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 20,152 pounds were sent to landfill.
“Managing waste at this scale requires commitment from every part of the operation,” said Logan Gould, Zero Waste Coordinator. “From our Athletics staff and collaborators across campus and the community to the thousands of fans in the stands, this program demonstrates what’s possible when everyone works together to make zero waste a reality.”