Be Spartan Green

At Michigan State University, sustainability is more than a buzzword — it's a collective journey that empowers our community to drive positive change and shape a brighter future. Rooted in teaching, research, outreach and operations, it compels Spartans to address global challenges and lead by example.

And all of it is supported, in part, by the generosity of donors like you.

Since 2021, donors to the MSU Earth Day Campaign have given nearly $60,000 to programs and projects that foster sustainability on campus. This year, you can celebrate Earth Day with us by supporting initiatives like the ones below — that create a greener future on campus, and a far better world for us all.  

Campus Sustainability Student Projects Fund

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W.J. Beal Botanical Garden: Re-wilding

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MSU Student Organic Farm

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MSU Solar Car Racing Team

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MSU Eco Rep Program

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Center for Regional Food Systems

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Forest Carbon and Climate Program

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Residential Initiative on the Study of the Environment

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MSU Seed Library

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Recycling Education

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Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center

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MSU Campus Beautification Funds

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MSU Surplus and Recycling Center

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MSU Bikes

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Pollinator Initiative

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Impact Stories: 

students standing behind ESSU sign

We envision this garden as not only a learning lab for students, but a space for students to develop a sense of place and build positive memories around. - Luke Hurley, Class of 2024