Sustainability
Ohio State sustainability efforts are expansive and diverse. Sustainability means creating a campus that is timeless, maintainable and flexible; incorporating responsible use of fiscal, environmental and human resources; and having minimal environmental impact.
Resource Stewardship Sustainability Goals
Ohio State is a recognized leader in developing durable solutions to the pressing challenges of sustainability and in evolving a culture of sustainability through collaborative teaching, pioneering research, comprehensive outreach, and innovative practices and policies.
FOD is committed to supporting and implementing the multiple resources stewardship goals below.
Resources
Below are additional resources to learn more about sustainability programs and initiatives at Ohio State.
Office of Student Life Sustainability InstituteWexner Medical CenterAthletics SustainabilityGreen Buckeye Certification
News
As highlighted by Ohio State News, Facilities Operations and Development (FOD) interns Reva Baste-Bania, Lexi Capka, Logan Gould, Maya Hammond, Mackenzie Hebert and Karissa Mitchell are not only helping the university reduce waste and increase operational efficiency, they're learning
Campus Race to Zero Waste has officially started! For the next eight weeks, Ohio State will be competing against other universities across the county to determine who has the highest landfill diversion rate!
As highlighted by Columbus Monthly, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center continues to be a leader in utilizing more sustainable practices to reduce the environmental impact of the hospital system.