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First Cohort of Offices Recognized for UK’s Sustainable Office Certification Program

UK Sustainability and Bluegrass Greensource are excited to recognize the first official cohort of the Sustainable Office Certification (SOC) Program. As a new initiative, the SOC Program’s mission is to advance the creation of more sustainable...

Rachel Skinner

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Intern Insights: Holly Cason with UK Recycling

Intern Insights is a mini-series that spotlights the interns participating in the Sustainability Internship Program (SIP) and their day-to-day activities and accomplishments. The Office of Sustainability partners with the Student...

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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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Participate in ‘Campus Race to Zero Waste’ with UK Recycling

The University of Kentucky in 2022, recycled a total of 1,088.61 tons of materials through the mixed recycling stream alone. This year, UK Recycling aims to collect more recyclables than ever, in pursuit of the...

Chelsea Colley

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Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Campus Keynote – April 6, 2023 @ 12pm

The University of Kentucky’s Lewis Honors College and Student Sustainability Council are excited to present a campus keynote with 2022 MacArthur Fellow Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer on Thursday, April 6th at 12pm in the...

Shane Tedder

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UK Recycling continues food waste program at Univerisity Flats

After the success in past school years, University of Kentucky Recycling is continuing the residence hall food waste program at University Flats under the leadership of Recycling Program Support intern Shaun Lavin. In...

Chelsea Colley

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10 Sustainable New Years Resolutions for 2023

While it’s possible to implement new habits and healthy lifestyle changes year-round, January provides the perfect opportunity for a fresh start. Many of us create New Year’s resolutions to prioritize our...

Chelsea Colley

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In Case You Missed it: How to Celebrate Sustainably this Holiday Season!

Since it’s officially that time of year where everyone is giving gifts to everyone else in their lives (which can be incredibly wasteful when done on an international scale), here are some useful tips and tricks that...

Olivia Tussey

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Plant Trees Around the World From Your Phone!

In our back pocket lies a marvel of human invention. The smartphone has allowed for endless connectivity within our society, providing us with a wealth of knowledge and opportunity. If you’ve ever wondered how you can...

Wesley Smith

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Leavening not Icing

This is my 19th year of working in Sustainability at the University of Kentucky and I am so excited about the breadth and depth of the initiatives that our faculty staff and students are leading. We have worked hard to...

Shane Tedder

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UK Celebrates America Recycles Day

Each year, the University of Kentucky celebrates America Recycles Day not just on Nov. 15, but all week by encouraging faculty, staff and students to recycle and learn more about recycling on...

Chelsea Colley

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How You Can Stay Sustainable on Gamedays

Wildcats, University of Kentucky Recycling needs your help to bring sustainable practices to game days. Here are some ways you can contribute. The Big Blue Recycling Crew makes practicing sustainability...

Chelsea Colley

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A Sustainable Bucket List for Fall Break

The leaves are changing, midterms are behind us, and fall break is right around the corner! Whether you stay on campus or travel back home for UK’s fall break, chances are you’ll be using this time to enjoy...

Chelsea Colley

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Off-the-Grid: UK Energy Club Leads Charge for Solar-Powered Umbrellas on Campus

To report an issue with one of the solar umbrellas email Shane Tedder at shane.tedder@uky.edu. Learn more about the University of Kentucky’s efforts to decarbonize campus operations with Kentucky-based solar...

Shane Tedder

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Student Guide to Sustainability at the University of Kentucky

Sustainability is evolving at the University of Kentucky. Over the last decade, faculty, staff, and students have led the way in creating positive change around campus by lowering emissions, reducing waste, seeking...

Chelsea Colley

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First Cohort of Offices Recognized for UK’s Sustainable Office Certification Program

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UK celebrates America Recycles Day

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Participate in ‘Campus Race to Zero Waste’ with UK Recycling

Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Campus Keynote – April 6, 2023 @ 12pm

UK Recycling continues food waste program at Univerisity Flats

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Leavening not Icing

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A Sustainable Bucket List for Fall Break

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