| In the News |
- Talking trash: Ohio University goes green with food service and beyond
[NACAS College Services Magazine, October 2008]
- Ohio a top vegetarian-friendly U.S. campus
[Ohio University Outlook, 11/21/08]
- An investment in southeast Ohio
[Ohio University Outlook, 11/19/08]
- Turning down the heat
[Athens News,
11/20/08]
- Research projects get $3.84 million boost
[Ohio University Outlook, 11/15/08]
- University focuses on sustainability initiative
[Ohio University Outlook, 11/13/08]
- Sustainability to sprout in OU curriculum after faculty workshop
[The Post, 11/13/08]
- Ohio U Partners with 8 HBCUs for Increased Opportunities
[AASHE Bulletin, 11/7/08]
- Ohio's Best Hometowns 2009 - Athens
[OhioMag.com Magazine, 10/29/08]
- VisCom's Dawn to Dusk focuses on 'green' in Athens County
[Scripps College News, 10/27/08]
- Going green in Athens County
[Athens News,
10/27/08]
- Reporter goes 'inside' to assess veggie-friendliness of OU dining halls
[The Post, 10/27/08]
- Building a legacy
[Ohio University Outlook, 10/24/08]
- Provost Krendl discusses environmental project with students over pizza
[The Post, 10/24/08]
- Ohio University Ecohouse demonstrates sustainable living
[EarthWatch Ohio,
10/22/08]
- Ohio University vying for 'veg-friendly' title
[Ohio University Outlook, 10/22/08]
- Climate change lecture series kicks off Friday, October 24th
[Ohio University Research News, 10/22/08]
- OU commits millions to plan for reducing carbon emissions
[The Post, 10/20/08]
- Ohio U Approves Sustainability Implementation Plan
[AASHE Bulletin, 10/20/08]
- Green with Envy: Green grades reflect OU's eco-friendly strides
[The Post, 10/20/08]
- Student Senate wheels out bike program to reduce carbon emissions
[The Post, 10/16/08]
- Atlanta firm to develop Ohio University algae bioreactor
[Ohio University Research News, 10/8/08]
- Initiatives take a visionary approach
[Ohio University Outlook, 10/8/08]
- Trustees talk energy conservation
[Athens Messenger, 10/5/08]
- Plan to increase energy efficiency leads to broader proposal
[Ohio University Outlook, 10/3/08]
- Cooking oil fires up local engines
[The Post, 10/2/08]
- All the wild things
[Ohio University Outlook, 10/2/08]
- OU's Ecohouse garners more interest this year
[The Post, 9/30/08]
- (Video) Ohio University Gets its Green On
[Athens MidDay Broadcast, 9/29/08]
- Accountability costs less than a bailout for earth
[The Post, 9/29/08]
- OU event to highlight mountaintop removal
[Athens News, 9/29/08]
- OU graded B- in sustainability
[Athens Messenger, 9/27/08]
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Planet OHIO is Ohio University's web-based clearinghouse for information related to campus and community sustainability. Learn more about the people, projects and organizations that are targeting our triple bottom line: economic justice, social justice and environmental justice. That's what sustainability is all about!
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The Green House Project, developed and supported by the Office of Sustainability and the Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development, seeks to improve the efficiency of off-campus student rental units in the city of Athens while ensuring the health and safety of occupants.
For more information or to submit an application, please click here.
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![[The OHIO EcoHouse Logo]](images/EcohouseLogosmall_000.jpg)
Upcoming open house and potluck events at the Ecohouse:
Ecohouse events will resume Winter Quarter.
Email marcuss@ohio.edu to schedule a tour.
The Ecohouse Digest Subscribe to Ohio University's weekly e-newsletter on green living and sustainability in Southeast Ohio!
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Ohio University recently approved a campus sustainability plan that addresses measures outlined in Ohio House Bill 251, the Vision OHIO Plan, and the Presidents Climate Commitment.
-Campus Sustainability Plan Proposal
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-HB 251 15-year Implementation Plan (PDF)
-HB 251 Guidelines (PDF)
-Presentation on HB 251 Implementation Plan (PowerPoint)
Ohio University Outlook article on the campus sustainability planning process.
For further information, please contact Sonia Marcus, campus Sustainability Coordinator, at marcuss@ohio.edu.
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On March 15th 2007, President Roderick McDavis signed the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment, pledging Ohio University to climate neutrality.
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![[Green Network Logo]](images/GNLogo.jpg)
The Green Network is a coalition of Ohio University students, faculty and staff who are dedicated to advancing campus sustainability initiatives. Our mission is to find ways that we as a campus community can foster environmental stewardship and resource conservation. The Green Network will be meeting on a periodic basis throughout the fall. Please contact marcuss@ohio.edu for details.
Regional Campus Groups
 The Green Bobcats are Ohio University-Zanesvile's Environmental Club, founded in 2007. The Green Bobcats strive to "bring together faculty, staff and students interested in protecting our environment through education, conservation, and community service."
If you are interested, please contact the Green Bobcats at greenbobcats@ohio.edu.
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