The University of Kentucky EcoRep program is an intern-led program established in 2017 as part of UK Recycling’s goals to increase recycling and waste diversion efforts on campus. This program’s...
Archive - April 2023
Kathryn Tutwiler
Considering going car-free on campus? Applications open for incentive programs
If you’ve been considering going car-free on campus, check out University of Kentucky Transportation Services’ incentives programs. Applications for Bike Vouchers, Commute Club and the Cash Out program...
Chelsea Colley
University of Kentucky Wind Symphony Presents “Earth Weekend” Concert on Sunday, April 23rd
UK students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend a special “Earth Weekend” concert, presented by the University of Kentucky Wind Symphony, on Sunday, April 23, 2023, 3:00 pm, in the Singletary Center for the...
$200,000 available for UK Sustainability Challenge Grants, applications now open
The Sustainability Challenge Grant Program is designed to engage transdisciplinary teams from the university community to foster scholarly, creative and research projects that promote sustainability and advance field(s)...
Shane Tedder
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...
Department of Product Design Creates Conference Table for UK Office of Sustainability
The third-year Product Design studio at the University of Kentucky was approached by the Office of Sustainability to create a custom circular conference table. The table was made from six different species of wood from...
ICYMI: Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Campus Keynote – TODAY 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 TODAY, April 6th at 12 pm in the UK...
UK Recycling to Host Fifth Annual Thrift Shop Pop-up Event
UK Recycling is proud to announce it’s fifth annual Thrift Shop Pop-Up in partnership with UK Student Organizations and Activities, Wildcat Wardrobe, and The Fashion Crew! Come to the Cats Den on Monday, April 10th...
