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...
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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
$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...
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...
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...
MacArthur Fellow Robin Kimmerer to present on ‘Indigenous Wisdom and Scientific Knowledge’
The University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College and the Student Sustainability Council will present a campus keynote from Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of “Gathering Moss” and “Braiding Sweetgrass,” and 2022 MacArthur...
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...
Get Involved in Sustainability at UK in 2023-2024!
Sustainability efforts, initiatives, and goals are expanding daily at the University of Kentucky. Over the last decade, faculty, staff, and students have led the way in creating positive changes around campus by...
