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From Closet to Costume: A Sustainable How-To for Halloween

It is that time of year, the air is cooling, leaves are turning brown, and your mind is turning to the question of the season, “What am I going to be for Halloween?”. How about a strawberry and a farmer? When you are pondering this question, forget about wasting money…

ContributorOctober 14, 2025

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Meet Our Staff – Chloe Hoefling

Meet Chloe Hoefling! Chloe is a sophomore majoring in Industrial Design. As the Office's Social Media Specialist, she formulates creative content ideas, captures and produces media and graphics, and manages our various social media platforms. Thank you Chloe!

ContributorOctober 14, 2025

Sustainability in Action Updates Videos

Meet Our Staff – Lilly Dawson

Meet Lilly Dawson! Lilly is a junior majoring in Marketing. As the Office's new Marketing Specialist, she works to form our marketing strategy, formulates ideas for events and content creations, and collaborates with other interns in creating graphics and media for the office's various outreach platforms. Thank you Lilly!

ContributorSeptember 30, 2025

Events SDG12 SDG17 Updates

From Mug to Masterpiece: Create and Cultivate 2025

Last Wednesday, the Office of Sustainability joined the Auburn University Libraries at their Innovation & Research Commons (I&RC) to host a one-of-a-kind sustainable crafting experience. As a part of the I&RC’s MiniMake series, attendees were encouraged to bring their own mugs and transform them into cute and functional planters. Create…

ContributorSeptember 29, 2025

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Sustainability? Let Us Come to You!

Curious about sustainability? Want to learn how to make your organization or life more intentional and environmentally friendly? My name is Cole Bedics, and I am the Engagement Coordinator for the Auburn University Office of Sustainability. This new position was created to increase understanding and assist the Auburn family…

ContributorSeptember 29, 2025

Sustainability in Action Videos

Meet Our Staff – Cole Bedics

Meet Cole Bedics! Cole is a senior majoring in Biosystems Engineering with a minor in Watershed Sciences. As the office’s new Engagement Coordinator, he meets with student groups, clubs, and others on campus to connect their interests with sustainability. Thank you, Cole!

ContributorSeptember 16, 2025

Events SDG17 SDG4 Updates

Sustainability Picnic 2025: Zero-Waste Fun in the Sun !

On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, the Auburn University Office of Sustainability and co-sponsors Tiger Dining, the Davis Arboretum, the Waste Reduction and Recycling Department, Academic Sustainability Programs, the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment, and the Master of Community Planning, hosted Auburn’s annual Sustainability Picnic. With over 400 attendees, this…

ContributorSeptember 4, 2025

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Sustainability Through Art: Reviving the Old, Reimagining the Future

By Johanna Kunz My introduction to sustainability began in ninth grade, with a school project that challenged us to research an issue we cared deeply about and educate others to inspire positive change. I chose to explore fast fashion—something I had heard of but never truly understood. Like many people,…

ContributorJuly 2, 2025

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Meet Our Staff – Katherine Anne Davis

Presenting Katherine Anne Davis! KA is a senior majoring in Apparel Design. As the office’s Social Media Director, KA creates visuals, schedules posts, and handles community interaction across all of our social media platforms. Thank you KA!

ContributorApril 2, 2025