Being a business administration major, I have a unique outlook on sustainability and the relation between sustainability and business. Sustainability is becoming more and more critical to companies around the world. Just in the past 10 years, we have seen many companies put more money into advertising how sustainable their product or service is. Sustainability or environmental impact tabs have been popping up websites of … Continue reading Business and Sustainability: A Match Made for the Future

EcoReps is a new student led organization on Furman’s Campus dedicated to instilling a culture of sustainability through peer education to the entire student body. In the recent past, it seemed as though student engagement in proactive lifestyle change had been lacking and that organizations such as EcoReps could make a positive impact towards cohort and community involvement. As the EcoReps Sustainable Lifestyle Fellow for … Continue reading Let’s Talk Trash: a look into the EcoReps Sustainable Lifestyle Organization

This year, I am managing the compost at the Furman farm. My tasks include working at the off-campus compost site and picking up food waste from the Furman Dining Hall, along with other miscellaneous tasks around the farm. Since I began my job this September, I have learned many new things and acquired skills that I am sure will help me later in life. One … Continue reading Host Bacteria in Your Compost!

As the Furman Farm Assistant Farm Manager, I have seen and learned more than I could have ever imagined during my first month on the job. One of the most important lessons I have learned is that it takes a lot to be a farmer. Where I grew up in Alabama, there were lots of large farms around me, and even though the Furman Farm … Continue reading Nothing *Beets* Harvesting

Science and sustainability have always played a huge roll in my life. More often than not, I find myself pondering if we, as humans, are truly trying to live as sustainably as possible. While the answer is a resounding NO, this doesn’t stop me from trying to live my life in the most sustainable way I can. This passion first started with my family and … Continue reading Recycling: My Path to Sustainability

By Kassy Potamis What makes America great? If you ask me, I’d say it’s the natural wonders all around us that make it great– they’re what makes the world great. So, I guess the real question isn’t what makes it great, but rather what can we do to keep it great? Luckily, the National Park Service  has an answer for how we can do just … Continue reading Find Your Park