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  • In the News: Ohio State Continues to Lead the Way in Sustainability Efforts

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | August 26, 2025
    For the third consecutive year, Ohio State Athletics has been recognized as a national leader in sustainable athletics, receiving the 2025 Play to Zero Waste Champion Award from the Green Sports Alliance. "This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our operations team and the many collaborators who support our sustainability efforts," said Logan Gould, Zero Waste Coordinator for...
    Green Sports Alliance Award

  • Chalking Not Permitted on Campus

    August 14, 2025
    Chalking is not permitted on The Ohio State University campus and will be removed by Facilities Operations and Development, which reserves the right to charge for the cost of any repairs required due to removal. In addition, any students found to be responsible would be subject to potential conduct referral. Information about chalking and signage is outlined in the University Signage Standards...
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  • Six Tons of Hard Cover Books Diverted from Landfill Thanks to Office Cleanouts

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | August 13, 2025
    In 2024, the Recycling and Refuse Services team helped divert more than six tons of hard cover books from the landfill through our hard cover book recycling program, thanks in large part to faculty and staff who reached out during office cleanouts. These cleanouts provide an excellent opportunity to responsibly recycle large volumes of materials that accumulate over time. Whether you're moving...
    A view of Logan Gould holding a thumbs up while holding a handle of a bin of recyclable materials.

  • Buckeyes Take Top Spot in Big Ten Recycling Rankings

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | August 5, 2025
    The results are in, and The Ohio State University is leading the Big Ten in recycling - and leaving that team up north in the dust. Ohio State placed first in the Big Ten and among all Ohio colleges in the Per Capita Recycling category of the 2025 Campus Race to Zero Waste competition, with an impressive 16.9 pounds of recycling per person. This category measures how much material is diverted from...
    Campus Race to Zero Waste 2025 logo

  • FOD's Peter Calamari Featured on City of Ohio State Podcast

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | August 5, 2025
    From snow removal to emergency repairs and summer facilities facelifts, the behind-the-scenes work of Facilities Operations and Development (FOD) keeps campus running smoothly all year long. Hear how the team manages 24/7 service calls, prepares for a seamless return to campus in the fall and supports both academic and medical spaces.
    The City of Ohio State Podcast

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