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  • Turn Your Office Cleanout Into a Recycling Win

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | July 30, 2026
    As the new academic year begins, many departments are organizing offices, storage rooms and shared spaces to prepare for the return of students, faculty and staff. Before sending unwanted materials to the landfill, consider how your cleanout can support waste reduction efforts across campus. The FOD Recycling and Refuse Services team is here to help make your office cleanout as sustainable as...
    An office with four red recycling bins and cleaning supplies.

  • Recycle Your Plastic Plant Pots

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | June 29, 2026
    Help make a positive impact on the environment and free up space during the plastic pot recycling event that runs from Monday, July 6, through Monday, July 27. Facilities Operations and Development (FOD) Recycling and Refuse Services and the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) are teaming up to collect your unwanted plant pots, cell packs, and trays so that they can...
    Six blue recycle bins

  • Hosting a Greener Fourth of July Celebration

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | June 22, 2026
    Are you preparing for an Independence Day holiday gathering? Here are a few tips to help you and your guests have an eco-friendly 4 th of July. Avoid making too much food. Plan for the number of people that will be attending. Look in your cabinets for ingredients before shopping at your local farm or market. Utilize leftovers. Place leftovers in reusable containers and refrigerate within two hours...
    Independence Day

  • In the News: Ohio State Celebrates Fourth Consecutive Play to Zero Recognition

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | May 27, 2026
    The Ohio State University Department of Athletics and Business Advancement continues to set the standard for sustainability in collegiate sports, earning its fourth consecutive Green Sports Alliance Play to Zero Waste Champion Award. FOD's Logan Gould, Zero Waste Coordinator, and Meredith Laidly, Resource Stewardship Coordinator, accepted the award on behalf of Ohio State during the 2026 Green...
    Logan Gould and Meredith Laidly

  • Sustainable Paper Products and Hand Dryers Reshape Campus Operations

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | May 21, 2026
    Facilities Operations and Development (FOD) is leading a university-wide effort to reduce the environmental impact of paper towel waste by installing high-efficiency hand dryers or a more sustainable single-use option. In 2025, paper towels accounted for approximately 6.7% of all campus waste, more than 1,600 tons annually. “Reducing waste at this scale requires both behavior change and smarter...
    Compostable paper towels with a sign on the bin that says, "paper towels are compostable"

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