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Ohio University is committed to reducing waste from campus activities and aspires to become an institution that responsibly manages all waste. Check out OHIO's Sustainability & Climate Action Plan for detailed information.

  • Goal 1: Divert 60% of its municipal waste from landfills by 2026
  • Goal 2: Increase diversion from landfill to reuse, recycle & composting 

 

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OHIO Campus Recycling

Ohio University’s Sustainability & Climate Action Plan includes a focus on Waste Management. Led by Campus Recycling & Zero Waste, OHIO strives to increase the diversion of waste from landfills to reuse, recycling and composting.

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A close up shot of greens being grown on one of Ohio University's plant walls.

Going green: Vertical gardens on campus sow sustainability, support food pantry

Ohio University’s dining halls aren’t just serving food, they’re growing it too. This past summer, indoor gardens were installed in Nelson Court on South Green and The District on West Green to educate students and provide them with fresh produce.

A close up shot of greens being grown on one of Ohio University's plant walls.

Indoor gardens in dining halls educate students about sustainable agriculture, provide fresh produce for food pantry

In a collaboration among Ohio University Culinary Services, Cats' Cupboard, Student Senate and more, indoor gardens have been installed in OHIO dining halls.

An aerial view from a drone looking down at the student farm. The circular learning garden, USDA-certified organic plots and more are visible.

OHIO Student Farm educates students on agriculture while providing local, sustainable produce to dining halls, Athens community

The OHIO Student Farm is a place where those passionate about farming and agriculture can learn, research and reap fresh produce. The student farm demonstrates the value of sustainable agriculture and how it benefits the University and surrounding communities.