Announcement Archive
Move In Day Recycling Sets New Record!
Students moving into residence halls recycled more than 13,000 pounds of cardboard on Saturday and Sunday, August 16th and 17th. With the help of Housing and Facilities Services staff members, recycling rates increased by over 60% from last year’s 8,000 pounds!
Posted August 19, 2008
Used Mercury Thermometer Exchange
On Tuesday, July 22 from 11AM to 1PM faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to exchange household mercury thermometers for free battery operated digital thermometers. The exchange will be located on the second floor of the University Center in the Carolyn Brown Lounge (outside the computer store).
Posted July 13, 2008
Going Green Information for Freshmen
Welcome to The University of Tennessee! Over the past five years The University of Tennessee has taken large strides to “green” campus operations. When you arrive on campus you will find many ways to Make Orange Green. To learn more click on “Going Green Information for Freshmen.”
Posted June 04, 2008
Dusk in the Village Goes Green
This year residents of Sutherland and Golf Range Apartments were given an unusual request for the annual spring picnic. In their monthly newsletter residents were asked to BYOP or “Bring Your Own Plate.” In an effort to reduce waste and increase environmental awareness, the staff and residence associations of Sutherland and Golf Range Apartments asked residents to use reusable plates at the event. The UT Recycling program provided compost and recycling bins to further reduce waste creation.
Posted May 30, 2008
Spring Cleaning Success!
Students moving out of campus residence halls donated almost 6 tons of clothes and household items to Goodwill and more than 500 pounds of food to Second Harvest! This material, potentially destined for the landfill, will now go to help others in need. Donated items included ironing boards, clothing with tags still attached, school supplies, and many, many packages of Raman Noodles.
Posted May 29, 2008
Destination ImagiNation Goes Green
This year’s participants in Designation ImagiNation Made Orange Green by recycling, composting, diverting waste, dining without trays, and more! Over 10,500 pounds of material was composted and recycled during the event.
Posted May 28, 2008
May is Smart Trips Month!
Did you know that driving just 12 miles one way to work each day, you are probably spending more than $4,000 a year in commuting expenses? Save money and reduce your environmental impact by enrolling in Smart Trips. Along with savings at the pump you’ll also be able to enter your commutes in your online Commute Log to earn great rewards.
Posted May 27, 2008
Bike to Work Day
Celebrate Bike to Work Day with Smart Trips on Friday, May 16th from 7:30-8:30 AM. Whether you’re already biking to work or just starting out, stop by the ground floor entrance to Hodges Library (Pedestrian Mall side) for a treat from Smart Trips! Bike commuters will receive a coupon for free coffee and a pastry, as well as a tire patch kit!
Posted May 12, 2008
Campus Clean Up Day
Help Make Orange Green by participating in the 6th Annual SGA and URHC Campus Clean Up! Volunteers should meet at the UC Plaza Sunday, April 20th at 1pm. Free food, t-shirts and prizes will be provided! To sign up click the link above.
Posted March 24, 2008
Earth Month Events
Come celebrate Earth Month this April and learn about how UT Knoxville is helping the environment and what you can do. Events kick off March 31st with Mount Trashmore from 10am-2pm in the Pedestrian Mall.
Posted March 24, 2008
College of Architecture and Design Pledges to Become Energy-efficient and Carbon-neutral by 2010
The College of Architecture and Design at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has committed to make its own building -- as well as all its studio projects -- more environmentally friendly. The college is one of only four design institutions in the nation to make such a commitment.
Posted February 01, 2008