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  • The Ohio State University Excels in Race to Zero Waste

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | May 30, 2024
    The Ohio State University Columbus campus joined 2.7 million students, faculty and staff across the country in the 2024 Campus Race to Zero Waste competition. Over 30.7 million pounds of waste in total was donated, composed and recycled while 105 million single-use plastics were kept out of the landfill. That’s enough to prevent the release of 23,174 metric tons of carbon dioxide, equal to avoidi...
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  • Ohio State Earns Tree Campus Higher Education Distinction

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | April 9, 2024
    The Ohio State University was honored with the 2023 Tree Campus Higher Education recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management. “Receiving this recognition again is a testament to Ohio State’s commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainability and community engagement,” said Stephen Schneider, landscape planner for Facilities Operations ...
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  • Celebrate Earth Month

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | April 2, 2024
    Monday, April 22 is Earth Day, a nationally recognized day set to inspire appreciation for the environment. The Green Team Employee Resource Group (ERG) is hosting virtual and in-person events to honor Earth Day. The Green Team ERG is a group of Ohio State employees who are dedicated to improving environmental health in our communities through action and education on why it’s important to work to...
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  • In the News: A Luminous Lab at Ohio State Models Renewable Energy Strategies

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | April 1, 2024
    Architectural Record recently highlighted the 64,000-square-foot Energy Advancement and Innovation Center (EAIC). Brendan Flaherty, Facilities Design and Construction (FDC) project manager of the EAIC, said the team had initially considered making the EAIC net zero, but that a PV array to meet the project's full demand would be "way, way too big." By pivoting to a research facility that allo...
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  • Become Green Buckeye Certified

    holman.126@osu.edu | 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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