 Several attendees of the sustainability symposium observe a device that displays algea’s ability to purify water. Photo by Julianne Olson | The Appalachian “Our university definitely has a vested interest in appropriate technology,” Miriam N. Makhyoun, president of ASU grad chapter of the Net Impact Club, said.
An eco-fashion show showcased four independent designers, with their clothing modeled by members of the Appalachian Fashion Group and music by Major Magick.
“All That’s Good Apparel” by Payton A. Brown, junior apparel and textiles major, won the eco-fashion show.
Brown’s prize included a pair of Reco Jeans (recycled denim), a Green Mother Goods gift certificate and Anvil Knitwear (recycled/organic clothing).
“Everyone at the symposium has been invited because of their contribution to society as a business or an individual,” Makhyoun said.
Kevin Walsh, a hybrid plug-in engineer in Irvine, CA, gave the keynote speech regarding sustainable energy.
“Transportation is not the largest consumer of energy,” Walsh said. “Buildings are the largest consumer of energy because there isn’t diversification in energy sources.”
Two 50-minute panels, “Corporate Responsibility” and the “Local Business Movement,” included Eric Henry of T.S. Designs, Cotton of the Carolinas, Debi Goelmbieski of Green Mother Goods, Dr. Dave McEvoy,
Professor of Economics at ASU, Andy Ball, Boone Town Council member, and Walsh.
“We want to create a public discourse on what we value in a society and in the economy,” Makhyoun said. “We want to provide a forum for exploring new technologies and discussing new methods of doing business.”
Story: JULIANNE OLSON, Intern News Reporter |
