Student habits conflict with sustainability goals
W&L’s push for carbon neutrality faces conflict as student convenience clashes with waste-diversion goals
W&L ahead of schedule for reaching carbon neutrality
The sustainability office is quietly reshaping campus life, one boiler, one solar panel and one turned-off air conditioner at a time
The new Williams School building intentionally has less trash cans
The university sustainability office says fewer trash cans will lead to less waste in classrooms
Panelists cast doubt on divestment. New student group says green investment is the better solution.
The Sustainable Innovation Investment Society plans to give students the tools they need to put their money where their mouth is when it comes to environmental activism
Taste of Lexington promotes environmental awareness
The SEAL event connected students to several local businesses that prioritize sustainable practices
W&L’s eco-friendly stormwater practices are paying off, literally
Lexington is working to build better stormwater infrastructure, in part through a new utility fee that rewards sustainable practices
Students and dining services staff at odds over new reusable to-go box program
Dining services officials say the program is more environmentally responsible and promotes community engagement. But students are frustrated by the change
Residential buildings adopt goals for sustainability with new compost bins
Students are partnering with the Office of Sustainability to bring sustainable waste options to more places around campus
W&L hits climate milestone with solar power
After seven years of negotiations, a new solar array will provide sustainable energy for W&L and the region
SEAL celebrates sustainability with inaugural campus-wide garage sale
W&L’s sustainability office partnered with student groups to showcase the university’s environmental efforts
W&L launches new sustainability projects
W&L is taking steps to become carbon-neutral and reduce fossil fuel and plastic usage on campus
W&L launches new sustainability projects
The university is taking more steps to be carbon-neutral and reduce fossil fuel usage, while also banning the sale of single-use, plastic water bottles on campus