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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

Monthly Theme: RecycleMania

February 8, 2018 by

Every month we try to focus on a new area of sustainability on campus. It’s February, so this month is going to be a little more broad and a lot more exciting.That’s right folks, it’s RecycleMania! RecycleMania is a competition for colleges and universities across the United States and Canada that is meant to promote waste reduction activities to their campus … [Read more...] about Monthly Theme: RecycleMania

Filed Under: Engagement, Recycling, Waste Tagged With: Competition, Get Involved, Monthly theme, Plastic, RecycleMania, Recycling, Reduce, Sustainability, Waste

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

10 Ways to Reduce Plastic Waste in College

September 12, 2017 by

Living a plastic-free lifestyle in college may seem stressful at first. It involves a lot more than just tossing things in a recycling bin. But, there’s good news: at little to no cost, you can cut plastic out completely both in the dorms and on the go. Here are 10 easy tips to help you lead a healthier and more eco-friendly life throughout your college career! 1.) Give up … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Reduce Plastic Waste in College

Filed Under: Food, Recycling, Waste, Water Tagged With: Food, List, Natural, Plastic, Reuse, Save, Sustainability, Tip tuesday, Waste

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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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