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  • 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 Developmen...
    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 SustainabilityCertification Level: SilverCertification Date: June 6, 2024The 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 pro...
    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 20,15...
    Six student interns spell out O-H-I-O with their arms while standing inside Ohio Stadium.

  • Supporting Sustainable Operations Through Campus Waste Data

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | February 3, 2026
    The results are in from Facilities Operations and Development’s (FOD) 2025 Waste Characterization Study, which examined waste and recycling across Ohio State’s Columbus campus. This study was made possible through funding from Coca-Cola Consolidated, supporting the university’s ongoing resource stewardship efforts.The study revealed a clear opportunity: more than half of what is currently thrown ...
    A view of a recycling bin where trash and a banana peel are seen.

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