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Events
The Office of Sustainability is involved in various events throughout the year.
- Campus Sustainability Month: October
- National Solar Tour: October
- Bra Recycling Drive: October
- Game Day Challenge: Fall Semester
- Winter Coat and Clothing Drive: November/December
- Campus Race to Zero Waste: Spring Semester
- E-Cycle Drive: March
- Earth Month Events: April
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In early February, scientists reported the hottest temperature on record in Antarctica: 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Studies show climate change is disproportionately affecting the poles, warming them faster than anywhere else on Earth, and raising questions about what kinds of…
KENT STATE BIOLOGIST JOINS TENNESSEE, TOLEDO COLLEAGUES TO STUDY ARCTIC CLIMATE CHANGE EFFECTS; Kent State Today; February 25, 2020
In early February, scientists reported the hottest temperature on record in Antarctica: 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Studies show climate change is disproportionately affecting the poles, warming them faster than anywhere else on Earth, and raising questions about what kinds of…Image
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The trees on Kent State University’s campus bring something new to marvel at each season. In the summer, trees provide welcoming shade for students to lounge, fall brings vivid leaves that crunch under students’ feet on the way to classes, and winter pines provide an idyllic…
PLANTING KENT STATE’S PLACE: TREE CAMPUS USA RECOGNITION; Kent State Today; February 24, 2020
The trees on Kent State University’s campus bring something new to marvel at each season. In the summer, trees provide welcoming shade for students to lounge, fall brings vivid leaves that crunch under students’ feet on the way to classes, and winter pines provide an idyllic…Image
![Kent State has been awarded the Tree Campus USA recognition for the 12th consecutive year.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/Tree1Crop_1_1.jpg?VersionId=u7SkUozT_9IXYcyKrj5zRV0bOXDX9iLH)
PLANTING KENT STATE’S PLACE: TREE CAMPUS USA RECOGNITION; Kent State Today; Monday February 24, 2020
The trees on Kent State University’s campus bring something new to marvel at each season. In the summer, trees provide welcoming shade for students to lounge, fall brings vivid leaves that crunch under students’ feet on the way to classes, and winter pines provide an…
PLANTING KENT STATE’S PLACE: TREE CAMPUS USA RECOGNITION; Kent State Today; Monday February 24, 2020
The trees on Kent State University’s campus bring something new to marvel at each season. In the summer, trees provide welcoming shade for students to lounge, fall brings vivid leaves that crunch under students’ feet on the way to classes, and winter pines provide an…WKSU Link
WKSU | By Jon Nungesser
Published February 22, 2020…
Kent State's Food Waste is Quasar's Specialty; WKSU; February 22, 2020
WKSU Link WKSU | By Jon Nungesser Published February 22, 2020…Image
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Andrea Case sits at a table in Kent State’s Center for the Visual Arts, carefully contemplating the silhouettes of leaves printed in bold contrasting colors on the paper in front of her.
“As a non-artist, I still feel comfortable having an opinion about this art, and trying to…
KENT STATE ARTIST, BIOLOGIST UNITE TO DESIGN PRINT FOR NATIONAL PROJECT; Kent State Research News; February 18, 2020
Andrea Case sits at a table in Kent State’s Center for the Visual Arts, carefully contemplating the silhouettes of leaves printed in bold contrasting colors on the paper in front of her. “As a non-artist, I still feel comfortable having an opinion about this art, and trying to…Kent State implements changes to recycling policy
Becca Sagaris General assignment reporter
February 16, 2020
Kent Wired
Kent State implemented changes to its recycling…
Kent State implements changes to recycling policy; Kent Wired; February 16, 2020
Kent State implements changes to recycling policy Becca Sagaris General assignment reporter February 16, 2020 Kent Wired Kent State implemented changes to its recycling…By Becca Sagaris, Kent Wired
Kent State implemented changes to its recycling policy for the Kent campus this February.
“The biggest change is in plastics, of what can be recycled and what cannot,” said Leah Graham, the outreach recycling coordinator. “Plastic bottles and jugs…
Kent State implements changes to recycling policy; Kent Wired; February 16, 2020
By Becca Sagaris, Kent Wired Kent State implemented changes to its recycling policy for the Kent campus this February. “The biggest change is in plastics, of what can be recycled and what cannot,” said Leah Graham, the outreach recycling coordinator. “Plastic bottles and jugs…WKSU Link
WKSU | By Joe Gunderman
Published February 15,…
Kent State to Keep Food Scraps Out of Landfills; WKSU; February 15, 2020
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When it comes to recycling Northeast Ohioans may have some unlearning to do. Nationwide changes for acceptable recycling materials are currently in effect for the region and the Kent Campus.
2020 Kent Campus Recycling Changes:
NEW CAMPUS RECYCLING CHANGES IN EFFECT; HR Faculty/Staff News; February 7, 2020
When it comes to recycling Northeast Ohioans may have some unlearning to do. Nationwide changes for acceptable recycling materials are currently in effect for the region and the Kent Campus. 2020 Kent Campus Recycling Changes:Image
![Student from team expeditionary:peak trainers put the finishing touches on their final project during the 2020 Fashion Tech Hackathon](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/hackathon%203_0_1.jpg?VersionId=z3zOyVF7ReOWU8sPJNJQZpsfT1cFGDFQ)
SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE THE FOCUS DURING KENT STATE’S FASHION TECH HACKATHON
The Fashion Tech Hackathon, a cross-circular event hosted by the Kent State University School of Fashion Design and Merchandising, took place Jan. 24 – 26 and experienced record-breaking…