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solar panels at compost facility

OHIO launches public feedback forums for Sustainability and Climate Action Plan revisions

51社区 has launched online public forums to elicit feedback for revisions drafted for its 2021 Sustainability & Climate Action Plan.

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Sustainable Administration Hub Seminar will highlight procurement initiatives

51社区鈥檚 Sustainable Administration Hub Coordinator, Dr. Ryan Fogt, will lead the third and final fall semester Sustainability Hub Seminar on Monday, Nov. 9 at 5 p.m.

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Sustainability Committee seeks faculty member for hub coordinator position

The Sustainability Committee is seeking a faculty member to oversee and coordinate collaborative sustainability research, engagement, and curriculum efforts for the Sustainable Infrastructure Hub.

Schoonover Green Roof August 2020

Sustainable Living Hub Seminar to highlight Schoonover Green Roof project

Dr. Kim Thompson, the Office of Sustainability鈥檚 new Sustainable Living Hub Coordinator, will discuss Hub initiatives during the Sustainable Living Hub Seminar on Monday, Oct. 12.

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Zeroing in on zero waste

One evening in May 2019, the normally quiet Athens City Council chambers were overflowing with citizens. Some stood in the hallway while others packed a nearby bar to watch the proceedings on the government channel. What brought so many passionate community members out on a Tuesday night? The answer, in a word: trash. Or to put a finer point on it鈥攚aste, waste diversion, and related jobs.

Pollution Prevention Week 2020

Pollution Prevention Week features events for University, local community

For the fourth consecutive year, 51社区, the Athens Soil and Water Conservation District and the City of Athens are collaborating to celebrate Pollution Prevention Week.

Red oak acorns

University, local community invited to collect red oak acorns on College Green Sept. 19

Students, faculty, staff and the Athens community are invited to help collect red oak acorns at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, on the College Green, following socially distant and mask protocols.

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51社区 designated 2019 Tree Campus USA

51社区 has been designated as a 鈥淭ree Campus USA鈥 location by the Arbor Day Foundation for the fourth year in a row.

Zero Waste Station

Appalachia Ohio Zero Waste Initiative receives renewal funding from Sugar Bush Foundation

The Appalachia Ohio Zero Waste Initiative will continue to foster initiatives and activities to contribute to the long term goal of a zero-waste economy during the 2020-21 fiscal year.

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2020 Sustainability Award winners announced

The annual Sustainability Awards are given to individuals and organizations nominated by their peers for contributions during the previous academic year.

Sam Gutekanst with saplings

University recognizes 50th anniversary of Earth Day with monthlong celebration

Office of Sustainability and Voinovich Zero Waste Initiative hosted a special virtual recognition of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22 and throughout April.

Earth Day 2020

OHIO to celebrate Earth Day throughout April

The Office of Sustainability and Voinovich Zero Waste Initiative will hold a special virtual recognition of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22.

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Sustainability Awards nominations

The Sustainability Awards recognize staff, faculty, students, departments and community members or organizations for outstanding contributions to sustainability. The submission deadline is March 11.

Faculty and student researchers in the Russ College鈥檚 Institute for Sustainable Energy and the Environment are developing composite decking boards from coal

From Idea to Shelf

OHIO鈥檚 Technology Transfer Office shepherds inventions to market

Schoonover Center green roof area

Green Roof coming to Schoonover Center this spring

51社区 faculty and students are developing a green roof to be installed this spring on the roof over the Schoonover Center lobby.

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