At the University of Kentucky Campus Kitchen, a remarkable initiative — Meals on Wings — is taking flight, bringing nourishment and community spirit to those who need it most. Meals on Wings is not just about food...
Tag - Food Waste
Katherine Johnson
‘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...
Chelsea Colley
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...
‘Creating a Fertile and Sustainable Future’: Lewis Honors College Speaker Series welcomes Jonathan Webb
The University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College Speaker Series will welcome entrepreneur and AppHarvest Founder Jonathan Webb to campus. The event will take place in-person 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, in the...
A Sustainable Bucket List for Fall Break
The leaves are changing, midterms are behind us, and fall break is right around the corner! Whether you stay on campus or travel back home for UK’s fall break, chances are you’ll be using this time to enjoy...
Food>>Waste>>Compost>>Tea
It is well known that all organic waste from UKY Dining facilities is recycled into nutrient-rich compost. This product is brought back to campus, where it is used by UKY’s Grounds team members as a soil amendment to...
Ritchie Katko
Are You Ready to Sack Hunger?
The holidays are right around the corner! Regardless of what food is going to be on your table this year, the fact remains that there are plenty of people in our communities who suffer from food insecurity. That’s why...
Kate Heidari
Recovery and Redistribution: Fighting Food Insecurity
The University of Kentucky’s influence extends far beyond our campus, and we take pride in our relationship with the Commonwealth. We want to create a space for individuals in the broader community to share...
Ask the Expert: Food Waste and Behavior Change
During Waste Reduction Week, UK Recycling interns organized a documentary screening on food waste – Just Eat It. It’s free on YouTube, so go watch it! Sometimes documentaries can seem overwhelming and leave...
Ask the Expert: Food Waste and the Food Chain
During Waste Reduction Week, UK Recycling interns organized a documentary screening on food waste – Just Eat It. It’s free on YouTube, so go watch it! Sometimes documentaries can seem overwhelming and leave...
