Check out all the exciting events, opportunities to serve, and honor how we care for our planet and each other!
Students for Sustainability (S4S) and the Office of Sustainability have coordinated on many ways to get involved in sustainability initiatives. Please join us for some of the upcoming events and volunteer opportunities, and check out the many FREE resources on campus, too!
How will you reduce your carbon footprint and/or support sustainability & resilient initiatives?
Would you like to host an event with reusable dishes and cups?
Check out our Re Use kits for small gatherings and avoid the use of disposables!
We have the Re Use kits that can accommodate a group of 5-50 people. The link to reserve your kit may be found on the sustainability website. We will work with you to secure the reuse kits for your event and return them to be washed with Dining. The Re Use kits need to be reserved at least one week in advance of your event.
Would you like to collect your foodscraps and divert them from the landfill?
Join the Community Scale Composting Program at the Knox Farm and work with us to reduce our waste on campus and treat it as a resource!
Students, staff, and faculty are welcome to join our program. We ask that you apply with the link above and complete a 15 minute training with us before you begin the program.
We will offer compost trainings as needed and will host a more comprehensive workshop in Spring term.
Would you like to compost with confidence?
Most ECO products (coffee cups, clear Eco cups, napkins, take out soup cups) from Dining Services at Knox are BPI certified compostable and should be placed in the industrial compostable green bins. As materials can be confusing, it always a good idea to read the fine print on the items to determine the appropriate bins to place them in.
Would you like to take less to the Landfill?
Reduce your reliance on single use items and materials that will end up in the landfill.
Remember:
Styrofoam, solo cups and #6 plastics should go to the Landfill.
Reduce your consumption of unnecessary packaging, buy in bulk, take reusable containers and bags with you when you shop and eat out!
Knox Farm Volunteer Crew
Volunteer with the Knox Farm crew!
Mondays and Fridays 4pm-5:15pm
Knox Farm (422 S Academy St by the high tunnels)
Help manage the Knox farm, learn about how to make soil blocks, sow spring seeds, learn about composting, meet new friends, harvest fresh produce to share and take to the Caf!
Office of Sustainability at Knox
Contact us to get involved or with questions and ideas!
Tina Hope, Director of Sustainability Initiatives/Knox Farm kahope@knox.edu
Harvi Taylor, Campus as a Living Lab Coordinator htaylor@knox.edu
Website: knox.edu/sustainability
Office Location: Sustainability Cottage in the Quads
