"In this picture, I am working alongside two rural Bolivian community members (and a llama), collaborating on the design of a water system. The community had no running water, phone service only on hills, cut plastic liter bottles in half for gutters, and still gave me soups and meals as a welcoming and thankfulness. Their kindness, harmony with the land around them, and joy radiated, deeply resonating with my idea of how to live a sustainable, happy life. Sustainability is not buying a reusable water bottle…every 3 months because a new, better, more cool version is here. It is living in gratitude and simplicity with the people and nature around you." Taken by Megan Oleksik. Submitted to the RESTORExchange Sustainability Contest.
"This photo was taken in Paulding County Ohio. In the back ground is Haviland Tile and their new small ethonal plant. All bringing sustainability together." Taken by Jamie Merriman. Submitted to Sustainability Photo Contest.
First Place Winner of the Sustainability Photo Contest
"This inspiring image shows the Center for Sustainable Landscapes (CSL) at PHIPPS Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Not only does this picture show the beauty that nature provides for the built environment, but the building itself is a wonderful example of what success in sustainable development looks like. The CSL has achieved an abundance of green certifications including LEED Platinum, SITES Platinum, WELL Building Platinum, BREEAM Outstanding In-Use Building, etc. The building is completely net-zero and prioritizes sustainable practices such as renewable energy and rainwater collection. This photo perfectly exemplifies how sustainability can be represented in the urban landscape." Taken by Kelsey Frantz. Submitted to the RESTORExchange Sustainability Photo Contest.
"A compostable outhouse made from recycled/reused wood and aluminum, built with tools fueled by solar and biodiesel." Taken by Ashley Murphy. Submitted to the RESTORExchange Sustainability Photo Contest.
"On top of a Sustainable World: this photo shows the view from the top of Volcan de Pacaya just outside of Antigua, Guatemala. In the background a set of windmills can be seen and just at the foot of the volcano is an eco-turism hub that uses hydroponics to grow produce in the volcanic soil. I paused when taking this photo to pause and think about what a sustainable built environment could look like with windmills replacing non-sustainable power plants, agriculture and local food production becoming a norm, living locally with access to public transportation, and equal access to opportunities." Taken by Mikayla Carey. Submitted to the RESTORExchange Sustainability Contest.
