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  • Scarlet, Gray, and Green: Ohio State’s Race to Zero Waste Is On

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | February 4, 2026
    The Campus Race to Zero Waste is underway, and Ohio State is once again stepping up to compete with colleges and universities across the country. Over the next eight weeks, Buckeyes will work together to increase our landfill diversion rate and prove that sustainability is a team sport.This competition isn’t just about numbers. It’s about everyday actions adding up to real impact. Whether you’re ...
    Campus Race to Zero Waste 2026 logo

  • In the News: Ohio State Sets the Standard for Zero Waste at College Football’s Biggest Stage

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | February 4, 2026
    The Ohio State University once again demonstrated that championship-level athletics and resource stewardship go hand in hand.Across seven home football games, Ohio State achieved a season waste diversion rate of 92.73 percent, surpassing its 90 percent zero-waste benchmark. More than 257,000 pounds of material were diverted from landfills through recycling, composting, and reuse, while just 20,15...
    Six student interns spell out O-H-I-O with their arms while standing inside Ohio Stadium.

  • Supporting Sustainable Operations Through Campus Waste Data

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | February 3, 2026
    The results are in from Facilities Operations and Development’s (FOD) 2025 Waste Characterization Study, which examined waste and recycling across Ohio State’s Columbus campus. This study was made possible through funding from Coca-Cola Consolidated, supporting the university’s ongoing resource stewardship efforts.The study revealed a clear opportunity: more than half of what is currently thrown ...
    A view of a recycling bin where trash and a banana peel are seen.

  • Slideshow: FOD Operations Crews Clear Campus During Winter Storm Fern

    rahe.21@osu.edu | January 30, 2026
    FOD crews worked around the clock to keep campus roads and pathways clear for students to return to campus Wednesday morning after Columbus received nearly a foot of snow during winter storm Fern.Crews cleared 12” inches of snow across 130 miles of campus sidewalk and 40 miles of campus roads during below-zero temperatures.Check out these timelapses to see how much snow fell on the South Oval:&nb...
    Snow plow clearing snow on campus

  • FOD Achieves Industry Milestone for Workplace Safety Performance

    holman.126@osu.edu | January 27, 2026
    Facilities Operations and Development (FOD) reached an exciting achievement in workplace safety—one that reflects the hard work, vigilance and shared commitment of facilities operations teams on Ohio State’s Columbus campus.Throughout the year, workplace safety metrics are closely monitored to understand trends, identify risks and continuously improve how staff stay safe on the job. One of the mo...
    Orton Hall and oval with snow

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