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The Thrifty Cat opens its doors to sustainability

Melanie Schouppe, Reporter October 18, 2025

The Thrifty Cat held its grand opening to help encourage thrifting, sustainability and reducing waste on campus.  The grand opening was held on Friday, Oct. 17, on the walking path between Blazer Dining...

VIDEO: The Thrifty Cat fosters sustainability through clothing on campus

Pierce Brogdon, Videographer October 18, 2025

On Friday, Oct. 17, The Thrifty Cat held its grand opening at Blazer Dining on the University of Kentucky’s campus. In works with UK recycling, the service aimed to reduce on campus waste from students...

Sustainability partners table on Sept. 19, 2024 at Greg Page Lawn in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Carter Skaggs | UKphoto

Families come together for UK’s Sustainability Festival

Aimee Pierce, Reporter September 25, 2024

Updated as of Sept. 30, 2024. University of Kentucky families gathered on Greg Page Lawn for the Sustainability Festival hosted by UK Recycling, UK Sustainability and UK Graduate Housing. This annual...

Environmental Friday

How to keep UK green (and blue) while tailgating

Kelly Walker September 13, 2019

Fall is almost here. Even though it’s almost 100 degrees outside, we are in the home stretch of this intense heat and soon the comforting cool breeze of pumpkin spice, sweaters and falling leaves will...

environmental fridays

Plastic Bag Pollution: Why we should care and what we can do about it

Brianna Stanley October 5, 2018

Plastic bags are an unnecessary evil, and we need to reframe the way we see these seemingly mundane grocery items here in Lexington.These high-density polyethylene receptacles were only introduced to...

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