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  • New Compost Drop-Off Location Opens Near North Campus

    Jake Rahe | February 24, 2026
    Ohio State is pleased to announce the opening of a new compost drop-off location in the parking lot of the Northwood–High Building at 2231 N. High Street. This site is the newest addition to Ohio State’s compost drop-off program, bringing the total number of locations across campus to nine. Composting plays an important role in reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills. Organic materials...
    Compost buckets on table

  • The Ohio State University Earns 2025 Tree Campus Recognition from Arbor Day Foundation

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | February 10, 2026
    The Arbor Day Foundation recognized The Ohio State University as a 2025 Tree Campus for its dedication to enhancing community well-being through tree education, investment and community engagement. “Being recognized as a Tree Campus reflects the long-term care and intention we put into our landscapes, said Stephen Schneider, landscape services planner for Facilities Operations and Development (FOD...
    Tree Campus Arbor Day Foundation Logo

  • Green Buckeye Spotlight: Student Life Facilities and Sustainability

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | February 5, 2026
    Department: Student Life Facilities and Sustainability Certification Level: Silver Certification Date: June 6, 2024 The Office of Student Life Green Buckeyes program and Facilities Operations and Development (FOD) are proud to announce that front-of-house composting is available at the Ohio Union! While back-of-house food waste diversion has been operational since the building opened, this pilot...
    Green Buckeye Certification

  • 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...
    Six student interns spell out O-H-I-O with their arms while standing inside Ohio Stadium.

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