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Campus Sustainability Planning

 

The President's Advisory Council for Sustainability Planning is developing of a recommendation for a comprehensive sustainability plan by the fall of 2010 in accordance with Vision OHIO and the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment.

  

The OHIO Ecohouse

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LIVE AT THE OHIO ECOHOUSE IN '09-'10!

If you are an undergraduate or graduate student nterested in a unique living experience for the 2010-2011 academic year, apply to be a resident of the OHIO Ecohouse, our demonstration home for affordable green technology and sustainable living.

Rent is just $350/month (all utilities included, plus high-speed internet) for a fully furnished bedroom in a beautiful setting on Dairy Lane, right across the Richland Avenue bridge. The Ecohouse offers a 2.4 KW solar array, solar thermal hot water, a biomass furnace,
energy star appliances, composting, organic gardens and more! Put your ideals into action by minimizing your ecological footprint and helping the public learn more about sustainable living in Southeast Ohio
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The Ecohouse is available for tours throughout the year. To schedule a tour, email marcuss@ohio.edu.

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The Ecohouse Digest Subscribe to Ohio University's weekly e-newsletter on green living and sustainability in Southeast Ohio!

 
   Planet OHIO  -  Campus gateway to sustainability
 

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!

To view the Spring Quarter 2009 newsletter of Planet OHIO, click here.

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  Presidents Climate Commitment
 

On March 15th 2007, President Roderick McDavis signed the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment, pledging Ohio University to climate neutrality.

 
   Green Network

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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 year. Please contact marcuss@ohio.edu for details.

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