Each month we provide information on different opportunities students have to get involved on campus and in the community. These opportunities range from simple on-campus clubs and organizations to immersion trips throughout the country, or even world, over breaks. Since Sustainability is such a broad topic, we try to provide a large selection of options for Missouri State … [Read more...] about Get Involved! Holiday Volunteering Opportunities
It's safe to say that shopping for groceries is hard. The temptation to buy things you don't need can be too strong at times, and then more money is spent than planned. Not only that, but the more we buy, the more packaging we're likely to deal with. There's a lot we can do to keep ourselves from falling into this trap, and hopefully this blog can be a good start. Here are 6 … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Reduce Waste While Shopping
This week's Student Spotlight features Missouri State University junior, Indigo Tran. 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 these … [Read more...] about Student Spotlight: Indigo Tran
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and it’s time to start planning out the big dinner! Do you tend to buy too much? Are there too many leftovers afterwards? Then hopefully these tips can be of some assistance for you! Here are 5 ways to reduce food waste this Thanksgiving. 1.) Know your guests You never know when people are going to make lifestyle choices. Make sure … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Reduce Food Waste This Thanksgiving
This semester is moving along quickly and guess what? It’s turkey time! It’s that special time of year where we eat, spend time with family, eat some more, remember what we’re thankful for, and again, eat! And although not all students celebrate Thanksgiving, this blog is helpful for any occasion where you may have a large group of people together and a lot of food. So without … [Read more...] about How to Have a Sustainable Thanksgiving