Are you passionate about sustainability? Do you want to work in a field that reflects your values and supports your vision for a more sustainable future? If you answered yes, you aren’t alone! Working in the...
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Chelsea Colley
In Case You Missed It: Meet Jesse Okorafor, a doctoral student and an energy engineering intern at the University of Kentucky
In this article, I conduct an interview with doctorate student, Jesse Okorafor, who also plays an active role in sustainability on UK’s campus. I spoke with Jesse about his background in energy conservation, his...
Tips for cycling, scooting in cold weather
Cold weather doesn’t mean you have to give up on cycling and scooting! But it does mean that you may have to make some modifications that allow you to continue getting around on two wheels. Below are some tips for your...
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...
In Case You Missed It: What is Intersectional Environmentalism and Why is it Important?
Although I’ve followed the Intersectional Environmentalism movement for several years on social media, I did not begin extensively researching the topic until last semester, when I was given the opportunity to...
Everything is Science citywide festival returns
Everything is Science, Lexington’s citywide science festival, returns for its fifth year with an exciting new theme: It’s About Time! What can seem like an intimidating topic is, in reality, quite relatable —...
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...
Graduate Students Present Work at Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing
Four graduate students in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering traveled to Berlin, Germany to present their work at the Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing in October, 2022. (The following...
