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Waste Matters
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The Appalachia Ohio Zero Waste Initiative News
November 2013
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In celebration of America Recycles Day, November 15th, we're excited to promote a couple of our partners' efforts. A new web page at the OEPA has many locations where prescriptions drugs can be recycled safely. There are quite a few in southeast Ohio!
Keep America Beautiful has also launched a new campaign called " I want to be recycled." They have some sweet signs and commercials that you can use to encourage recycling where ever you live or work. Check out one of their videos.
Read on to find out about more good work going on the region.
The Appalachia Ohio Zero Waste Initiative
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 Got a business idea that will build the zero waste economy? Join us!
Entrepreneurs who look at trash and see treasure will gather on December 5th in The Plains to network and learn about resources for building a zero waste economy in southeast Ohio. During the gathering, a panel of experts will discuss strategies for business planning, securing capital, assessing demand, network building, and creative marketing. Following the panel, attendees will have time to share their ideas, discuss resources they need, and network with interested parties. Event is free, but registration is required. Click here for more details. |
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Action planning underway!
Nearly 40 people gathered in October to launch a zero waste planning process for Athens and Hocking Counties.
The action plan will chart a pathway to reduce landfill waste and increase resource recovery. It will be used to leverage funding, improve education, improve infrastructure, increase business development, decrease illegal dumping, and make recycling, composting, reuse, and waste reduction easier for participants. Stay tuned for your opportunity to participate in a public vetting process!!
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 New faces and goals for the Association of Ohio Recyclers
At the 2013 Association of Ohio Recyclers Conference, several new faces joined the Board. A new executive director, Arley Owens, has taken up the reigns as AOR moves into its 25th year of existence. According to Owens, AOR will play a more active role in the state through the creation of several recycling councils for zero waste, universities & colleges, minorities, and education & technology. A Business Resource Exchange for AOR members, and a program for college graduates to seek employment in the recycling and sustainability field are also being explored. To help reach these goals and add expertise from southeast Ohio, Kyle O'Keefe, the zero waste initiative coordinator for Rural Action, was elected to the board. To stay up to date with AOR's progress and their 25th year gala, visit their brand new website. |
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 Thank You Athens Foundation!
Special thanks to the Athens Foundation who recently announced that they will fund our Zero Waste Education and Outreach Program. We will be able to conduct more waste assessments with businesses and residents, offer additional events zero waste services, provide more adults and youth with educational programming, and clean up more dump sites. |
 Slide Show: AOZWI & Partners in Action!
From many cleanup efforts, to education, to building a tire house, AOZWI and partners have been busy this fall. View our slide show.
We invite you to share your pictures with us so we can include more pictures from our partners in future issues.
And, there is more to come! We received a grant from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to hold a baker's dozen of cleanups through June 2014. If you're interested in being involved, email [email protected].
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Consider giving a recycled gift this holiday season.
Check out our list of shops and artisans in southeast Ohio selling recycled goods. If you know of someone who should be added to the list, let us know!
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Mark Your Calendars!
Upcoming Events, Volunteer Opportunities and News Stories
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Recycling
Opportunities
New Compost Service Provider
Latta Earthworks, LLC, is a class three compost facility in Athens County accepting animal manures and yard waste. Latta offers services to cities, villages, county fairs, and others. For more information about this service call 740-591-1084 or email [email protected]
Prescription Drug Disposal OEPA has a new website that lists permanent locations to drop off pharmaceutical waste. Visit it here.
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Events and Volunteering
Dec 13 Recycled Holidays Walk and Family Craft Event at Bishop Educational Gardens in Rockbridge, OH, 5-9pm, email
Dec 14 Recycled Holidays Walk and Family Craft Event at Bishop Educational Gardens in Rockbridge, OH, 3-8pm, email
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Regional News
AOZWI is working with Resource Recycling Systems, a national environmental consulting firm, to develop a map of industries in southeast Ohio that are using recycled feed stock to manufacture new goods. The information will be used to promote the economic impacts of the recycling sector and to develop strategies for assisting and growing these businesses.
Look for a special newsletter in December sharing this work.
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The Appalachia Ohio Zero Waste Initiative (AOZWI) collaborates with communities to build local wealth and environmental health by increasing waste diversion and supporting the development of a zero waste economy.
The AOZWI is coordinated by Rural Action in partnership with the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs at Ohio University and funded by the Sugar Bush Foundation, a supporting organization of the Ohio University Foundation.
Appalachia Ohio Zero Waste Initiative
9030 Hocking Hills Drive
The Plains, OH 45780
740-677-4047
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