Since day one of assuming her role, Mayor Madeleine Rogero has consistently placed an emphasis on sustainability projects and initiatives through economically feasible and practical methods. Under her leadership, an Energy and Sustainability Taskforce was established and the Energy and Sustainability Initiative was created to help make Knoxville a greener, more sustainable city.

We are excited to announce that after months of planning, UT Recycling is merging with the Office of Sustainability. The merger is an attempt to achieve carefully considered goals related to facilities management and sustainability at UT.

Shannon Campbell was voted by the Committee on the Campus Environment as the April Sustainability Champion. This monthly award recognizes a UT faculty, staff or student who exemplifies what it means to “Make Orange Green.”

The annual Environmental Leadership Awards were held on Wednesday, April 24 to recognize students, faculty, staff, and community members who […]

The annual Environmental Leadership Awards were held on Wednesday, April 24 to recognize students, faculty, staff, and community members who […]

  The annual Environmental Leadership Awards were held on Wednesday, April 24 to recognize students, faculty, staff, and community members […]

  It has been such an exciting Earth Month so far! Volunteer events, outdoor activities, and career mingles have all […]

  We had another full week packed with exciting events, and are looking forward to our upcoming events as well. […]

  We had a great first week of Earth Month! We hit record number of volunteers, had our favorite mascot […]

Dylan Vines was voted by the Committee on the Campus Environment as the March Sustainability Champion. This monthly award recognizes a UT […]