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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...
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  • 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 ...
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  • Ohio State ranked 28th on the Princeton Review’s list of Top 50 Green Colleges

    rahe.21@osu.edu | October 30, 2025
    Ohio State has been ranked 28th on the Princeton Review’s list of Top 50 Green Colleges. This is the first time Ohio State has been recognized for this distinction and is the highest ranked school in the Big Ten.More than 25 survey data points were analyzed to tally Green Rating scores. The rating was developed to provide a measure of a school's performance as an environmentally aware and p...

  • 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 Faciliti...
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  • 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...
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