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Announcing The Thrifty Cat: A zero-waste campus resource

The Thrifty Cat, UK’s new ‘campus free store’, started as the independent project of Olivia Smith, a UK Recycling intern through the Sustainability Internship Program. Smith joined UK Recycling as an intern in Fall 2024. Inspired to offer a...

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UK’s Sustainable Office Certification Program now accepting fall office cohort applications

The University of Kentucky Sustainable Office Certification (SOC) Program will be certifying its third cohort of offices this fall. Developed in collaboration with local environmental nonprofit, Bluegrass Greensource (BGGS), the program aims to...

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UK 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 highlight how recycling helps...

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How you can stay sustainable on game days

University of Kentucky Recycling and Athletics need your help to make Kroger Field a zero-waste facility by 2030 — meaning 90% of all waste will no longer be sent to the landfill. Here are ways you can contribute: The...

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Apply Today to Attend the 2023 AASHE Conference and Expo in Boston, MA

APPLY NOW! The University of Kentucky is proud to announce that it will send 8 students to the 2023 Conference and Expo hosted by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). For...

Katherine Johnson

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Stay safe while hiking this summer

We are almost at that time of the year where everyone decides that they want to go outside and experience the warmer weather. Hiking is a very popular activity that many people enjoy, especially when springtime rolls...

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Celebrate Commencement sustainably

University of Kentucky seniors are gearing up an exciting time, May 2023 Commencement. UK Recycling offers easy ideas to celebrate sustainably. Senior photos: When taking photos, try confetti alternatives such as...

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Considering going car-free on campus? Applications open for incentive programs

If you’ve been considering going car-free on campus, check out University of Kentucky Transportation Services’ incentives programs. Applications for Bike Vouchers, Commute Club and the Cash Out program...

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Say hello to Oscar Sort, UK Recycling’s new AI-powered, waste-sorting system

University of Kentucky Recycling has a new “helping hand” on campus. Oscar Sort, an artificial intelligence waste-sorting system from Intuitive AI, has been installed on campus to empower better recycling decisions...

Chelsea Colley

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UK Recycling to Host Fifth Annual Thrift Shop Pop-up Event

UK Recycling is proud to announce it’s fifth annual Thrift Shop Pop-Up in partnership with UK Student Organizations and Activities, Wildcat Wardrobe, and The Fashion Crew! Come to the Cats Den on Monday, April 10th...

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Participate in 2023 Earth Month Events Around Lexington

Each year, the community of Lexington and the University of Kentucky recognize April as Earth Month, a month dedicated to promoting sustainability and participating in sustainable initiatives around the community. With...

Chelsea Colley

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UK student inspired to create compostable paper recycling program

Inspired by ideas from a Symposium on Energy, University of Kentucky student and UK Recycling’s programmatic support intern, Shaun Lavin, started a pilot composting program for brown paper towels on campus. The...

Chelsea Colley

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Get Involved in Sustainability at UK in 2023-2024!

Sustainability efforts, initiatives, and goals are expanding daily at the University of Kentucky. Over the last decade, faculty, staff, and students have led the way in creating positive changes around campus by...

Chelsea Colley

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Application tips and advice from Sustainability Internship Program alumni

The 2023-2024 SIP Applications are now open! Click HERE to review position descriptions and submit your application HERE. The deadline to apply is March 24th, 2023 by 11:59 p.m. At the last cohort meeting, SIP interns...

Chelsea Colley

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UK Recycling’s Partnership with WestRock Expands Accepted Recyclables on Campus

At the start of 2020, the University of Kentucky (UK) embarked on an exciting new partnership with WestRock, a materials recycling center and paperboard manufacturing company. Since then, all of the items you place in...

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Announcing The Thrifty Cat: A zero-waste campus resource

UK’s Sustainable Office Certification Program now accepting fall office cohort applications

UK celebrates America Recycles Day

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How you can stay sustainable on game days

Apply Today to Attend the 2023 AASHE Conference and Expo in Boston, MA

Stay safe while hiking this summer

Celebrate Commencement sustainably

Considering going car-free on campus? Applications open for incentive programs

Say hello to Oscar Sort, UK Recycling’s new AI-powered, waste-sorting system

UK Recycling to Host Fifth Annual Thrift Shop Pop-up Event

Participate in 2023 Earth Month Events Around Lexington

UK student inspired to create compostable paper recycling program

Get Involved in Sustainability at UK in 2023-2024!

Application tips and advice from Sustainability Internship Program alumni

UK Recycling’s Partnership with WestRock Expands Accepted Recyclables on Campus

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