Choices for Sustainable Living Series
Choices for Sustainable Living Book Club and Discussion Series
Interested in Sustainability but Not Sure Where to Begin?
Whether you're looking to make more sustainable choices at home, strengthen your community, or better understand the environmental challenges facing our world, the Choices for Sustainable Living Book Club can help you get started.
Hosted by Michigan State University Extension, Purdue University Extension, and the University of Florida Extension, this interactive online series explores sustainability through engaging discussions, real-world examples, and practical applications.
No prior knowledge is required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn alongside others who are interested in creating a more sustainable future.
What You'll Gain
Participants will:
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Explore the environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainability.
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Learn how everyday choices connect to larger systems and global challenges.
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Discover practical actions that can be applied at home, work, and in the community.
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Engage in thoughtful discussions with others interested in sustainable living.
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Receive a digital copy of the Choices for Sustainable Living course book.
Course Schedule
Thursdays, 6–7:30 p.m. ET
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September 17 – A Call to Sustainability
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September 24 – Systems Thinking and Sustainability
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October 1 – Food
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October 8 – Water
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October 15 – Community
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October 22 – Transportation
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October 29 – Consumption and Economy
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November 5 – Visions of Sustainability
Registration Fee
$50 per participant
The registration fee includes access to all eight online sessions and a digital copy of the course book.
Cancellation Policy
Registrations canceled on or after Sept. 17, 2026, are not eligible for a refund and will be charged the full registration fee.
Join us as we explore practical ways to live more sustainably and create positive change in our communities.
Registration for Choices for Sustainable Living Fall 2026 is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on September 17, 2026.
There are 999 openings available.
Accommodations
Michigan State University Extension programs, services events, and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Contact Information
For more information about the Choices for Sustainable Living Series, contact Bethany Prykucki at prykucki@msu.edu or Marie Ruemenapp at ruemenap@msu.edu.