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Energy Efficiency is in the Air

By Betsy Farrell Garcia* Extending the applied research in housing access and affordability conducted by faculty and students at Auburn University Rural Studio, the faculty-led Front Porch Initiative works with not-for-profit builder partners across the southeast offering housing products and technical assistance to build houses to beyond-code standards. As of…

ContributorApril 28, 2023

Guest Posts Sustainability Writing Contest Updates

Reflection on Refuge

By Steven McKnight The other night, as I lay in my bed, I got the distinct feeling that I was safe. It wasn’t peacefulness or coziness, but it felt like things would be okay so long as I was home. Given the context of the pandemic, that makes logical sense.…

ContributorApril 20, 2023

Guest Posts Sustainability Writing Contest Updates

My reflections on interacting with the physical world

By Hannah Henry I'm one of the rare Floridians who was born and raised in the Sunshine State. I grew up in inner-city Orlando, Florida – a massive landlocked metropolis best known as a timeless vacation destination for our world-renowned theme parks. While many kids most fondly reflect on going…

ContributorApril 20, 2023

Guest Posts Sustainability Writing Contest Updates

Natural Beauty

By Hannah Richie Hannah Richie As I sit on the porch of my childhood home, I can hear the leaves rustling amongst the trees, the wasps I was once so scared of buzzing all around the outside of my protective screened in porch. I can see the pollen sticking to…

ContributorApril 20, 2023

Guest Posts Sustainability Writing Contest Updates

Running Toward

By Anonymous I first hit the trail by my office two days into my new job and two weeks after Rob died. It was pouring – something in between a winter and spring rain – and the fat, cold drops were enough to keep the parking lot empty and the…

ContributorApril 20, 2023

Guest Posts SDG16 SDG17

I Care About the Environment but My Policticians Don’t

By Randy Martin The national and local conversation around climate change is ridiculous, and that's why I’m doing something about it. If you’ve followed this issue at all, you probably know it feels as if the entire thing is just people talking past one another. It feels like we’re so…

ContributorApril 6, 2023

Guest Posts SDG17 SDG2 Updates

Introducing Food U: The Future of Food

By Molly Thornton Food U is here to bring a fresh new vision to Auburn Campus Dining. In collaboration with local partners, Food U is committed to bringing locally grown, sustainable food to Auburn's Campus. What makes them stand out? They’re developing students along the way, too. Food U encompasses…

ContributorApril 4, 2023

Guest Posts SDG14 Updates

A DARKER SHADE OF GREEN

By Savanna Wooten In many ways Earth Day celebrations invite us to think of green: tree plantings, the advent of spring, conversations about renewable energy, convening at green spaces. And they should. Green – shown to benefit us mentally and physically – is, generally, good for us. But… is it…

ContributorApril 3, 2023

Guest Posts SDG3 Updates

Walk @ lunch!

By Patrick Johnston “Me thinks that the moment my legs begin to move, my thoughts begin to flow.” – Henry David Thoreau If you’re an Auburn employee who enjoys walking or spending time with your co-workers, then mark your calendars for April 26. That’s when Walk @ Lunch will occur across…

ContributorApril 3, 2023

Guest Posts SDG12 Updates

“Handprint” Your Way to A Better World

By Mike Buhmann and Stephanie Richardson In 2021, Auburn University purchased over 800 chairs from Humanscale (the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic and sustainable furniture) for use in several departments around campus. This leaves the world better off by conserving and returning: 3,611 kg of CO2, which equates to…

ContributorMarch 31, 2023

Energy Efficiency is in the Air

Reflection on Refuge

My reflections on interacting with the physical world

Natural Beauty

Running Toward

I Care About the Environment but My Policticians Don’t

Introducing Food U: The Future of Food

A DARKER SHADE OF GREEN

Walk @ lunch!

“Handprint” Your Way to A Better World

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