"The image shows my crew's pitched tents on a beautiful summer day in Indian, Alaska. We were firefighters living mostly out of our tents for the summer. Conservation work and living minimally were ways I practiced sustainability in my life and connected to nature." Taken by Kelsey Wolf. Submitted to the Sustainability Photo Contest.
"This picture was taken on my college campus in Missouri. If you’re looking at the photo and you think you see trash bags, then you would be correct. We were doing a nature walk around campus and collecting any trash or recycling that has made its way onto campus. Our grounds team does an amazing job at keeping our campus clean but because of how close neighboring houses are, sometimes trash blows into our little creek. This creek is home to a turtle who likes to pop his head out every once in a while and startle you. There are also quite a lot of different bugs in this area that like to stay near the water!" Taken by Erin Frink. Submitted to the RESTORExchange Sustainability Photo Contest.
"This photo, taken in Berlin Germany, combines two aspects of modernity today. As depicted, this is a piece contrasting the natural and the industrial aspects of this city. This was a unique site to see, as this mound used to be a garbage field, but was turned into one of Berlins most notable parks." Taken by Lydianna Trudel. Submitted to the RESTORExchange Sustainability Photo Contest.
"The photograph shows my crew on the Lost Horse Creek Fire outside of Fairbanks, AK. Wildland Firefighting was an incredibly unique way for me to connect with nature and challenge myself. Fighting this particular fire protected the rural communities residing in the area which tremendously touched when I interacted with them firsthand. They showered us with food and gifts. This was practicing sustainability values in my own way." Taken by Kelsey Wolf. Submitted to the Sustainability Photo Contest.
"Repurposing metal into art probably won’t save the world but this piece at the Edison and Ford Museum in Fort Myers, Florida depicts history in a fun and amusing way." Taken by Ann Hitzhusen. Submitted to the RESTORExchange Sustainability Photo Contest.
"Sustainable fashion helps directly saves fabric scraps from adding to the textile pollution issue and reduces further production needs and therefore waste." Taken by Sophia Kortan. Submitted to the RESTORExchange Sustainability Photo Contest.
"This image depicts only a small portion of Primm Mall located just outside of Las Vegas. Due to economic challenges and other business-related struggles, almost all of the shops that originally occupied the building have closed, leaving only a handful of businesses open. As Primm Mall became more and more abandoned, the building owners chose to do something remarkably sustainable. Rather than closing the mall and tearing down the building, they turned the structure into an artistic experience. Primm Mall now stands as an impressive gallery of street-style murals visited by thousands every year. The unique Mural Oasis created within the mall is a wonderful representation of how the built environment can be sustainably repurposed." Taken by Kelsey Frantz. Submitted to the RESTORExchange Sustainability Photo Contest.