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August 2019

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Recycling: It’s a Team Effort

Walmart founder, Sam Walton, said, “We’re all working together; that’s the secret.” Let me tell you about our little secret! At Auburn, we are making a difference in waste reduction at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) by working together. The CVM has partnered with AU Waste Reduction…
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August 30, 2019
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Dining Goes Greener

Post contributed by Gwen Ward, Campus Dining “Reduce, reuse, recycle” is the first thing we’re taught about creating and maintaining a sustainable world.  In our very earliest years, we’re taught that we are responsible for the impact we make. At Campus Dining, we’re diligently working to minimize the impact we…
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August 29, 2019
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Want to Help Improve Cycling on Campus? Here’s Your Chance!

We know how Aubie feels about biking at Auburn, but what about you? Do you have ideas on how bicycling programs and facilities on campus might be improved?  Are there things we’re already doing in relation to cycling that you appreciate?  Now’s your chance to let us know! You have…
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August 27, 2019
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Insta Inspirations: The Donald E. Davis Arboretum

Patrick Thompson and Morgan Beadles at Sustainability Picnic. Contributed by Taylor Kraabel, Office of Sustainability Intern Although the idea of working in an arboretum never occurred to Morgan Beadles, today she could not imagine working anywhere else. Before becoming the Director of Donald E. Davis Arboretum, Morgan worked for the…
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August 13, 2019
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The Beauty & Value of Trees

Post contributed by Dr. Wendy Vidor, Lecturer, Department of Horticulture  My fondest childhood memory is connected to a tree, a common silver maple (Acer saccharinum).  With its shimmery silver white leaves, smooth, and somewhat flaky bark, and helicopter double samaras. It was my connection to the earth and the world…
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August 1, 2019