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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...

Katherine Johnson

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Food>>Waste>>Compost>>Tea

It is well known that all organic waste from UKY Dining facilities is recycled into nutrient-rich compost. This product is brought back to campus, where it is used by UKY’s Grounds team members as a soil amendment to...

Ritchie Katko

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In Case You Missed It: Away Is Not a Place

“Just throw it away.” I’m sure that’s a common thing you’ve heard or even said, and it’s usually in reference to what we think of as being ‘trash’. It’s an interesting sentence since...

Joanna Ashford

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In Case You Missed It: Ask the Expert: Fast Fashion and Accountability

During Waste Reduction Week, UK Recycling interns organized a documentary screening on fast fashion – True Cost. It’s free on YouTube, so go watch it! Sometimes documentaries can seem overwhelming and leave...

Rachael Courtney

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In Case You Missed It: 5 Practices for a More Sustainable Garden

Sustainable gardening is often described as taking organic gardening just a step further – simply put, it’s gardening in eco-friendly way by using less chemicals, more green alternatives, and giving back to...

Carlie Laughlin

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In Case You Missed It: 5 Ways YOU Can Join the Slow Fashion Movement

Dr. RayeCarol Cavender is a Fashion Marketing professor whose research and classes focus on sustainable fashion. Dr. Cavender is a member of the International Textile and Apparel Association, the American Collegiate...

RayeCarol Cavender

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In Case You Missed It: 6 Ways YOU Can Hold Fashion to Sustainable Standards

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In Case You Missed It: Eli Capilouto Speaks About WholeSum

As the University for Kentucky, we have a responsibility to advance our Commonwealth. In doing so, our influence extends beyond Kentucky’s borders. That is why sustainability remains a priority in our daily operations...

Tiana The

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In Case You Missed It: Moving Out & Making a Difference

On every university campus throughout US, when students leave campus for holiday or summer breaks, a lot of waste is produced. While packing and getting ready to leave, waste comes from many places: cleaning out...

Esther Moberly

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Living Off-Campus? Here are Some Sustainability Tips to Help Reduce Your Impact

College is challenging, especially when living off-campus. Between schoolwork, commuting, and cooking your own meals, it can be hard to dedicate time towards living sustainably. Whether you are looking for new ways to...

Kate Heidari

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Participate in Campus Race to Zero Waste

As a New Year’s resolution, you may have decided to make changes in your behavior to minimize your environmental impact. Many of us want to consume less, implement more sustainable habits, and make environmentally...

Chelsea Colley

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5th Annual Winter Bike to Campus Day is Wednesday, Feb. 9

Cold weather is no excuse to give up on cycling to campus, whether you dig winter vibes or shiver all season. Each year, The University of Kentucky Transportation Services recognizes cyclists who brave the winter...

Chelsea Colley

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

Intern Insights: Holly Cason with UK Recycling

UK celebrates America Recycles Day

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Food>>Waste>>Compost>>Tea

In Case You Missed It: Away Is Not a Place

In Case You Missed It: Ask the Expert: Fast Fashion and Accountability

In Case You Missed It: 5 Practices for a More Sustainable Garden

In Case You Missed It: 5 Ways YOU Can Join the Slow Fashion Movement

In Case You Missed It: 6 Ways YOU Can Hold Fashion to Sustainable Standards

In Case You Missed It: Eli Capilouto Speaks About WholeSum

In Case You Missed It: Moving Out & Making a Difference

Living Off-Campus? Here are Some Sustainability Tips to Help Reduce Your Impact

Participate in Campus Race to Zero Waste

5th Annual Winter Bike to Campus Day is Wednesday, Feb. 9

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