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Professional Development SDG17 Sustainability in Action Uncategorized

Ben Raines “America’s Amazon” Tour of Upper Mobile-Tensaw River Delta

By Christopher Keirstead* In early November of 2025 I participated in a group tour of the Upper Mobile-Tensaw River Delta led by environmental journalist, photographer, and documentary filmmaker Ben Raines. Raines is also the author of two books that grow out of his deep knowledge of the history and ecology of the…

ContributorNovember 11, 2025

Professional Development SDG17 Sustainability in Action Uncategorized

Sustainability in Sports

By Micheal Freeman* On July 13th, 2025, I traveled (supported by the Auburn University Office of Sustainability) to Duke University to take part in the College Sports in Sustainability Conference. I presented on the need to properly manage vape pens collected on college campuses during athletic events. Micheal Freeman presenting…

ContributorNovember 11, 2025

SDG12 Updates

Gift Giving with Purpose

Holiday celebrations are just around the corner, and soon we will be asking ourselves the same question: What gifts do I give my loved ones this holiday season? This time of year allows us to reconnect with friends and family we might not frequently get to see, which can make it tricky to find meaningful gifts for them. Too often, we end up giving gifts that hold little purpose, and they…

ContributorNovember 5, 2025

Professional Development SDG17 SDG4 Sustainability in Action Updates

Learning and Growing at the National Sustainability Society Conference

On October 20-22, 2025, the staff of the Auburn University Office of Sustainability attended the second annual National Sustainability Society (NSS) Conference held at the University of Notre Dame. Our crew of intrepid travelers included Program Manager Amy Strickland, Outreach and Communications Manager Jen Morse, and their student intern team: Cole Bedics, Lilly…

ContributorOctober 29, 2025

SDG12 Uncategorized Updates

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

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

SDG11 SDG17 Sustainability in Action Updates

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

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

SDG12 SDG13 SDG14 SDG4 Sustainability in Action Updates

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