In this week’s podcast we sit down with Tad Dritz, Director of Green Columbus. Tad tells us more about their regular Green Drinks events, planning for Earth Day 2010, and his thoughts on fixing the recycling problems in Columbus. You… [Read More]
A new survey project from the National Resources Defense Council has compiled a list of the “Smarter Cities” across the US. The cities that top the list excel at protecting and preserving their urban environment with a focus on efficiency,… [Read More]
A new recycling program was announced earlier today that targets both residential and business partners in the Downtown area and aims to reduce landfill waste coming out of Downtown by up to 66%. The program was launched as a public-private… [Read More]
From The Dispatch: SWACO proposal would aid Columbus’ budget, landfill, but residents could foot bill By Barbara Carmen City and neighborhood leaders say they’ll consider proposals to regionalize recycling, yard-waste collection and possibly trash pickup as Columbus prepares to ask… [Read More]
Finalists for SWACO’s 4th Annual Central Ohio Emerald Awards have been announced (see attached list). This year’s winners will receive their green recycled glass trophies from SWACO Executive Director Ron Mills and SWACO Board of Trustees President Bradley Frick on… [Read More]
Press Release: More than 1,000 Members Join GreenSpot Program to Learn About Living and Working Greener Columbus residents, business organizations and community groups have embraced GreenSpot, Mayor Michael B. Coleman’s program to educate and inspire Columbus residents to live and… [Read More]
Press Release: Gateway Goes ‘Green’ With Initiatives for Customers, Residents and Businesses With the annual Earth Day celebration around the corner, South Campus Gateway is preparing to roll out a series of “Green It” initiatives designed to promote environmental awareness,… [Read More]
From thedailygreen.com: The city’s Get Green Columbus is setting an example with green building, local food, energy efficiency, planting trees and raising awareness. By Kate Peake I recently moved to the capital city of Columbus from Youngstown, Ohio, though I… [Read More]
From The Dispatch: Yard-waste decision may add to pollution By Spencer Hunt The city’s decision to cut yard-waste pickups will put more cars and trucks on the road, boost fuel use and increase air pollution in central Ohio. At the… [Read More]
Step 1) Find the Property Owner’s contact information. – Search the Treasurer’s Office Property Search If the Owner is a Business (eg ADDRESS LLC) you will need search the Secretary of State’s Business Listings for the Business Owner (possible Property… [Read More]
Press Release: Residents of Columbus and Franklin County continue to recycle in record numbers at the 200 SWACO Recycling Drop-Off locations. Collections for 2008, show 12,944 tons (or 2,588,800 pounds) delivered to the Drop-Off centers. That is a 21% increase… [Read More]
This happens all of the time, but especially around the holidays. The recycling dumpsters become filled to overflow capacity and beyond. Some people drive by and think… someone should do something. That is correct. Here are some things we can… [Read More]
Currently, the city of Columbus does not charge residents for trash pickup services, but the idea has once again resurfaced to help combat the city’s budget shortfall. While nothing is official yet, officials are predicting that the fee could fall… [Read More]
https://www.therecycledretriever.com/images/logo.png A new store for pets opened recently. For now it looks like they are only operating online. Eco-friendliness for pet lovers… People are concerned with environmental issues facing them and their pets and they believe that change is needed…. [Read More]
The Dispatch wrote ‘Green’ programs pushing landfill into the red Wednesday, August 6, 2008 BY BARBARA CARMEN The cost of dumping trash in central Ohio will go up $2 a ton next year, while landfill officials consider new ways to… [Read More]
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