The Circular City + Living Systems Lab team was happy to host nine Global Sustainability Scholars and two Global Sustainability Fellows from various higher-education institutions around the United States in the beginning of summer 2019. In four days, the group explored the Food-Water-Energy nexus around Seattle through visits with subject matter experts, ranging from a salmon hatchery to an industrial-scale food distribution center.
Dan Albert explains how the seed trays work at Farmbox Greens, a vertical indoor farm in Seattle.
Scholar Mayra Ona at Farmbox Greens, a vertical indoor farm in Seattle.
Kirsten Rowell, Anthony Erebor and Gundula Proksch at the Safeway Auburn Distribution Center.
Scholars in the recycling center at the Safeway Auburn Distribution Center.
Scholars speak with produce food buyers at the Safeway Auburn Distribution Center.
Vanessa Villanueva at the Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands.
Aishah Nyeta Brown reflects on her week exploring the food, water, energy nexus in Seattle.
Mya Wells reflects on her week exploring the food, water, energy nexus in Seattle.
Scholars tour the Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands in south Seattle.
Scholars reflect on their week exploring the food, water, energy nexus in Seattle.
Click here to learn more about the Global Sustainability Scholars program.
The CCLS would like to thank the following organizations around the Puget Sound area for making this experience insightful and memorable:
