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Monthly Theme: Conservation

April 12, 2018 by

Every month we try to focus on a new area of sustainability on campus. For April, the focus will be on conservation. Conservation is the act of using, restoring, and protecting natural resources. This blog will focus on conserving energy, water, and wildlife. Why is conserving these resources so important? What are some ways to conserve? Please read on to find … [Read more...] about Monthly Theme: Conservation

Filed Under: Energy, Waste, Water Tagged With: Conservation, Environment, List, Monthly theme, Natural, Organic, Recycling, Reduce, Save, Sustainability

Sustainable Places to Shop in Springfield

April 10, 2018 by

Moving to a new place for long periods of time, such as college, can be a lot of fun. You get to explore, learn new cultures, make new friends, and even more. You can also start to become homesick. Having been from a smaller town myself, I’ve found that I miss the local businesses I could shop and eat at, as well as my usual spots for hiking and hanging out. This blog is meant … [Read more...] about Sustainable Places to Shop in Springfield

Filed Under: Food, Resources, Uncategorized Tagged With: Community engagement, Environment, Food, List, Natural, Organic, Sustainability, Tip tuesday

5 Ways to be More Sustainable Abroad

March 27, 2018 by

As summer grows closer, some of us may be growing a little impatient. Whether you be traveling across town or to a completely different country, it's always smart to think a little more sustainably. Here are five easy ways you can be more sustainable abroad. Make it a road trip, if possible Sure, this may take a bit more time, but imagine how many memories you’ll make! … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to be More Sustainable Abroad

Filed Under: Transportation Tagged With: Environment, List, Natural, Sustainability, Tip tuesday, travel

Sustainable Products to Start Using

March 20, 2018 by

Hello and happy spring, fellow bears! As the semester rolls along it’s good to keep in mind how we can be changing our everyday decisions and habits into more sustainable ones. This blog will list a few different products you can purchase to be a more sustainable person, as well as links to where you can find them for a good price. Many of these products will be linked … [Read more...] about Sustainable Products to Start Using

Filed Under: Food, Resources, Uncategorized, Waste Tagged With: Environment, List, Natural, Plastic, Reuse, Save, Sustainability, Tip tuesday

10 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

October 8, 2017 by

Reducing your carbon footprint is a lot more than just buying locally and carpooling (though those do play a large part). It can be applied to everyday life in easier ways than you think! Here's a list of 10 ways you can reduce your carbon footprint! In the Car 1. Accelerating slowly, anticipating stops, and maintaining a steady speed can save more than a ton of CO2 per … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Filed Under: Energy, Food, Recycling, Resources, Transportation, Waste, Water Tagged With: Environment, Food, List, Natural, Plastic, Recycling, Save, Sustainability, Tip tuesday, Waste

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What is Sustainability?

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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