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
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
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
Do you want to make campus or the Springfield community a better, more inclusive place but don’t know how to put that want into action? Do you want to find like-minded individuals to learn from while making it easier for others to do the same? This blog is meant to help you figure out how you can start a student-led organization and get the ball rolling on making lifelong … [Read more...] about Tip Tuesday: How to Start a Student Organization
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