Skip to main content

News

  • Paper Towel Composting Grows Across the Columbus Campus

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | May 18, 2026
    The Ohio State Facilities Operations and Development (FOD) Recycling and Refuse Services team and the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) have expanded composting efforts across most CFAES buildings on the Columbus campus. The initiative adds paper towel composting in restrooms and expands front-of-house composting in applicable areas. Buildings included in the...
    A woman is seen about to put a paper towel into a paper towel specific compost bin.

  • Green Buckeye Spotlight: Facilities Information and Technology Services

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | May 15, 2026
    Department: Facilities Information and Technology Services Certification Level: Bronze Certification Date: May 27, 2025 Facilities Information and Technology Services (FITS) recently joined the Hefty ReNew program with support from Recycling and Refuse Services. To launch the effort, Recycling and Refuse Services provided a collection bin, signage, starter liners and an email template staff could...
    Green Buckeye Certification FITS

  • Custodial Cleaning Calendar Pilot Showing Positive Results

    Jake Rahe | April 30, 2026
    Several months have passed since the launch of the Custodial Cleaning Calendar Smartsheet and our partnership with the College of Engineering (COE) to pilot the tool. As with any new technology, there have been a few opportunities to refine the process and address minor issues along the way. Overall, however, feedback from the pilot has been very positive. The calendar has improved awareness of...

  • Celebrating Earth Day

    Jake Rahe | April 22, 2026
    Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22. In honor of this milestone, we want to recognize and appreciate the work FOD does to support our resource stewardship initiatives on campus. From caring for our buildings and grounds to supporting responsible resource use, our efforts are essential to strengthen Ohio State’s commitment to a more sustainable future. This work is enhanced through strong...
    Earth day wellness

  • April 17: Litter Pick-Up

    Jake Rahe | March 31, 2026
    This spring, the Facilities Operations and Development (FOD) team is proud to host a campus litter cleanup on April 17, 2026! Students, faculty, and staff are invited to join us for a hands-on opportunity to help beautify our campus. One-hour shifts will be available between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, making it easy to fit volunteering into your day. Share your #BuckeyeLove for the environment while...
    Tulips in spring

News Archive