The University of Kentucky Economic Development and Real Estate team has launched the Kentucky Economic Opportunity Map, a dynamic data visualization tool designed to help communities, organizations and economic development leaders...
Ashley Castorena
Owen WallingfordCategory - Sustainability Tips
Applications open for 2026-2027 Sustainability Internship Program
Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 Sustainability Internship Program (SIP). The SIP pairs students with sustainability-related offices and units from across the campus to advance sustainability initiatives in...
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Carlie LaughlinUK celebrates America Recycles Day
Nov. 15 is America Recycles Day, a day to celebrate the impact and importance of recycling. University of Kentucky Recycling will participate in this national celebration with six installations across campus that...
Katherine Johnson
Introducing UK Recycling’s Waste Wizard
UK Recycling is excited to announce a new addition to our website, the Waste Wizard! With this new tool, learning about what is recyclable at UK is quicker and easier than ever before. The Waste Wizard functions as a...
Catch a ride: UK’s campus buses are free and convenient
University of Kentucky Transportation Services knows that the first few days of a new semester can be challenging. Transportation Services’ campus bus service can help make commutes much easier. UK, in partnership...
New staff sustainability opportunity: UK’s Sustainable Office Certification Program
The UK Sustainable Office Certification (SOC) Program is the newest addition to sustainability programming at the University of Kentucky. The program recently launched on August 1st, 2024 and will be certifying its...
Submitting requests for new recycling bins is easy – here’s how
Is your office missing a recycling bin? Do you need to clean out your office? Then you need to contact UK Recycling. UK Recycling provides recycling services and containers at no charge to any UK Department in an effort...
Cenergistic, a partner in sustainability at the University of Kentucky
Cenergistic is a self-funded conservation platform that transforms energy usage into a sustainable success story. Cenergistic commits to improving energy efficiency, create healthier buildings, optimizing existing...
Celebrate Earth Day at UK
Today marks the 55th annual celebration of Earth Day, the worldwide event that raises awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natural resources for future generations. University of Kentucky’s Campus...
UK Recycling’s Give & Go Donation Stations return for 7th year
University of Kentucky Recycling, in partnership with Goodwill Industries of the Bluegrass, is continuing to offer their Give and Go Donation Stations for the seventh year. The stations, set up in the lobby of...
UK Recycling to host sixth annual Thrift Shop Pop-Up
UK Recycling is excited to announce its sixth annual Thrift Shop Pop-Up in partnership with Student Organizations and Activities and Wildcat Wardrobe! The Pop-Up shop promotes reuse on campus, helping UK to achieve our...
Smart and Sustainable Challenge: Pick It Up!
The Smart and Sustainable Challenge is presented by UK Smart Campus, UK Sustainability and UK Student Government Association (SGA), with support from UK Grounds, UK Recycling, and UK Facilities Information Services. The...
How to practice an eco-friendly winter
As winter temperature drops approach, it is the perfect time to make changes in energy consumption and reducing environmental impact. Winter may seem like a sustainability challenge, but using the right strategies to...
UK Recycling Launches Oscar AI Rewards System
By: Ryan Lark UK Recycling has introduced a rewards program to incentivize use of their Oscar AI waste sorting system. Last Spring, UK Recycling unveiled Oscar, a technology which identifies the user’s waste and...
Celebrate sustainably this holiday season
Looking for easy ways to reduce your waste this holiday season? University of Kentucky Recycling offers easy ideas to celebrate while being zero-waste this holiday season. Reconsider cards. Greeting cards...
