sustainability

The Rise of Conscious Consumption in St. Augustine

By Olivia Lockett As fast fashion falls out of favor, Flagler College students are embracing conscious consumption, trading brand names for one-of-a-kind thrift finds. “Fast fashion sucks,” Flagler College student Colin Locatell said. “I don’t think I have one piece of clothing that was mass-produced—at…


FCTV News: Solar City

By Austin Sanchez | gargoyle@flagler.edu A small South Florida community has developed a blueprint for sustainable living. Babcock Ranch president and residents detail what makes the first solar powered city in America unique.


Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Composting

By Mallory Hopkins | gargoyle@flagler.edu Graphics by Heather Seidel   What is it?  Compost is decayed organic material that is used as fertilizer. To create it, people recycle their food scraps. It means less waste going into landfills.     It’s more than a pile of…


Go Local: Go Crave

By Heather Seidel | gargoyle@flagler.edu Andres and Renee, owners of Crave Food Truck, are determined to start a movement. Their mission? To supply sustainable, healthy and colorful and food to the St. Augustine community.