Ohio State sustainability efforts are expansive and diverse. Sustainability means creating a campus that is timeless, maintainable and flexible; incorporating responsible use of fiscal, environmental and human resources; and having minimal environmental impact.
Resource Stewardship
Ohio State is a recognized leader in developing durable solutions to the pressing challenges of sustainability and in evolving a culture of sustainability through collaborative teaching, pioneering research, comprehensive outreach, and innovative practices and policies.
FOD is committed to supporting and implementing the multiple resources stewardship initiatives below.
Resources
Explore other sustainability programs and initiatives that advance resource stewardship across Ohio State.
News
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Thinking Beyond the Bin
Every item tossed into a trash can, recycling bin or compost container represents a choice about how resources are used. That message is at the heart of America Recycles Day, observed annually on Nov... -
Compost Your Pumpkin This Fall
Don’t let your pumpkins haunt the landfill after spooky season is over! Help next year’s pumpkins grow by composting your old jack-o’-lanterns, gourds, and cornstalks. Starting Oct. 16 through Dec. 3... -
Giving Materials a Second Life Through Recycling and Reuse
Across Ohio State, faculty, staff and students are finding creative ways to keep materials in use and out of the landfill. From recycling hard-to-recycle plastics to repurposing materials for research...