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The efforts behind a greener Ohio University
Every day, students, faculty and staff work to make Ohio University a more climate-friendly place to live and learn.
From the Office of Sustainability facilitating the OHIO Sustainability and Climate Action Plan to the many colleges leading innovative research efforts, Ohio University is home to an abundance of programs that seek to benefit people and the planet.
Read on to learn more about Ohio University’s sustainability efforts.
Greening OHIO Initiative increases sustainability for on-campus events
Nearly eight years ago, Nicole Kirchner, senior project manager for Energy and Environmental Programs at the George Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service(opens in a new window) (GVS), 2016 GVS Research Scholar Kate Blyth, and former GVS professional staff member Elissa Welch wanted to make the OHIO campus more sustainable. The three started small: spreading the word and advertising to various organizations about changes they could make to host environmentally friendly events.
In 2019, GVS Research Scholar Elle Dickerman took over the project with Kirchner. The two were working together on the Sugar Bush Foundation-funded, Appalachia Ohio Zero Waste Initiative (AOZWI), a project with community partner, Rural Action, that provides education and resources on local waste infrastructure, waste reduction, and informing students and community members on becoming active in the mission to reduce and divert waste. Kirchner said this initial outreach by AOZWI inspired the expansion of the checklist and led them to redevelop the Green Events Guide(opens in a new window).
Benefits Open Enrollment Scheduled to Start the week of April 17, 2023
The annual Benefits Open Enrollment is currently scheduled for April 17, 2023, through May 10, 2023.