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Leave No Trace: Planning Ahead & Preparing for a New Way to Look at Sustainability Office Guest Blog Posts

Leave No Trace: Planning Ahead & Preparing for a New Way to Look at Sustainability

Leave No Trace.  Perhaps you’ve come across this phrase at a trailhead kiosk while hiking at Chewacla or another park or protected area.  Perhaps you’ve heard a friend mention it while camping.  Maybe you remember learning about it during your days in the Scouts or some other outdoor adventure camp…
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October 7, 2026
One Battery at a Time: 10 Years of Battery Recycling Program AnnouncementsProfessional DevelopmentSustainable Development Goal 12

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
Connecting Civic Engagement and Sustainability in East Alabama with the League of Women Voters Office Guest Blog PostsSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 17

Connecting Civic Engagement and Sustainability in East Alabama with the League of Women Voters

What Is the League of Women Voters of East Alabama?  The League of Women Voters of East Alabama (LWVEA) is a local chapter of the League of Women Voters, a national, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people to participate in our democracy. Founded in 1920, shortly before the ratification of…
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September 30, 2026
Join the First Cohort of TIGERSpaces Labs Professional DevelopmentSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 17

Join the First Cohort of TIGERSpaces Labs

Where Discovery Meets Responsibility  What if your lab could reduce waste, improve efficiency, save resources, and be recognized as a leader in sustainable research?  That is exactly what TIGERSpaces Labs is designed to do.   Developed by the Office of Sustainability in partnership with Facilities Management and Risk Management and Safety,…
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September 16, 2026
Sustainability Picnic 2026: Growing Ideas, Inspiring Change EventsSustainable Development Goal 17

Sustainability Picnic 2026: Growing Ideas, Inspiring Change

The flourishing landscape of the Donald E. Davis Arboretum was abuzz with more than our beloved pollinators at this year’s Sustainability Picnic. On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, Auburn University Office of Sustainability and co-sponsors converged on the lawns and winding garden trails to host the annual event. With over 400…
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September 3, 2026
Get Books for Free! Sustainable Development Goal 4

Get Books for Free!

If you haven’t noticed yet, we’ve added a new section to our digest called “Listen and Learn”. In each digest edition, we’ll share a book and podcast recommendation to help you explore sustainability topics, perspectives, and ideas. Whether you are looking to dive deeper into sustainability or simply pick up…
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September 2, 2026
Join the Fun: Finding Franklin: A Common Book AUmazing Race Event AnnouncementsEvents

Join the Fun: Finding Franklin: A Common Book AUmazing Race Event

The annual Common Book Program introduces new students to the university’s community through a shared reading that encourages critical thinking, meaningful dialogue, and engagement beyond the classroom. For 2026, the university has selected Ben & Me: In Search of a Founder’s Formula for a Long and Useful Life. This book…
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June 18, 2026
Nature Journals and The Lost Art of Observation Office Guest Blog PostsSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 3

Nature Journals and The Lost Art of Observation

By Michael Brunson* Photo by Michael Brunson One of my tried-and-true tools in my teaching toolkit is a field, or nature, journal.  Whether I am teaching a class on natural history, environmental interpretation, or outdoor recreation, having students keep a field journal throughout the semester has not only improved engagement and helped link classroom learning to the real world, but…
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April 28, 2026
Blood Donation as a Community-Building Practice Sustainable Development Goal 3

Blood Donation as a Community-Building Practice

By Emily Moore* It takes a village. Despite its almost droning ubiquity, there is a truth to that phrase that delves into the very heart of sustainability as a global societal framework. In order for our planet to maintain healthy systems in the spheres of nature, economy, society, and well-being, we humans must work together at multiple levels. One sustainable practice…
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April 16, 2026
One Night, Many Voices – Finding Community Around Alabama’s Waters EventsSustainable Development Goal 14Sustainable Development Goal 17

One Night, Many Voices – Finding Community Around Alabama’s Waters

By Cole Bedics* Alabama is a very diverse state, a fact you have probably heard of before. We lead the nation in freshwater biodiversity. Another fact you may be unaware of: Alabama has one of the highest extinction rates in the nation. The juxtaposition of what we have and what we have lost is astounding, and it is a largely unknown reality to…
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April 16, 2026