/tags/sustainability Sustainability en-US Copyright Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:44:26 GMT /2024-12-20/reusable-cup-program-to-launch-at-two-columbus-area-coffee-shops-in-new-year Customers will be able to take a reusable cup to go, then bring it back later. They'll get their next drink in another reusable cup while the shop washes the first one. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:44:26 GMT /2024-12-20/reusable-cup-program-to-launch-at-two-columbus-area-coffee-shops-in-new-year Allie Vugrincic /politics-government/2024-11-18/columbus-city-council-to-consider-increasing-penalties-for-illegal-dumping A change to the city’s refuse collection code would make littering and illegal dumping a first-degree misdemeanor, which could carry a fine of up to $1,000. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:41:01 GMT /politics-government/2024-11-18/columbus-city-council-to-consider-increasing-penalties-for-illegal-dumping Allie Vugrincic /2024-10-17/hefty-recycling-program-in-central-ohio-collects-plastics-that-other-programs-dont-accept The typically hard-to-recycle items, like cereal box liners and salad bags, are turned into plastic lumber, pellets or pallets, according to a Hefty spokesperson. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:43:32 GMT /2024-10-17/hefty-recycling-program-in-central-ohio-collects-plastics-that-other-programs-dont-accept Allie Vugrincic /2024-10-15/are-you-recycling-right-experts-say-its-complicated Recycling can be confusing, so Matthew King set out to answer people’s questions. He visits farmers markets and posts on social media to bust common recycling myths. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:00:00 GMT /2024-10-15/are-you-recycling-right-experts-say-its-complicated Allie Vugrincic /2024-09-26/granville-other-ohio-communities-set-lofty-goal-of-reducing-carbon-emissions-by-50-by-2030 Granville is just one of more than 50 communities across the state — including more than half a dozen in central Ohio — committed to meeting big climate goals. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT /2024-09-26/granville-other-ohio-communities-set-lofty-goal-of-reducing-carbon-emissions-by-50-by-2030 Allie Vugrincic /show/all-sides/2024-09-10/tips-for-leading-a-more-sustainable-life On this hour of All Sides, we’re getting advice from experts on food waste, plastic use and sustainable living. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 13:38:45 GMT /show/all-sides/2024-09-10/tips-for-leading-a-more-sustainable-life /2024-08-09/app-launching-in-ohio-looks-to-reduce-restaurant-food-waste Customers use the app to buy reduced-price “Surprise Bags” of leftover food that's still edible. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 20:31:30 GMT /2024-08-09/app-launching-in-ohio-looks-to-reduce-restaurant-food-waste Allie Vugrincic /2024-08-06/columbus-recycling-center-considered-largest-and-most-advanced-in-north-america The facility uses 19 optical scanners with artificial intelligence to better sort recyclables and has a state-of-the-art fire suppression system. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 18:55:54 GMT /2024-08-06/columbus-recycling-center-considered-largest-and-most-advanced-in-north-america Allie Vugrincic /show/all-sides/2024-08-02/tips-for-leading-a-more-sustainable-life On this hour of All Sides, we’re getting advice from experts on food waste, plastic use and sustainable living. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2024-08-02/tips-for-leading-a-more-sustainable-life /arts-culture/2024-07-31/jazz-rib-fest-food-rescue-diverts-around-780-pounds-of-food-from-franklin-county-landfill The goal was to divert food from the landfill and to feed those in need in Columbus. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 19:29:16 GMT /arts-culture/2024-07-31/jazz-rib-fest-food-rescue-diverts-around-780-pounds-of-food-from-franklin-county-landfill Allie Vugrincic