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What Sustainability Really Means (And Why It Matters to All of Us)

October 27, 2025 by Tracey J. Coronado

  We hear the word “sustainability” everywhere these days, but what does it actually mean? Strip away the buzzwords and corporate jargon, and you’ll find a surprisingly simple idea: using resources in a way that doesn’t compromise the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The Three Pillars Sustainability rests on three interconnected pillars: … [Read more...] about What Sustainability Really Means (And Why It Matters to All of Us)

Filed Under: Resources, Sustainability Tagged With: air, Conservation, land, living sustainably, preservation, Recycling, Waste, Water

5 Ways to Reduce Water Usage in the Residence Halls

October 31, 2017 by

It's easy to forget how much water you're using in the Residence Halls. After a long day, one of the best feelings is to take a long hot shower. On days where you're in a hurry, you may forget to turn the water off while brushing your teeth. Or maybe you're constantly traveling back and forth from your room to the water fountain filling up your water bottles. The focus for … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Reduce Water Usage in the Residence Halls

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Environment, List, Reduce, residence life, Sustainability, Tip tuesday, Water

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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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