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Goals - Achieve Zero Waste
News: Goals - Achieve Zero Waste
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News Archive
2026
March
April 17: Litter Pick-Up
Heating-to-Cooling Transition
FOD's Mickey Sharron Featured on City of Ohio State Podcast
Plan Your Spring Cleanout With Zero Waste In Mind
Investing in a Greener Near East Side
2026 Fire Alarm Testing Schedule
February
New Compost Drop-Off Location Opens Near North Campus
Natural Gas Safety
The Ohio State University Earns 2025 Tree Campus Recognition from Arbor Day Foundation
Green Buckeye Spotlight: Student Life Facilities and Sustainability
Scarlet, Gray, and Green: Ohio State’s Race to Zero Waste Is On
In the News: Ohio State Sets the Standard for Zero Waste at College Football’s Biggest Stage
Supporting Sustainable Operations Through Campus Waste Data
January
Slideshow: FOD Operations Crews Clear Campus During Winter Storm Fern
FOD Achieves Industry Milestone for Workplace Safety Performance
Be Prepared for Winter Weather
FOD's Molly Kathleen Recognized in USAC Spotlight
2025
December
Power Down Before You Head Out for Winter Break
November
In the News: FOD Featured on CBS Evening News
In the News: After Game Day: The People Behind the Cleanup
FOD Operations Updates
October
Ohio State ranked 28th on the Princeton Review’s list of Top 50 Green Colleges
Cooling-to-Heating Transition
Compost Your Pumpkin This Fall
September
I Know What FOD Operations and OTDI Did Last Summer
Ohio State Students Help Shape the Future of Zero Waste and Operations
August
Fort Hayes Student Welds a Bright Future with Facilities Operations and Development
In the News: Ohio State Continues to Lead the Way in Sustainability Efforts
Chalking Not Permitted on Campus
Six Tons of Hard Cover Books Diverted from Landfill Thanks to Office Cleanouts
Buckeyes Take Top Spot in Big Ten Recycling Rankings
FOD's Peter Calamari Featured on City of Ohio State Podcast
July
FOD Staff Appreciation Lunch
Recycle Your Unwanted Plant Pots, Trays
Tips for an Eco-Friendly Holiday
May
Ohio State Launches Textile Recycling Program
April
Celebrating Trees and Teamwork for Arbor Day
In the News: Ohio State Awarded 2024 Ohio EPA Recycle Ohio Grant
Reducing Campus Waste One Drop at a Time
March
City of Ohio State Podcast Season 4, Episode 3: FDC with Kristin Poldemann and Garth Dahdah
February
Ohio State Recognized for Encouraging Environmental Excellence, Reducing Carbon Emissions
The Ohio State University Earns Tree Campus Higher Education Distinction
January
Scarlet, Gray and Green: Ohio State’s Race to Zero Waste Starts Now!
In the News: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center earns 2024 Tree Campus recognition from Arbor Day Foundation
In the News: FOD's Mary Leciejewski talks waste diversion on the Green Champions Podcast
2024
November
America Recycles Day
In the News: Ohio State Opens Seasonal Pumpkin Composting Site
October
FDC Hosts Higher Ed Design and Construction Conference
Ohio State Awarded $300K for Multimodal Safety Plan
Compost Your Pumpkin This Fall!
September
Mary Leciejewski Featured on City of Ohio State Podcast
Bike to Campus Event Encourages Bike Safety and Resources
Slideshow: Bricker Hall Renovation
July
In the News: FOD’s John Irwin Earns OSEP Award
FOD Staff Appreciation Lunch
Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) Testing
May
A Message from President Carter
The Ohio State University Excels in Race to Zero Waste
April
Ohio State Earns Tree Campus Higher Education Distinction
Celebrate Earth Month
In the News: A Luminous Lab at Ohio State Models Renewable Energy Strategies
March
Become Green Buckeye Certified
In the News: Columbus skyline changing with four tallest new buildings in more than 20 years
February
City of Ohio State Podcast Season 3 Episode 1: Campus Construction
January
Natural Gas Safety
In the News: Ohio State Interns Help University Meet Sustainability Goals
Campus Race to Zero Waste Kicks Off
In the News: How Two Local Hospital Systems Are Going Green
FDC Stakeholder Insights Progress Update - January 2024
2023
December
In the News: When You Go Home, Ohio State Facilities Go to Work
Minimizing Holiday Waste
Buckeye View - Inpatient Hospital
November
FOD Recognized for Advancing Recycling, Composting Initiatives
FOD Leaders Launch Women's ERG
October
Ohio State Recognized for Sustainability Performance
In the News: Construction update on Ohio State Wexner Medical's new hospital tower
Compost Your Pumpkin This Fall!
September
The City of Ohio State Podcast Season 2 Ep. 6: Environmental Health and Safety with Tina Bogac
August
FOD Supports Heart Walk, Raises Nearly $3,000
Ohio State Zero Waste program seeks in-class presentation opportunities
You’re Going Places, Get There Safely
FOD Summer Camp: Improving Campus Spaces
July
FOD Staff Appreciation Lunch
Showing Heart and Sole
Recycle Your Unwanted Plant Pots, Trays
A Q&A with OSEP Award Recipient Mary Leciejewski
June
City of Ohio State Podcast Season 2 Ep. 4: Campus Operations
Creativity at the Core
In the News: FOD Zero Waste Manager Mary Leciejewski Earns OSEP Award
Peter Calamari Bio
Michelle Malone Bio
Loren Brockway Bio
Aparna Dial Bio
Tina Bogac Bio
Kristin Poldemann Bio
Mark Conselyea Bio
May
The Ohio State University Excels in National Competition to Reduce Waste
In the News: Students Create Interactive Wagons
April
Campus Composting: Spreading Seeds and Sustainable Reads
Target Value Budgeting Training
March
Join the Campus Clean-Up on April 18
City of Ohio State Podcast Season 2 Ep. 2: Construction Updates with Kristin Poldemann
Recycling the Present, Saving the Future: The Results of Ohio State’s Waste Characterization Study
In the News: Ohio State participates in race to zero campus waste
February
Campus Race to Zero Waste Kicks Off
January
Rooted in Sustainability
In the News: When does weather warrant canceling in-person classes?
Ohio State University wins 2022 National Recycling Coalition Award
In the News: Ohio State's new hospital tower continues to rise
Medical center recognized as a climate champion
Amanda Lucas applauded for her dedication to the 2022 American Heart Association Central Ohio Heart Walk
2022
November
In the News: Sustainable Design and Construction Initiatives to Help Ohio State Reduce Carbon Footprint
In the News: Ohio State Reduces Carbon Footprint by 30%
Eastbound 12th Avenue Closure
City of Ohio State Podcast Episode 2: Deferred Maitenance with Brett Garrett
FDC Stakeholder Insights Progress Update
In the News: Cleaning up the ’Shoe
October
ArboBlitz 2022 brings new trees to campus
Volunteers Help Beautify Jennings Hall Rain Garden
August
Cutting-Edge Lawn Care
2021
April
In the News: Aparna Dial on Protecting People and the Environment
January
New Sustainable Design and Construction Policy
Coffee Ground, Literally
2018
November
In the News: Renovated Mirror Lake provides hydrogeology lab for students
August
In the News: Mirror Lake re-emerges with new look
In the News: Watch as time and change transform Mirror Lake
In the News: Mirror Lake set to reopen after major renovations
July
In the News: Renovated Mirror Lake nears completion
March
Pomerene Hall Renovation Nearing Completion
Renovation at Pomerene Hall reaches final stages
2017
November
Ohio State Looks To Mirror Lake's Future
September
Construction Continues in Historic Mirror Lake District
June
Trustees Approve Updated Plans for Mirror Lake
March
Advisory team weighs in on renovation of Mirror Lake district
2016
December
Pomerene Hall construction continues with great care
November
Workshop plans Mirror Lake future as a living lab
October
Restoration Set for Mirror Lake and Surrounding District