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Public Recycling Drop-Off Changes
The Public Recycling Drop-Off has made some changes to protect staff and the public during this time. Plastic film/plastic bags, […]
DIY Reusable Bag
Taking steps to be more environmentally friendly doesn’t have to be hard or expensive. One change you can make is […]
Zero Waste in Knoxville
Sometimes it’s hard to know where to start when trying to reduce your waste. Here are some ideas specifically for […]
How to Recycle
You’ve probably heard of the three R’s. If you read our blog post about the five R’s, then you know […]
Unsustainable: A Planet in Crisis
There’s an exhibition at the Ewing Gallery in the Art and Architecture building called Unsustainable: A Planet in Crisis. Along […]
What are the 5 R’s of Sustainability?
Refuse The first step to handle waste should be to reduce the amount that’s made in the first place. If […]
Sustainable Holidays
Winter break can be a wonderful time for giving gifts, eating delicious food, spending time with loved ones, and caring […]
Sustainability Partners with Clarence Brown Theatre
At the University of Tennessee, collaboration is key, and this statement doesn’t just apply to our students and faculty! Many […]
Zero Waste Orientation Meals
This summer, in partnership with the Office of New Student & Family Programs and Vol Dining, we successfully hosted 43 […]
Trash to Treasure: Recovering Furniture from Demoed Morrill Hall
As housing upgrades proceed around campus, demolition of Morrill Hall has already begun. After the last students checked out this […]