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Sustainability Week: new angle, useful giveaways, and lots of wholesome food
Next week, Mizzou Sustainability Week is addressing topics such as cultural sustainability, science and technology and personal sustainability. These interdisciplinary events reach into a wide range of environmental and community issues. Don’t miss the FREE bike giveaway on Monday, an EcoFeminism Discussion led by Kat Seal, a Recycle Mountain on Wednesday, as well as a … Continue reading
Mizzou student’s $27,000 green roof plan gets funded
Ben Kreitner has a vision: 2,520 square feet of green roof space over Rollins commons. Intended for public tours, future research, and stormwater management, the green roof would make visible Mizzou’s transition to green technology on campus. And earlier this month, the project got funded to the tune of $27,000. [download Ben’s Green Roof Proposal … Continue reading
First Great Outdoors trip of the season
It’s spring! Rain is falling. Robins are warbling. Woodcocks are sniffing around in the mud. No better place to be at a season-switch than beautiful Mid-Missouri, and no better time to go out than THIS WEEKEND! Sustain Mizzou treasurer Andrew has a hike planned to Rock Bridge State Park (details below), so lace up your … Continue reading
Who benefits from Sustain Mizzou’s Local Food Drive?
Now, with new standards allowing fresh produce, Tiger Pantry can accept the Local Food Drive’s donations. Think the MU campus doesn’t have a food insecurity problem? Think again. Continue reading
Upcycled Valentine’s Day Cards
‘Twas the night before Valentine’s Day (or Christmas, or any other card-worthy day) and oh no, a gaggle of friends are on their way into town! Don’t run out to buy them Valentines. Just make your own with things from home. Hand-made cards show people you really love them. Here are some ideas to get … Continue reading
How to weatherize windows in an apartment or rental house
Photos by Kat Seal It’s a cruel fact of nature that cold temperatures mean high heating bills. But how can you weatherize your home when you don’t own it? If you’re renting a house or apartment, big insulation and replacement projects are out of your grasp. Fortunately, temporary products exist. One is removable sealant. It’s … Continue reading
DIY Christmas: Decorative Light from Recycled Wine Bottle
Times are tough and your creative juices are flowing… what better way to show your love and appreciation for someone than a homemade Christmas present? DIY presents are all the rage nowadays, and for good reason. I think if you spend time making something for someone, instead of just going to the store and buying … Continue reading
E-Waste Drive is Complete!
Photo by Hunter Maret, E-Waste leader. Updates to come or for more information, click here to read about the history of Sustain Mizzou’s E-Waste Drive.
Students sell produce to Campus Dining
Tigers for Community Agriculture, Sustain Mizzou’s gardening group, have sold 324 pounds of lettuce, chard and broccoli to MU Campus Dining Services and the University Club in just one month. The journey from seed to students resulted entirely from student volunteer efforts. Continue reading
Inciting local businesses to change: Carrot Mob at Shakespeare’s
In a boycott, everyone loses. In a Carrot Mob, everyone WINS! That’s the basic premise of today’s Carrot Mob at Shakespeare’s, part of Sustain Mizzou’s Sustainability Week. Sustain Mizzou is challenging YOU to join the Carrot Mob campaign TODAY. It’s a party, not a protest! On April 26th join us at the yummiest event of … Continue reading
