MSU is promoting the eco-friendly movement through the Be Spartan Green site. The site is intended to inspire environmentally friendly values in the MSU community and shows the compromise of MSU in making an impact by encouraging a more sustainable way of life. The site is divided in the following sections:
- What does it mean. In this section you can find the basic guidelines of the Spartan Green environmental stewardship and why it is important for MSU.
- Projects. A list of the different projects and ideas developed by the environmental stewardship team to promote eco-friendliness. These projects go from installing energy saving appliances in different MSU areas to promoting recicling policies or attending Climate Change Conferences.
- News and Events. Be informed of all the activities that the Spartan Green team is promoting.
- Resources. From local/student based associations to National Initiatives, this section provides you with a lot of resources and information necessary for having a more eco-friendly lifestyle.
- Fun and Games. Here you can find info about the Be Spartan Green video contest, as well as many resources for spreading the Be Spartan Green spirit among your community.
In my opinion this is a great initiative that will encourage the MSU community to be more eco-friendly. Hopefully more institutions will follow this path, realizing that they can make a difference and starting similar campaigns. I think that if more people is informed about how little changes in their lifestyles can lead to a more sustainable world.
