UPCOMING EVENTS

 

UN Speaker Series

Ritu Primlani, Richard Louv, and Tom Princen have been announced as the speakers for this Fall.

 

Primlani Flyer
Richard Louv will be speaking on October 22nd!

 

Click here to view event information and speaker bios!

 

 

Click here to view the Spring 2008 UN Speaker Series Video Clips!

 

MSU Recognized as Environmental Leader!

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.

 

Read the full article here!

 

10/1: Conscious Consumer Marketplace

9/10: Paper Tells A Story

8/27: Bottled Water Calculator

7/30: GoGreenTube

9/10: The Designer's Field Guide to Sustainability

8/27: Portland Cement as Construction Material

8/6: Analyses of the effects of global change on human health and welfare and human systems

8/27: A Vision of Students Today

8/6: Breaking the Cycle

7/30: What is Laughter Yoga?


2007 Campus Sustainability Report

Rebuild Michigan Project

The aim of this project is to develop and launch a Rebuild Michigan program that will promote energy efficiency within the existing Residence Halls Housing system at Michigan State University. Professors from multiple disciplines and MSU students worked together on this project.

Green Computing Guide

This guide advices current and future computer users on ways to reduce waste and conserve energy. Tips for what kind of computers, monitors, printers, etc. is given to help the consumer make the green choice.

Energy Star Back-To-School Checklist

A useful guide that informs the user of how Energy Star rated electronics and appliances can reduce the effects that our consumption create. The short guide provides information on home, office, and kitchen electronics.

Development of an Energy Assessment Methodology for University Academic Buildings

This case study of the Natural Resources Building seeks to develop an energy assessment methodology for the university, recommendations for enhancements to university buildings, and to involve students in the process.

Solar Poster

This poster is meant to inform visitors to the Michigan State University Pavilion and MSU students about the workings of solar energy. This project was done with the help of Consumers Energy and Michigan's Department of Consumer Industry Services.

MSU News Bulletin Energy Insert

This great document presents information on hybrid vehicles for MSU employees, renewable energy at MSU, green rooftops, and green computing choices.

Energy Conversion and Efficiency: Task Lighting Review and Survey

In the Spring of 2004, the Office of Campus Sustainability received funding from the MSU Physical Plant to initiate and evaluate a compact fluorescent light(cfl) bulb swap in selected buildings on campus. The goal of the program was to replace existing incandescent bulbs in task lighting in a selected number of buildings and to examine if the replacement of the bulbs created any additional electrical lighting conservation with or without additional information shared with some of the willing participants. The outcome seems to show mixed results.