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One Battery at a Time: 10 Years of Battery Recycling Program AnnouncementsProfessional DevelopmentSustainable Development Goal 12

Blog post title: One Battery at a Time: 10 Years of Battery Recycling Program

A small battery can make a big difference. For 10 years, Auburn University’s Battery Recycling Program has helped create a safer and more sustainable campus by giving used batteries a responsible path beyond the trash. While the campus-wide program has grown over the past decade, its story began even earlier.…
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October 1, 2026
Our Future, Our Time: Future Council Film Screening EventsSustainable Development Goal 12Sustainable Development Goal 17Sustainable Development Goal 9

Blog post title: Our Future, Our Time: Future Council Film Screening

By Sarah Reilein* On Thursday, February 26, 2026, the Office of Sustainability held its next screening in our spring semester film series: Future Council. This 2024 documentary follows Damon Gameau as he takes eight kids on a road trip across Europe to seek solutions to our greatest ecological challenges.   Throughout the film, the children confront a symbolic character named “Groth.” “Groth” represents humanity’s constant pursuit of more and its negative impact on the planet.  Spinning off the word…
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March 18, 2026
Why Studying Abroad in London Changed Me Office Guest Blog PostsSustainable Development Goal 12Sustainable Development Goal 4

Blog post title: Why Studying Abroad in London Changed Me

By Olivia Lambert * When I went to London, I thought I was going to study fashion. I thought I would take note of trends, colors, silhouettes, and what people were wearing compared to the United States. I did notice those things. I noticed beige everywhere. I noticed designer bags on every…
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February 18, 2026
Cook for Yourself, Care for the Planet  Office Guest Blog PostsSustainable Development Goal 12Sustainable Development Goal 3

Blog post title: Cook for Yourself, Care for the Planet 

By Sarah Reilein* One of my favorite ways to unwind has always been cooking and experimenting in the kitchen. Trying to multitask my chopping, stirring, and boiling water gives me something actually fun to “stress” about that is low risk, but high reward when my dish turns out delicious.   If you are also someone who enjoys cooking,…
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February 10, 2026
STITCHES, STORIES, AND SECOND CHANCES – A Review of Mending Night Office Guest Blog PostsSustainable Development Goal 12

Blog post title: STITCHES, STORIES, AND SECOND CHANCES – A Review of Mending Night

By Cole Bedics* We all like to buy new clothes, but the ones we already own can be the most important to us. They may be stretched, discolored, and even stained by the journey that you have taken them on. The sense of nostalgia and meaning of putting on the shirt your parents wore when they were young, or a shirt you have worn through thick and thin, is a…
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January 29, 2026
Gift Giving with Purpose Office Guest Blog PostsSustainable Development Goal 12

Blog post title: Gift Giving with Purpose

By Sarah Reilein* 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…
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November 5, 2025
From Mug to Masterpiece: Create and Cultivate 2025 EventsOffice Guest Blog PostsSustainable Development Goal 12Sustainable Development Goal 17

Blog post title: 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…
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September 29, 2025
Sustainability Through Art: Reviving the Old, Reimagining the Future Office Guest Blog PostsSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 12Sustainable Development Goal 13Sustainable Development Goal 14Sustainable Development Goal 4

Blog post title: 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,…
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July 2, 2025