The holiday season can bring both joy and extra waste, but the latter can be avoided. Join SWACO for a FREE webinar on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 11 a.m. to noon to learn how to plan an eco-friendly holiday season.
What you will learn:
– Tips to reduce food waste during gatherings
– Sustainable gift-giving ideas
– Low-waste decorating tips
– Which holiday packaging can and can’t be recycled
– Low-waste decorating tips
– Which holiday packaging can and can’t be recycled
Sierra Club is hosting a August 20 webinar about the hidden climate costs of AI and data centers.
Why it matters:
📈 Data center growth is exploding — hundreds of new data centers are being built nationwide, with estimates showing that they could use as much power as 67 million homes by 2030.
If you can’t make it, RSVP anyway, and they’ll send you the recording.
This webinar will equip you with the facts and tools to push for accountability, from demanding new clean energy to insisting data centers pay their share for the power they use.
Join the Franklin County Pollinator Pathway on Saturday, July 12 from 10 a.m. to noon for a Native Plant Swap at Franklin Soil and Water. Please bring native plants or seeds you wish to share or swap with others. No invasives please. If you could bring your plants in pots or boxes, not plastic bags, and label them beforehand, that would be so helpful!
Also check out other events with the Franklin County Pollinator Pathway here; including events at Franklin Park Conservatory, webinars, garden tours and a gardening festival.
Free Webinars: Importance of Native Plants on June 25; Early Detection of Woodland Invasive Plant Species on June 27
Festivals and Sales: Scioto Gardens 14th Arts and Gardening Festival on July 12; Midwest Native Plant Conference Plant & Artisan Sale in Dayton on Aug 2.
Registration is now open for our Tuesday, February 11th Environmental Professionals Network (EPN) Breakfast: Tourism for Tomorrow: Sustainable Solutions for Travel, Ecosystems, and Economy in Ohio and Beyond. Join us as a panel of experts from across the globe speak on unique sustainability challenges and opportunities that exist in today’s complex and expansive travel industry.
For more information and to register, visit: go.osu.edu/epnfeb25.
There is still time to register for the January EPN Breakfast on Tuesday, January 14th: Moo-ving Methane: Converting Ohio’s dairy farm manure into an energy source.
Register for our January program today at: go.osu.edu/epnjan25.
Visit https://epn.osu.edu/home to learn more and view future events!
The EPN (Environmental Professionals Network) Breakfast series returns on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025! Register today for Moo-ving Methane: Converting Ohio’s dairy farm manure into an energy source. This program, sponsored by the Sustainability Institute at Ohio State, will highlight methane-capturing technologies implemented by IGS Energy on dairy farms across the Midwest. We’ll hear from a multi-sector team of Ohio-based researchers, energy providers, and a dairy farmer from Sidney, Ohio, who have teamed up to convert manure methane into bioenergy. To register and learn more about January’s program, visit go.osu.edu/epnjan25.
Save the date for Tourism for Tomorrow: Sustainable Solutions for Ohio’s Travel, Ecosystems, and Economy on Tuesday, February 11th. This event will feature globally, nationally, and locally recognized leaders in the sustainable hospitality and tourism sector in an exciting conversation on unique sustainability challenges and opportunities within the travel industry.
Have you ever thought about one day buying an electric vehicle (EV)? Join the Green Team ERG tomorrow Nov. 14, 1:30-2:30 p.m. for a webinar on EV & Charging Infrastructure 101 with Steph Wagner.
Register for the webinar here.***
We will cover the following:
Steph Wagner serves as a Senior Program Associate with Electrification Coalition (EC), which is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that works to accelerate the widespread adoption of EVs to overcome the challenges that have long stemmed from America’s dependence on oil.
Having been with EC for over two years now, they manage the DRVE Tool, performing fleet analyses to determine the right fit for fleet electrification and assist in developing additional data analysis tools and resources. Steph has also supported technical research, stakeholder engagement, and analysis in an EV readiness plan for cities throughout the U.S. They also assist with ongoing support for the Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities initiative, such as providing an updated EV readiness ordinance for Atlanta, GA. Steph has a bachelor’s degree in public policy from the University of Maryland and has been researching energy and sustainable policy since 2019, having worked with multiple environmental advocacy non-profits.
Steph will be available to answer questions at the end of the webinar, but feel free to submit questions ahead of time to me (Judy Gregory) at gregory.177@osu.edu.
*** Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with the link to the webinar on Zoom
April is Earth Month, and to help you celebrate Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) curated an impressive lineup of educational webinars and home recycling tips to help you go green and stay green all year long.
Take the guess out of recycling and start recycling with confidence! SWACO is here to provide you with answers. Whether it’s about hard-to-recycle items such as appliances or Styrofoam, we’ll help you determine the best method for reusing or recycling. Register!
Are you passionate about preserving our planet’s natural beauty and biodiversity? Curious about how you can make a difference right from your own backyard?
We’re thrilled to announce our Gardening for Conservation webinar series, brought to you by The Nature Conservancy and Ohio State University Extension. Learn how to create wildlife-friendly habitats, manage invasive species and promote sustainable practices right in your own green space while engaging with experts who will share their insights on practical conservation strategies tailored for your local environment.
All events held on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:15 pm ET.
Homegrown Conservation: Gardening for Bees, Butterflies and Birds
Growing Your Own Food for Conservation
Rooting Out Trouble: Managing Invasive Plants in Your Landscape
The Good, The Bad and the Hungry: Dealing with Wildlife in the Garden
Everyone Loves Free (plant) Food!
In celebration of Earth Day April 22nd, the Green Team ERG will be hosting a variety events all month including webinars, plant giveaways, and a recycling event. Become a member via this link to receive our newsletter with more details.
This time we are Reviewing the Planetary Health Report Card Results with Shuchi Sharma and Ankit Annapareddy on April 10th, 12-1pm.
The student organization, Sustainability in Medicine, at the Ohio State University College of Medicine, has completed the Planetary Health Report Card for the third year in a row.
This is part of a national effort to analyze the sustainability education and change efforts at health professional schools across the world. Our overall grade has decreased from 67% to 59% this year but our curriculum grade, supported significantly by student efforts, remains stable at 61%.
During this presentation, we will share:
Shuchi Sharma is a rising fourth-year medical student who has participated in Sustainability in Medicine since her first year. She is passionate about increasing awareness about the importance of sustainable practices in and outside medicine. She hopes to continue her work as a resident in general surgery and beyond.
Ankit Annapareddy is a first-year medical student at The Ohio State University. Before joining medical school, he was involved in sustainability efforts in the Columbus area. He is interested in the intersection of community health and sustainability and hopes to continue his efforts there in the future.
Register for the webinar here.
Can’t make the webinar? A recording with be sent out to registrants.
Not part of the Green Team yet? You can join here: go.osu.edu/greenteamsignup