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  • Bike to Campus Event Encourages Bike Safety and Resources

    Brooke McKivergan | September 25, 2024
    On September 23, Facilities Operations and Development, the Office of Student Life Recreational Sports and Transportation and Traffic Management hosted an event promoting sustainable and healthy transportation options. “As always, safety is our number one priority,” said Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) Lt. Bruce Allen. “We’re encouraging bicyclists to follow traffic rules for...
    A view of the Buckeye Bike Hub with about 12 people with their bikes enjoying the event.

  • Become Green Buckeye Certified

    Nicole Holman | March 28, 2024
    Implement best sustainability practices in your campus office or laboratory and become Green Buckeye certified. Complete an online survey to let us know what you are doing to reduce your carbon footprint and minimize waste. Learn about tips to make your space more sustainable and get recognized for your commitment. Learn more and submit the online survey.
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  • In the News: Ohio State Reduces Carbon Footprint by 30%

    November 15, 2022
    As shared recently via Ohio State News, the university’s carbon emissions fell by 30% since adopting sustainability goals in 2015. The achievement reflects significant momentum as the university prepares to accelerate its progress. "Ohio State is dedicated to sustainability," said Jay Kasey, senior vice president of the Office of Administration and Planning. "Our carbon footprint reductions show...
    fall day on campus

  • Cutting-Edge Lawn Care

    August 16, 2022
    Summer is a busy time of year for Mike Koeritzer of Facilities Operations and Development (FOD). The FOD landscape superintendent says he and his team are beautifying Ohio State’s campus as students return to school this fall. “We are cleaning up landscape beds, mulching, mowing, edging sidewalks to get the campus looking good,” Koeritzer said. To aid in the effort, and to address sustainability...
    An electric mower with a landscaper in the background cleaning up grass.

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