The Ohio Sustainable Business Council (OSBC) is a statewide coalition of businesses & business networks committed to public policies at the local, state, & federal levels that support a vibrant, just, & sustainable economy. It advocates for policies that result in strong & healthy communities, a clean environment, and a […]
Tag: Sustainability
Spotlight on Sustainability in the Columbus Dept of Public Service
The Columbus Department of Public Service provides a variety of essential services that maintain & improve the traveling safety & quality of life for Columbus residents, and supports the growth & economic development of the City. It collects refuse from more than 340,000 households every week and, through a contract with Rumpke, collects yard waste & residential recyclable material from more than 200,000 single-family households and eligible condominium & apartment complexes. And it manages Keep Columbus Beautiful, which conducts litter cleanups and promotes recycling & community beautification.
“The Biggest Little Farm” is the March S.L. feature film!
The next installment of our Film Series, dedicated to bringing socially and environmentally relevant films to our community, is all set. On Saturday, March 23rd, we will showcase the inspiring documentary, The Biggest Little Farm, at the historic Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse. Event Details: About the Film: The Biggest […]
How To Get Your Compost To Break Down Faster
I’ve been composting for a while now, but my compost just isn’t breaking down as fast as I’d like. I turn it, I add to it, I wait. And wait. And wait some more. Still, nothing seems to happen as quickly as I expect. If you’ve ever faced this problem, […]
Learn Now: 7 Tips For Sustainable Disposal Of Holiday Waste
The holidays are a time for joy, celebration, and connection, but they can also leave behind a significant amount of waste. From gift wrapping to festive decorations, it’s easy for our celebrations to inadvertently harm the environment. Simply Living is passionate about making sustainable living accessible and straightforward for our […]
What is a Fibershed?
By Elissa Yoder MannSierra Club Ohio Chapter The statewide plastics campaign kicked off the year with a presentation hosted by Jess Boeke and Sarah Pottle from Rust Belt Fibershed, we wanted to share resources from our webinar covering the topic of plastics and textiles. Here is a link to the […]
Simply Living seeks sustainability interns
Job Title: Sustainability Internship Reports To: Executive Director and Volunteer Leader Hours: 5 to 20 per week With 30 years of history and more than 3,000 members and supporters, Simply Living is one of the longest-serving and best-known local sustainability organizations in Central Ohio. Our mission is to provide learning […]
Columbus announces ambitious Climate Action Plan that cuts carbon emissions 45% by 2030
Environmental coalition cited as instrumental in setting city’s climate goals in line with climate science Thursday, December 9, 2021 Contact:Cathy Cowan Becker, cathy@simplyliving.org, 937-271-1247Chad Stephens, chad.stephens@sierraclub.org, 216-322-6998 COLUMBUS, OH — Today Sustainable Columbus unveiled the city’s first Climate Action Plan (CAP), with an ambitious overall goal of reducing carbon emissions […]
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