Spring 2009

Two Local Organizations Receive the 2008 Governor's Award for Outstanding Achievement in Environmental Stewardship
The Christ Hospital and Toyota Motor Sales USA, both in Hamilton County, were among the recipients of the Annual Governor’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Environmental Stewardship. Governor Ted Strickland presented the award to nine organizations on December 3, 2008, at the Statehouse.
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District Will Survey Industry to Determine Progress on State Recycling Goals
Ohio EPA annually calculates and publishes solid waste reduction and recycling rates for Ohio’s 52 solid waste management districts and for Ohio as a whole. These figures are important for gauging the progress Ohio is making toward achieving the state’s recycling and waste reduction goals.
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Go Green Challenge: A Business Community Initiative to Reduce Environmental Impact in the Tri-State Region
Established in 2007 in Hamilton County, Ohio, the Go Green Challenge is an initiative whose mission is to encourage organizations, both large and small, to reduce their environmental impact. Since then, it has evolved into a network of businesses, institutions, organizations, and communities that have set their unique environmental goals and are taking action to achieve them.
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Local Resource for LEED Green Building Rating System
It’s in the news all the time – LEED building certification. But what is it and who can help?
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Recycling at Work: Easier than Ever!
The Hamilton County Solid Waste District (District) offers free assistance to companies that would like to implement recycling in their offices. If you have always thought about exploring recycling on the administrative side of your company, consider taking advantage of the District’s Recycling at Work program.
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