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Details of the new city-wide residential recycling program emerged today at an event held jointly by Mayor Michael Coleman and Columbus City Councilmember Eileen Paley. Mayor Coleman announced the program in his 2010 State of the City address and has… [Read More]
Easton Town Center recently installed two electric vehicle charging stations in the second floor of the east parking garage. This new technology is quickly taking hold in Central Ohio, with similar stations opening last month in the Underground Statehouse Parking… [Read More]
Parking your car in Downtown Columbus just got a bit more environmentally friendly. Six electric vehicle charging stations were unveiled yesterday morning on the green level of the Ohio Statehouse Underground Parking Garage. The stations can fully repower a standard… [Read More]
You’re invited to take the free “Green Energy Ohio Tour” and network with people using renewable energy, energy efficiency and green design. Over 260 open house sites in 137 communities across the state have registered in what will be our… [Read More]
Not only is recycling easy, but it makes me feel good. With my recycle bin conveniently placed right outside my kitchen door, I use my best underhanded toss to recycle my cans and bottles without ever stepping foot outside (unless… [Read More]
Throughout the entire month of March, TheMetropreneur.com focused on green and sustainable businesses and local trends in a series called “Going Green”. Topics ranged from rain barrels to worm composting to solar panels to energy conservation. Below are the sixteen… [Read More]
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Business Civic Leadership Center and the Siemens Corporation just named Columbus as one of their three finalists for their 4th Annual Siemens Sustainable Community Awards in the category of U.S. cities with populations of 500,000… [Read More]
Mike Minnix has always had an interest in natural resources and sustainability practices. Growing up in Columbus, he knows first hand this is a great place to work and have a business. He loves how engaged the people are here… [Read More]
Looking for an easy way to get that Chipotle burrito delivered from the Arena District to your office at Broad & High? Ever wish you could have a pint of Jeni’s at your doorstep in Olde Town East without the… [Read More]
This year’s Earth Day cleanup event takes place on Saturday and Sunday, April 16th and 17th. The following Saturday, April 23rd will be host to the art and music festival portion of the event, taking place in Franklin Park. Organized… [Read More]
Press Release: Green Columbus, the local nonprofit responsible for coordinating and mobilizing the largest volunteer turnout for Earth Day service projects in the country, has selected “Lighten Up” as the theme for Earth Day 2011. “Lighten Up” will be the… [Read More]
From dot.state.oh.us: 21st Century Transit Partnerships for Ohio’s Next Generation Through significant project savings and additional federal resources, ODOT has identified up to $50 million in the current fiscal year -and is pledging $50 million in each year of the… [Read More]
Mayor Coleman and other city and community leaders unveiled their recommendations for a comprehensive curbside recycling program today. The program was put together utilizing information gathered from a recent community survey to gauge public opinion on various types of recycling… [Read More]
Several of Ohio’s coal-burning power plants plan to burn trees as a means of generating “biomass” electricity. In fact, Ohio is ground zero of a nationwide push by power companies to cut and burn the nation’s forests to generate power…. [Read More]
During the 2010 State of the City Address, Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman announced that a new citywide recycling program would be put in place by 2012 to serve all single-family homes. The first step in defining that plan was… [Read More]
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