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Monthly Theme: Conservation

April 12, 2018 by Courtney Cooper

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 Courtney Cooper

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

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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. Pictured is the nested approach to sustainability. In this model, we assume that our economy is dependent on society to exist and function, and both the economy and society are dependent on a healthy environment in order to exist. Something is truly sustainable when it is environmentally, socially, AND economically sustainable.

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