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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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University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) researchers are turning one of the state’s largest and fastest-growing industries into an unlikely renewable energy source.

In a study published in the Journal of Environmental Management led by Tyler Barzee, assistant professor of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (BAE) and faculty fellow at the UK James B. Beam Institute for...

Katherine Johnson

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Guest Blog: Blue Collar Families Are Kentucky’s Green Energy Future!

This article was submitted by Julia Finch, Director of the Sierra Club, Kentucky chapter. Recently, my Sierra Club Kentucky Chapter colleagues and I realized that our families had all been shaped by energy and industry. Tom’s family mined coal for...

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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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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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How to Have A Sustainable Graduation Party

With December upon us already, some of our current UK students will be gearing up for the big day they have been patiently waiting for – graduation. Whether you’re celebrating your big day or hosting a...

Niamh Dennny

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UK celebrates America Recycles Day

University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) researchers are turning one of the state’s largest and fastest-growing industries into an unlikely renewable energy source.

Guest Blog: Blue Collar Families Are Kentucky’s Green Energy Future!

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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

How to Celebrate Sustainably this Holiday Season!

How to Have A Sustainable Graduation Party

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