Mending Night

Join us for Mending Night on January 27th from 5:30 - 8:30 PM in the RBD Library's Innovation and Research Commons! We'll have sewing machines, supplies, and dedicated stations for hemming pants, sewing buttons, patching holes, and upcycling pieces into something new. No prior sewing experience? No problem! Fashion students…

ContributorDecember 1, 2025

Sustainability in Action Updates

Meet Our Staff – Yarianna Rangel

Meet Yarianna Rangel! Yarianna is a Junior majoring in Apparel Merchandising, with a minor in Business. As the office's Program Coordinator, Yarianna leads our battery recycling program, organizing locations for battery waste on campus, coordinating the retrieval of this waste, as well as collaborating with our campus' other facilities to…

ContributorNovember 20, 2025

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 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

Image: Book Cover Catherine Coleman Flowers Book: Holy Ground on activism, environmental justice, and finding hope

Speaker: Catherine Coleman Flowers

In Holy Ground: On Activism, Environmental Justice, and Finding Hope, Catherine Coleman Flowers explores the intersection of environmental issues, civil rights, and social justice through both personal and political lenses. Flowers draws on her experience fighting for vulnerable rural communities of color who lack access to clean, safe environments, weaving…

ContributorAugust 21, 2025

Sustainability Picnic

Discover the breadth of sustainability at Auburn while you enjoy free local vegetarian food samples, fun, door prizes, and music at this zero-waste event! Connect with student groups, programs, and opportunities that make a difference. The Sustainability Picnic will be held Wednesday, August 27th from 4:30 – 6:30 PM at…

Jen MorseMay 23, 2025

Mike Kensler Retirement Reception

Friends and colleagues from across the university and city are invited to join the Office of Sustainability at the retirement reception for director, Mike Kensler. The reception-style event will feature a few words from Mayor Ron Anders, campus collaborators, and an alumna guest. Wear your favorite baseball cap to give Mike…

ContributorApril 15, 2025