Sustainability in Student Affairs
Sustainability refers to the ability to meet current needs without degrading the economic‚ ecologic‚ or social systems that future generations will rely on for meeting their needs. Sustainability is also a process of continuous improvement where slight changes in habits and lifestyles along with new technologies can yield tremendous benefits for the community‚ the economy‚ and the environment.
Residence Life Sustainability programs are designed to help UK students make sustainable lifestyle choices and to reduce the overall ecological footprint of our Residence Halls. Follow links on the left side of this page to learn more about our programs.
news and upcoming events
News and Upcoming Events
EARTHDAYS IN THE BLUEGRASS 2009 is just around the corner. A full month of programs, films, music, workshops and more begins on April first. For a full calendar of events click here.
SUSTAINABILITY - In December of 2008, UK approved its first Policy Statement on Sustainability. Read the full statement at: http://www.uky.edu/sustainability/efforts.html#4.
RECYCLEMANIA 2009 - UK is participating in this nation-wide contest for the fourth time. This year there are more than 500 schools competing. At the mid-point of the competition, UK is first among the 7 SEC schools and 19th out of the 159 public schools in the Per Capita Classic Competition.
residence life recycling . university of kentucky . 537 patterson office tower . lexington‚ ky . 40506–0027 . (859) 257–2003 . fax (859) 323–0003