Spend your spring break making a meaningful impact in Memphis, Tennessee, with Alternative Service Breaks (ASB), exploring the urgent issue of plastic pollution and its impact on local ecosystems. This immersive experience centers on hands-on...
Adreonna Rainey
Georgia McNamaraCategory - Activism
Jennifer AllenIntern Insights: Wear it forward at UK’s seventh annual Thrift Shop
UK Recycling hosted its seventh annual Thrift Shop Pop-Up on Friday, April 4th. The event initially began in 2018 as the independent project of Olivia Tussey and Bethany Schagane, UK Recycling interns who were part of...
Olivia Smith
Katherine Johnson
Participate in Lexington’s Week Without Driving
The Week Without Driving (as much) is a national initiative that citizens in Lexington are organizing around to inform the Lexington community about the importance of recognizing barriers in our transportation systems...
Tourism induced impacts on Balinese economy, people, and aquaculture
The following findings are sourced from; Tourism Induced Impacts on Balinese Economy, People, and Aquaculture, a report prepared by a University of Kentucky undergraduate researcher, Abbey McNely. Abbey’s work in...
Celebrating Black Environmentalists during Black History Month
In the vibrant field of environmental activism, voices from diverse backgrounds bring unique perspectives and solutions to the forefront. Today, we shine a spotlight on black environmentalists who are making significant...
Fulbright awardee leads reforestation efforts in Australia
For more than two decades, Chris Barton, Ph.D., professor of forest hydrology and watershed management in the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, has been conducting...
City of Lexington announces commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
In a monumental decision underscoring Lexington’s dedication to environmental stewardship and a sustainable future, the Urban County Council members voted unanimously to commit to community-wide net-zero...
UK alum, activist receives James Beard Foundation Leadership Award
University of Kentucky alumnus Jim Embry, best known as a preeminent civil rights activist, eco-activist farmer, social justice advocate and public speaker, among other distinctions, was awarded the James Beard...
A celebration of our environment, in film
The Solar Energy Solutions Wild and Scenic Film Festival is returning to Lexington, KY’s Lyric Theater on Friday, October 20th! The Kentucky Conservation Committee is excited to be bringing our 9th Annual Wild &...
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
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...
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...
College of Arts and Sciences hosts “March Towards Inclusion” event series
In partnership with the College of Arts and Sciences’ Office of Inclusive Excellence and Office of Institutional Diversity, the UK College of A&S is hosting a month-long series of events celebrating language...
UK honors Black History Month
Universities are where new discoveries are made, new understanding is reached and new ideas thrive. With that understanding, it is no surprise that Black History Month first began on a college campus. While...
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...
