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Sustainable Travel Tips

December 11, 2017 by

It’s finally time for winter break! This is a popular time for traveling for most Missouri State students, friends, and family as well. December in general is one of the busiest months for travel. Whether it’s going to visit family, going on vacation, or just trying to get somewhere warmer; everyone is traveling. This blog is meant to help you reduce your carbon footprint and … [Read more...] about Sustainable Travel Tips

Filed Under: Transportation, travel, Uncategorized Tagged With: Energy, Environment, List, Save, Sustainability, Tip tuesday, Water

Monthly Theme: Reusing

December 5, 2017 by

Every month we focus on a different area of sustainability on campus. In December we focus on the importance of reusing. Here we’ll give tips and tricks as to what you can do to help and how you can get involved in the community! Why reuse? Reusing has a lot of benefits for not only us, but our surroundings as well. Here’s a list of ways that reusing can help the … [Read more...] about Monthly Theme: Reusing

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Environment, Monthly theme, Reuse, Save, Sustainability

Sustainable Gift Guide

December 4, 2017 by

Are you the type of person who loves giving gifts but never know what to purchase? Well this is the post for you! Whether you’re going for something someone could wear on a cozy day in or an active day out, this list will provide an array of options. Whether it’s for a friend, family member, or even yourself these gifts are bound to benefit everyone involved. Here is a … [Read more...] about Sustainable Gift Guide

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Environment, Food, List, Reuse, Save, Sustainability, Tip tuesday

Student Spotlight: Madalyn Behlke-Entwisle

November 6, 2017 by

 This week's Student Spotlight features Missouri State University junior, Madalyn Behlke-Entwisle. Students featured in the Student Spotlights show characteristics exemplified in each of Missouri State University's three pillars: Ethical Leadership, Cultural Competence, and Community Engagement. They also exemplify what daily practices of sustainability look like. You can find … [Read more...] about Student Spotlight: Madalyn Behlke-Entwisle

Filed Under: Engagement, Uncategorized Tagged With: Eco-Reps, Environment, Student Spotlight, Sustainability

5 Ways to Reduce Water Usage in the Residence Halls

October 31, 2017 by

It's easy to forget how much water you're using in the Residence Halls. After a long day, one of the best feelings is to take a long hot shower. On days where you're in a hurry, you may forget to turn the water off while brushing your teeth. Or maybe you're constantly traveling back and forth from your room to the water fountain filling up your water bottles. The focus for … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Reduce Water Usage in the Residence Halls

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Environment, List, Reduce, residence life, Sustainability, Tip tuesday, Water

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Sustainability means meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
There are three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social, and economic.

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