Photography by Ethan Kauffman, SOC/BA ’26
When undertaken by an entire community, the drip, drip, drip of individual efforts can lead to a flood of change. Stainless Steel Tumbler With Logo
As part of its efforts to achieve zero waste by 2030, AU is committed to reducing single-use plastics, giving each incoming student a reusable water bottle.
Because plastic can take up to 450 years to decompose, “It’s found in our bodies, at the bottom of the ocean, and in remote ecosystems,” says Megan Litke, AU’s director of sustainability. With more than 60 million plastic water bottles tossed each year, according to EarthDay.org, “Reusable water bottles are a great sustainable choice that also provides an opportunity for our community to express who we are,” Litke says.
In honor of JFK's landmark speech, “A Strategy of Peace,” American asked this generation of AU changemakers how they practice peace
American asked first-year students: What's the first thing you put in your dorm room?
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