Welcome To Ecofoot

Welcome to the official website for the MSU Office of Campus Sustainability, and the University Committee for a Sustainable Campus.

"Our mission is to foster a collaborative learning culture that leads the community to heightened awareness of its environmental impact. We envision MSU as a sustainable community that provides for the social and economic needs of its current and future members without compromising the health of our biosphere."

In 2007, The Office of Campus Sustainability recived the AASHE Sustainability Leadership Award. for more infromation on this prestigious honor click here.

NEWS

"Journeys to Sustainability" Week

9/4/08

Journeys to Sustainability week is a chance for students, faculty, and members of the community to explore different facets of sustainable practices and activities.

This week will filled with fun and interesting experiences that anyone can enjoy. Get some friends or colleagues together and take part in one, two, or all of the events this week has to offer!

You can find an explanation of the "red wheelbarrow" theme and full event information in our calendar section.

Click here to view the full-size event poster.

We look forward to seeing you!

MSU Recognized as Environmental Leader!

8/25/08

MSU has been recognized by the National Wildlife Federation as one of the top five campuses in the nation for its "exemplary programs" that keep its campus green. MSU also has the greatest number of such programs in Michigan.

Read the full article here!

NEW SUSTAINABILITY COURSE AT MSU

8/20/08

Geoff Habron, Terry Link, and Laurie Thorp will instruct this new course, NSC 491 Introduction to Sustainability Studies, during the Spring of 2009.

Check out the course description here!

SUSTAINABILITY @ MSU

8/12/08

In conjunction with the Office of Campus Sustainability, Sarah Crespi directed and produced this short film about sustainability at Michigan State University. The film features interviews with faculty members, students, and local residents, who are all, in some way, contributing to the sustainable movement here at MSU.

Check out the video here!

WHAT WILL WE EAT?

7/21/08

Chris Bedford is a documentarian local to Michigan and will be presenting his most recent short film, "What Will We Eat?" in Lansing on August 4th. It's an interesting look at efforts of farmers and consumers to localize their food consumption. The film focuses on the Sweetwater Local Foods Market in Muskegon, MI!

Find the full information in our Calendar Section.

VILLAGE LIFE IN INDIA

7/12/08

This photographic exhibit by Bob Chaphalkar allows viewers to take a peek into the everyday lives and souls of Indian peoples. These photographs will be compelling to all visitors - families, students, educators, art enthusiasts. Admission to this 2-week exhibit is free, so be sure to check it out this July!

Find the full information in our Calendar Section.

ANIMALS AND SOCIETY INSTITUTE FELLOWSHIP LECTURES

7/6/08

Since the beginning of June, MSU has hosted 7 Animals and Society Institute Research Fellows, and this week we will have seven lectures during which they will present the results of their work. All lectures will be held in the Board Room of the College of Law. The public is welcome.

Check out the full information in our Calendar Section.

REORGANIZED PROJECTS SECTION

6/26/08

We have consolidated our Research and Projects sections to bring you one resource for sustainability programs, projects, and research being done at Michigan State University. Follow the 'Projects' tab in the top navigation to find links to papers, websites, articles, and other media materials that outline the exciting programs going on at MSU!

NEW REPORT OF NOTE

6/25/08

Getting to Zero: Defining Corporate Carbon Neutrality is a great paper that studies efforts towards reducing the impact a corporation can have on it's surround climate to zero. The authors identify problems and offer solutions. Check out the "Claims that impressed/distressed us" section!

2007 UN DECADE SPEAKER SERIES CLIPS & DVDs

5/15/08

The United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development Fall 2007 speaker series clips are up! If you missed last year's speeches or want to learn more about sustainability or the various issues covered by the speakers please view some free streaming clips! You will need QuickTime Media Player to view the clips, found here.

If you are interested in obtaining a DVD of one or all of last years speakers please contact Terry Link, via email. Please put "UN DVDs" in the email subject line so that we can recognize them easily!