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
After living with people for months, we begin to pick up on habits. Some of us may have taken up those habits as well! In this article, we’ll focus on how we can change our habits to be more sustainable with the help of others. Read on to find out how simple changes in your eating and shopping habits can benefit you, those living in your hall, and the planet! Here are 10 ways … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Reduce Waste with Friends
Every month we focus on a different area of sustainability on campus. In November we focus on the importance of food waste prevention and give tips and tricks as to what you can do to help and how you can get involved! Why should we prevent food waste? First thing’s first; why should you reduce food waste? Well, food waste reduction has economic, social, and of course … [Read more...] about Monthly Theme: Food Waste Prevention