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  • Ohio State Launches Textile Recycling Program

    The Ohio State University is taking steps to address a growing environmental issue: textile waste. From June 1 through August 1, Ohio State faculty, staff, and students will have the opportunity to responsibly dispose of their end-of-life clothing through a dedicated recycling drop-off location on campus.The collection site will be located just inside the main lobby of Kottman Hall at 2021 Coffey...
  • Celebrating Trees and Teamwork for Arbor Day

    The 2025 Arbor Day Celebration hosted by Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens brought together students, faculty, staff and volunteers in a tribute to Ohio State’s ever-growing tree canopy and the dedicated crews behind it. Among the event’s highlights was the recognition of Ohio State’s Tree Campus Higher Education Certification, a prestigious designation that reflects the university’s...
  • In the News: Ohio State Awarded 2024 Ohio EPA Recycle Ohio Grant

    The Ohio State University has been awarded the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2024 Recycle Ohio Grant to support the Post-Consumer Waste Bin Transition Project at Ohio Stadium, furthering the university's commitment to sustainability. The grant enabled Ohio State to upgrade 20 waste stations in the club levels, transitioning from a two-bin (recycle/compost) system to a three-bin (tras...
  • Reducing Campus Waste One Drop at a Time

    In an effort to promote sustainability and reduce plastic waste, six new water bottle refill stations have been installed across The Ohio State University Columbus campus, thanks to a grant from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The initiative, led by former university student and current Zero Waste coordinator, Logan Gould, aims to provide accessible hydration options while encoura...
  • City of Ohio State Podcast Season 4, Episode 3: FDC with Kristin Poldemann and Garth Dahdah

    The City of Ohio State podcast welcomes back Kristin Poldemann, associate vice president of Facilities Design and Construction, joined by Garth Dahdah, senior director of Capital Projects and Space Planning for Ambulatory Services and the Wexner Medical Center. From major projects like Outpatient Care Powell to smaller but essential initiatives, they share insights on innovation, efficiency and t...

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