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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

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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

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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

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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

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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’s Place in Higher Education

“The organizations that truly lead…will be those who convert sustainability challenges into compelling strategic opportunities.” ~ Peter Senge Mike and Aubie at the Sustainability Picnic. For years, I had a habit of checking sustainability job boards even when I was not seeking a new position. I recall seeing in the…

Mike KenslerApril 1, 2025

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What is sustainability?

By KA Davis, Social Media Specialist What is sustainability? When I was 10, my mom started locking the garage door. I had the habit of sneaking out to the recycling bin and start digging. To me, none of it was trash. The milk jugs were fairy houses, and the cardboard…

ContributorApril 1, 2025

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The Power of Creation: A Students Journey to Meaningful Change

By KA Davis, Social Media Specialist To graduate from Auburn as a Fashion Merchandising student, I am required to do an internship. Since my scholarship was only good for 8 semesters this internship ended up landing on my spring semester of senior year. I have been working for the Auburn…

ContributorFebruary 26, 2025

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Electric Vehicle Showcase 2024: Plugging into Progress

by Yarianna Rangel, Communications Specialist The Auburn University Office of Sustainability, and cosponsor the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition, successfully held an Electric Vehicle Showcase on October 2, 2024, featuring a variety of electric vehicles! New vehicles this year included three trucks: the Tesla Cyber Truck, Rivian Truck, and a Ford…

ContributorOctober 8, 2024