Volunteers in athletics filling backpacks for the End Child Hunger in Alabama campaign.
The AU Green Game vs. San Jose State on October 3rd celebrated the initiatives of Athletics in sustainability and invited fans to do their part to conserve resources, promote wellbeing, and protect the loveliest village on the plains.
Office of Sustainability interns and staff handing out recycling bags and Green Game buttons to tailgaters.
Before the game, volunteers handed out recycling bags and Green Game buttons to tailgaters. They also shared how fans can save money and reduce waste by using the water refill stations available in the stadium.
Just before kickoff, on-field ceremonies recognized the recipients of the Spirit of Sustainability Awards. This awards program honors individuals and groups making significant contributions toward sustainability on campus or in a community at any point along the Sustainability Compass: Nature, Economy, Society, Wellbeing.
Spirit of Sustainability Award Recipients receiving on-field recognition. From left to right: Carlie Bullock-Jones, Eve Brantley, Dennis DeVries, Glen Loughridge, Campus Kitchen’s president Daniel Cason, David Hinson, Jaimen Perez, and Mike Kensler.
Auburn Athletics also encouraged fans to join in Auburn’s efforts via a new sustainability video on the big screen, and program notes by Athletic Director Jay Jacobs and Sustainability Director Mike Kensler.
We would like to thank the fans, athletes, and collaborators that made the Green Game a big success this year. The Auburn Green Game is sponsored by the Athletics Department, the Waste Reduction and Recycling Department, the Office of Communication and Marketing, and the Office of Sustainability. This year’s collaborators included: Office of Alumni Affairs, Event Operations Group, Intelligent Parking, Sodexho, Sustainability Coalition, Tailgate Guys, Tailgate Times, Tiger Dining, Tiger Transit. Until next year’s big Green Game, remember to do your part to help #sustainthegame!
