News & Events

Interested in what's going green around UGA and the Athens community? 

Make sure to check here frequently for updates on local Sustainability efforts!

• UGA Shares Composting Recipes (Georgia FACES, 05/01/08)

• University Cuts Water Use by One-fifth (Athens Banner-Herald, 04/02/08)

• Clean Out Your Files Day (Grady College, 03/28/08)

• Georgia Remains in Drought Despite Winter Rain (Georgia FACES, 01/24/08)

• Drought Lingers Despite Recent Rainfall   (Georgia FACES, 12/21/07)

• Campus Colors: Red, Black & Green? (Athens Banner-Herald, 11/30/07)

• All the Grass is Brown (And the Skies Aren't Grey) (Inside Higher Ed, 11/07/07)

• Inventive Make Most of the Rain (Athens Banner-Herald, 10/22/07)

• Use Cunning, Conserve Water (Red & Black, 10/19/07)

• Green Projects Gain Momentum (Red & Black, 10/05/07)

• Roofs: A Good Place to Plot (Athens Banner-Herald, 09/20/07)

• Saving Water Inside: Simple, Easy, Cheap (11Alive.com, 10/03/07)

• University seeks answers to drought dilemma (Red & Black, 9/28/07)

• UGA Campus Transit Goes Green (Columns, 04/23/07)

The State of Georgia is currently under a Drought Level 4!

Declared Drought Response Level Four – No outdoor water use is allowed, other than for activities exempted in 391-3-30-.05, or as the EPD Director may order.

It is important to check with your local water authority for additional restrictions. Local water authorities have the power to add restrictions beyond those mandated by the state

waterSmart is a program that seeks to conserve water in Georgia by encouraging reductions in outdoor water use.  It offers simple tips for maintaining healthy lawns and gardens while using less water. 

Water Smart

If you spot a leak on campus, please make sure to report it to our Work Orders office by calling 542-7456 or by emailing ppdwork@uga.edu.

11/12/2007 - University of Georgia's Physical Plant has just contrasted with a company that will recycle all fluorescent compact lamps, recycling of HID lamps, high pressure sodium, metal halide & mercury vapor! Careful lamp disposal methods can help keep harmful mercury out of the air and also cut down on the amount of materials that end up in the landfill.

11/12/2007 - UGA and other SEC Schools are participating in the 2008 Recyclemania Competition! 
Find out more here or visit RecycleManiacs.org to learn about the competition.

• Phase I of the North Campus Green Corridor is in full effect.  Click for more details!