St. Edward’s Office of Sustainability interns share their experiences implementing a bike share program, promoting composting initiatives on campus, and more. Agatha Ais and Jackson Becker discuss projects like recycling programs during move-out, coordinating with CapMetro, and large-scale tree planting efforts. They offer the perspective of college students making impactful contributions to sustainability initiatives on and off campus. Tune in if you’re interested in biking, composting, or exploring the journeys of undergraduate students gaining practical, meaningful skills through internships. 

Date Recorded: Friday, May 2nd, 2025

Music Credit: Carlo Menchaca, St. Edward’s Class of 2025 

Description: 

The St. Edward's Office of Sustainability attends the City of Austin Land and Water Emissions Reduction Workshop, focusing on CO2 emissions reduction, tree planting initiatives, and climate-smart planning for the Austin area. Listeners will gain valuable perspective from various attendees and learn about notable work being done in the sustainability sector. The episode highlights innovative trail planning, urban agriculture projects, and organizations providing access for refugees to farming space. Kick off our first episode of the St. Edward’s Sustainability Podcast by hearing about how the university interacts with the local community. 

Relevant Links: 

The Great Springs Project Website: https://greatspringsproject.org/

The Refugee Farm Collective: https://therefugeecollective.org/

Music Credit: 

Carlo Menchaca “St. Edward’s Class of 2025”

Date Recorded: 

February 14th, 2025 

Description: Office of Sustainability Interns Veronica Chavez and Jacob Zivin share a conversation with Mackenzie Feldman, founder of Re:wild Your Campus, about the work her organization is doing to transition university campuses from using harmful pesticides and herbicides to more organic practices, as well as encouraging campuses to incorporate more native pollinator planting. Veronica Chavez is the leading the way at St. Edward's University, authoring a new Integrated Pest Managment plan, and working with Mackenzie to get St. Edward's Green Grounds certified. Tune in to hear how a university in Austin, Texas, is leading the way in healthy landscaping practices. 

Date Recorded: February 14th, 2025 

Intro and outro music credit: 

Artist: Carlo Menchaca 

Link to Re:wild YourCampus: https://www.rewildyourcampus.org/