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...
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Chelsea Colley
‘Greentalks’ on WRFL Features UK’s Recycling and Waste Reduction Specialist, Ryan Lark
On Monday, February 6th, Faith Roberts interviewed Ryan Lark on Greentalks, a WRFL segment supported by the UK Student Sustainability Council. In the interview, Ryan discussed his role with UK Recycling, UK’s new...
UK Recycling’s Partnership with WestRock Expands Accepted Recyclables on Campus
At the start of 2020, the University of Kentucky (UK) embarked on an exciting new partnership with WestRock, a materials recycling center and paperboard manufacturing company. Since then, all of the items you place in...
Ryan Lark
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...
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...
10 Sustainable New Years Resolutions for 2023
While it’s possible to implement new habits and healthy lifestyle changes year-round, January provides the perfect opportunity for a fresh start. Many of us create New Year’s resolutions to prioritize our...
In Case You Missed it: 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
Distilleries finding “bourbon shrooms” profitable for spent grains
Mushrooms and distilleries have quite a bit in common thanks to students at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. With funding from the UK...
UK Celebrates America Recycles Day
Each year, the University of Kentucky celebrates America Recycles Day not just on Nov. 15, but all week by encouraging faculty, staff and students to recycle and learn more about recycling on...
How You Can Stay Sustainable on Gamedays
Wildcats, University of Kentucky Recycling needs your help to bring sustainable practices to game days. Here are some ways you can contribute. The Big Blue Recycling Crew makes practicing sustainability...
