Kent Wired Article by Alton NorthrupBy Alton Northrup, Kent Wired When making an effort to recycle, not everyone does it right. “Sometimes, people do something that’s called ‘wishcycling,’” said Melanie Knowles, the sustainability manager for the university. “You look at this item, you say, ‘Oh, I wish this was recyclable.’ If you put it in the recycling, it’s going to be contaminated.”At Kent State, recycling is single stream, which means all recyclable materials go in one dumpster. Each week, Kimble Companies collects recycling from campus and takes it to its facility in Twins...
If you have any interest at all with keeping up with fashion trends, you have likely succumbed to the siren call of fast fashion at some point. Ever notice how the clothing section at Target seems to be updated every few weeks rather than seasonally? These affordable, trendy pieces may help you put together a cute outfit without breaking the bank, but they will end up costing you more in the long run, experts say.According to Noël Palomo-Lovinski, a sustainable fashion expert and professor in Kent State University’s School of Fashion, fast fashion is about showcasing new clothes every time a c...
Kent Wired Article by Quintin Page By Quintin Page, Kent Wired Speakers at the ESDRI Water Sustainability Forum answer questions from the audience. (Courtesy of Andrea Hallgren.) As the campus-wide Race to Zero Waste continues, students and faculty of Kent State along with members of the community were invited to learn from experts about building better water systems.Hosted by the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI) on Thursday in the Cartwright Hall auditorium, the Sustainability Forum: Building Better Water Systems was the first of its...
Meatless meatballs, tempeh, mushroom-based burgers, lentil-filled bao buns and country fried tofu steak are some of the dishes being offered on "Meatless Mondays" at Eastway and the DI Dining in March.Lentil filling and steamed bao buns were offered on a recent Meatless Monday at Eastway.It's one of several initiatives by Kent State's University Culinary Services team. Sarah Korzan, registered dietitian and assistant director of University Culinary Services, said, "We're tabling each Monday in both locations trying to get people to try these options and tell us what they think of them to incor...
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare by EmailFrom the Division of Information Technology's Story TeamWednesday, March 20, from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., is the final E-cycle electronics recycling event of the spring. Members of both the campus and city of Kent community can recycle used electronics through Infinite Electronics Recycling LLC, an R2 certified recycler, where materials are handled in an environmentally and socially responsible way.In an era where technology evolves rapidly, the disposal of old electronics has become a common practice. However, amidst the eagerness to r...
As the calendar inches ever closer to spring, Kent State University students and community residents are gearing up for the variety of warm-weather outdoor activities available in the region, including kayaking, biking, hiking and more.Kent students and residents will gain even better access to outdoor recreation and travel, thanks to a new hike and bike trail that was approved by Kent City Council members on March 6.According to a report from The Portager, the proposed Lake Rockwell Trail is intended to serve as a “nonmotorized connection” offering access between parks, residential neighborho...
Hannah Petrosky joined the Kent State chapter of the Scientistas Foundation in the fall of 2023 at the urging of a friend, Ella Spalding, as a way to nurture her interest in stargazing and astronomy. Petrosky had perfect timing because now she finds herself involved in one of the most anticipated celestial events in North America, the upcoming total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024. Petrosky, a senior integrated science major in Kent State’s College of Education, Health and Human Services, is a member of a pre-service teacher education team participating in a grant-funded citize...
FAST Plan DiscountCourtesy of University Culinary Services, special monthly promotions are available if you have the FAST (faculty and staff) Meal Plan. During the entire month of March, FAST Plan users receive 15% off all beverages and snacks at the Flash Bistro.FAST Plan holders also receive 5% off their retail purchase at any culinary services location on Kent campus.Learn more about the FAST Plan on the Culinary Services website.Summit St. Cafe DiscountAll SRWC members (community, faculty/staff, students) receive 20% off their total purchase at the Summit St. Cafe. Members need to sho...
After two years of preparation, the Community Geography Lab had its grand opening in McGilvrey Hall on Thursday, Feb. 29. What started as a room filled with filing cabinets and old maps, turned into a colorful local resource featuring whiteboard-topped tables and maps lining the walls. Located on the fourth floor of McGilvrey Hall, in room 410, the Community Geography Lab is open to Kent State University students as well as residents to offer community-driven research. The open house invited faculty, staff, students and community members into the space to explore and see the dramatic tran...
The E-Cycle Drive at Kent State University offers an opportunity for students, staff, faculty and members of the Kent community to responsibly and sustainably recycle unwanted electronics.Drop-off days are March 6, 12 and 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The receiving station is located behind the Kent State University Surplus Store at 414 E. Main St, in the R-17 Parking Lot between S. Willow St. and S. Lincoln St. The E-Cycle Drive is hosted by Kent State's Office of Sustainability, University Facilities Management and Receiving and Distribution Services.Accepted electronics include flat scr...