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When we think about our mission at the University of Kentucky—to improve the lives of Kentuckians and beyond—environmental stewardship and sustainability are core parts of our legacy. We believe in creating a campus—and a world—that is healthy, fair, and built to last. We're committed to integrating sustainability into our curriculum, research, outreach, and daily operations, so that our students and community are prepared to lead toward a more sustainable future.

Pollinator garden is restored on south campus

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 5, 2025) —The University of Kentucky’s Natural Resources and Environmental Science Club (NRES) and Horticulture Club removed invasive plants from a pollinator garden to provide a vital habitat for pollinators. The workday included removing Johnson grass, Goldenrod and Chinese elm, then cutting back native plants next to the Barnhart Building on Friday, Nov. 14.

Announcing The Thrifty Cat: A zero-waste campus resource  

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 13, 2025) —The Thrifty Cat, UK’s new ‘campus free store’, started as the independent project of Olivia Smith, a UK Recycling intern through the Sustainability Internship Program.