Missouri State University Sustainability

10/27/2025

Check out our latest blog!

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. T....

05/01/2025

Check out our latest blog post!

Summer is the time that many of us want to be more active both physically and socially. If you’re looking for inspiration on activities that won’t break your bank and are good for the world, check out these five ideas!

04/21/2025

Join us on the Blair Shannon lawn until 3pm today for a Sustainability Fair (and enter to win prizes while you’re at it)!

04/17/2022

Attention, Missouri Manufacturers!
The Sustainability Department and SBDC have organized a Pollution Prevention training for companies for FREE happening next week (with onsite assessment included!). Sing up and more information in this link: http://ow.ly/ejqP50ILa4u

04/08/2022

Hey Bears!

Earth week is coming up quickly! We are currently looking for milk, water, and large plastic containers. These containers will be used to make mini greenhouses and container gardening. Please feel free to bring your containers to Karl Hall or Temple Hall. Collection bins are located near the entrance of Karl and by the pit in the Temple.

Thank you for your help

12/02/2021

Finals are almost here, which means the Spring semester is around the corner and we are having new internships available for the Pollution Prevention Program. For more information, complete this form: http://ow.ly/8jbA50H2pAm

09/23/2021

Missouri State University, in collaboration with Missouri Science & Technology, is providing onsite pollution prevention technical assistance and training for Missouri manufacturers.

09/22/2021

Calling all the Bears! 🐻
Next week we will be having the Waste Audit, to help us determine opportunities for MSU to better rethink, redesign, reduce, reuse and recycle its waste. Join us in this valuable effort by signing up to volunteer in: tinyurl.com/2021MSUWasteAudit

08/19/2021

Missouri Manufacturer? Join us in our FREE seminar about Pollution Prevention next Wednesday, August 25th, from 1 to 4 pm at 405 N Jefferson Avenue. We will discuss efficient practices to reduce waste, and costs! Registration (and more information) at: https://sbdc.missouristate.edu/training/?loxi_pathname=%2Fpollution-prevention-for-manufacturers-2-6668

08/18/2021

Welcome back, Bears! 🐻
This Fall 2021 semester we have 2 internships available in the Pollution Prevention Project! Join us and help reduce waste, energy consumption, and operational costs of Missouri manufacturers.
You can find more information in: https://www.missouristate.edu/Sustainability/pollution-prevention-project.aspx

06/22/2021

MSU achieves AASHE STARS Silver rating!
Congratulations to all faculty, staff, and students!

05/04/2021

Special events in May for Springfield residents to recycle electronics, mattresses and tires!
https://www.cleangreensgf.com/participate/