Spring has arrived! As the hours of sunlight grow longer and the weather gets warmer, the leaves on the trees and the blossoming flowers are not the only things that are undergoing change. There is a reason we have terms like “spring fever” and “spring cleaning”. The change into spring can feel like emergence from a months-long hibernation of sorts, where shorter days and … [Read more...] about Building Sustainable Habits
Missouri State University has made a lot of progress towards becoming more sustainable during the 2022-23 academic school year. These accomplishments were made possible through hard work and cooperation between students, faculty and staff. A brief summary of the year can be found below. Student Engagement Student Government Association (SGA) teamed up with Students for a … [Read more...] about 2022-2023 Sustainability Progress
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
Every month we try to focus on a new area of sustainability on campus. As RecycleMania continues, this monthly theme will be about recycling! In this blog you’ll find some facts about recycling as well as some tips and tricks to get the most out of your recycling experience. Why Recycle? Conserves natural resources and energy Reduces amount of waste being sent to … [Read more...] about Monthly Theme: Recycling
Are you in the RecycleMania spirit but don't know exactly know how to start recycling? We're here to help! In this post we're going to explain the recycling process and how you should prepare your recyclables. You'll also learn a little bit about what you can't recycle. Here's the ins and outs of recycling on and off campus! How to know and how to prepare So, how do you … [Read more...] about Tip Tuesday: The Ins and Outs of Recycling