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10 Ways to Reduce Waste with Friends

November 6, 2017 by

After living with people for months, we begin to pick up on habits. Some of us may have taken up those habits as well! In this article, we’ll focus on how we can change our habits to be more sustainable with the help of others. Read on to find out how simple changes in your eating and shopping habits can benefit you, those living in your hall, and the planet! Here are 10 ways … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Reduce Waste with Friends

Filed Under: Food, Waste Tagged With: Environment, Food, List, Sustainability, Tip tuesday, Waste

Monthly Theme: Food Waste Prevention

November 2, 2017 by

Every month we focus on a different area of sustainability on campus. In November we focus on the importance of food waste prevention and give tips and tricks as to what you can do to help and how you can get involved! Why should we prevent food waste? First thing’s first; why should you reduce food waste? Well, food waste reduction has economic, social, and of course … [Read more...] about Monthly Theme: Food Waste Prevention

Filed Under: Energy, Engagement, Food, Resources, Waste Tagged With: Community engagement, Environment, Food, Get Involved, Monthly theme, residence life, 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

How to Start Recycling in a New Place

September 26, 2017 by

Congratulations! Not only are you finally settled into your residence halls and apartments, but you’re also getting used to college life! Now that you’re becoming comfortable with your new environments, it’s time to figure out how you can be sustainable in them. Whether it be through recycling, making a compost bin, or even through advocacy, there’s always a way to become more … [Read more...] about How to Start Recycling in a New Place

Filed Under: Engagement, Recycling, Resources, Waste Tagged With: Environment, List, Move in, Recycling, residence life, Tip tuesday, Waste

Get Involved! Eco-Reps

September 21, 2017 by

Are you a student who is passionate about sustainability and what happens to our Earth? Are you looking to advocate for this beautiful planet and drive others to do the same? Then look no further than Eco-Reps! Missouri State University Eco-Reps is a program where students can help create a more sustainable campus and community. They plan outreach activities such as … [Read more...] about Get Involved! Eco-Reps

Filed Under: Academics, Engagement, Resources Tagged With: Eco-Reps, Environment, Food, Get Involved, Recycling, Reuse, Sustainability, 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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