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Actually, We Can Take Action Against Climate Change
When we read news about rising oceans or see pictures of polar bears stranded on melting ice floes, individual action against climate change can seem futile. This relentless doom — with almost no coverage on climate progress — only teaches us to expect failure.
News agencies love to highlight the doomsday deadlines,
Artisan Fashion Show centers sustainability
From medieval fairy core dresses to outfits made entirely out of old jeans, the second annual Birdhouse Artisan Fashion Show took over the Rialto on Saturday with flare, swagger and a focus on sustainability.
This year’s Birdhouse Artisan Fashion Show was held on Nov. 15. The 24 artists involved
MSU continues to sharpen sustainability efforts at the stadium
When Bobcat football plays at home, the MSU community rushes to the stadium to get their fill of food, drink and school pride. However, with a seating capacity of 20,000 and hundreds of tailgating spots in the surrounding parking lots, games can have some negative impacts, according to some
The man behind MSU’s new flower sculptures
Amid the construction on campus over the summer, a series of sculptures made out of stop signs, diesel fuel tanks and license plates popped up around campus. These new art pieces span from the west entrance of the Student Wellness Center (SWC) to the top of the hill near the
MSU office works toward sustainability goals
In 2012, MSU established the Office of Sustainability (OS) to advocate for and achieve the University’s on-campus sustainability goals. Since then, the OS has instituted different programs and policies to help reduce water and energy usage. The office manages projects, hosts an annual Sustainability Summit — an event where
Can you recycle that pizza box?
It is rare to see a product in a store without the triangular “chasing arrows” recycling symbol. We buy these things knowing we will be able to recycle them and avoid contributing to the net amount of waste piling up on our planet. But what if we are harming more