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‘From the field to the finished product’ — hemp plants made into flooring at North Farm

Hemp fibers are among the strongest materials grown in Kentucky. Developments have allowed farmers to experiment with making hemp into rope, even clothing. At the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s...

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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, in our research and...

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From field to flavor: UK helps celebrate local grains

University of Kentucky, Ohio Valley Grain Exchange (OVGE) and non-profit organization Dendrifund announce the 2024 Southeastern Grain Gathering (SEGG24) May 8-9 at Fasig-Tipton. The event — led in part by a collection of faculty...

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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...

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Meet the 2022-2023 Sustainability Internship Cohort

Since it’s conception in 2016, the Sustainability Internship Program (SIP) has given undergraduate students a unique way to partner with a variety of on-campus units to advance sustainability initiatives at...

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Updating our Sustainability Strategic Plan: Integrated Feedback and Draft Finalization

In January, we kicked off our efforts to update the University’s Sustainability Strategic Plan, documented here in the first installment of SSP updates on WholeSum. We then conducted focus groups with student...

Chelsea Colley

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The Hidden Carbon in Our Buildings

When people discuss the best ways to make our buildings more sustainable, folks in the know will usually talk about energy and water efficiency, indoor air quality and maybe something a little more esoteric, like...

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Meet the New Graduate Assistant for the Office of Sustainability: Valerie Verty

In today’s post, I spoke with Valerie Verty, the new Graduate Assistant for the Office of Sustainability. Valerie will be assisting the office in a variety of projects this year, as well as overseeing the Student...

Chelsea Colley

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In Case You Missed It: From Mud to Minnows

How do you go from trying to prevent mowing equipment from making a mess of a perpetually muddy section of turf to watching a world-renowned hydrogeologist hammer piezometers into a stream full of minnows? Answer:...

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A Newbies Experience at a Recycling Center

What materials are actually recycled? How exactly does recycling work? There was a time not so long ago when, if I had a piece of plastic that needed to be thrown away, I would toss it in the recycling bin and give...

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In Case You Missed It: Our Commitment to Climate Action

As the commonwealth’s flagship university, the University of Kentucky is rising to the challenge of climate change by significantly reducing our emissions that worsen the effects of climate change. Our changing climate...

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Updating Our Sustainability Strategic Plan: Guiding Principle Task Force Operations

In January, the Office of Sustainability kicked off efforts to update the University’s Sustainability Strategic Plan (SSP), documented here in the first installment of SSP updates. Since then, we have conducted focus...

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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...

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Updating Our Sustainability Strategic Plan: New Vision and Guiding Principles

In January, we kicked off our efforts to update the University’s Sustainability Strategic Plan. Since then, we have conducted focus groups with student leaders, faculty, and staff to understand their opinions on what a...

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‘From the field to the finished product’ — hemp plants made into flooring at North Farm

In Case You Missed It: Eli Capilouto Speaks About WholeSum

From field to flavor: UK helps celebrate local grains

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UK Recycling continues food waste program at Univerisity Flats

Meet the 2022-2023 Sustainability Internship Cohort

Updating our Sustainability Strategic Plan: Integrated Feedback and Draft Finalization

The Hidden Carbon in Our Buildings

Meet the New Graduate Assistant for the Office of Sustainability: Valerie Verty

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A Newbies Experience at a Recycling Center

In Case You Missed It: Our Commitment to Climate Action

Updating Our Sustainability Strategic Plan: Guiding Principle Task Force Operations

In Case You Missed It: Eli Capilouto Speaks About WholeSum

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

Updating Our Sustainability Strategic Plan: New Vision and Guiding Principles

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