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The Office of the Environmental Steward was created as part of
Mayor Michael B. Coleman's Get Green Columbus initiative.
Funded in part with a grant from the
Solid Waste
Authority of Central Ohio, the Environmental Steward's Office is
dedicated to making Columbus a green community. Our work
is focused on three goals:
Upcoming & Recent Events:
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Progress
to Date
Get Green Columbus initiative is now four years
old, and we have made much progress toward the goals set
in 2005. Read the 2005
- 09 report. It
outlines the work we’ve done together to protect our
environment, encourage green jobs and
construction, and set a good example for others on
this important issue.
Learn more, includes reports & Grant
Projects
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Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
Project List
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GreenSpot & Kick Butt Columbus! Up for Awards
SWACO hosted its annual Emerald Awards Business Luncheon
Thursday, May 13 at the Aladdin Shrine Center. Among 7
categories, the City of Columbus was nominated for 2 awards
& earned one. In addition, Mayor Coleman earned a
special Chairman's Award.
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Visit
SWACO's page on the Emeralds...
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Residents Encouraged to Take Survey
Mayor Coleman launches survey to shape free
curbside recycling program.
Take the online survey
by July 31.
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Green Memo II
Mayor Michael B. Coleman’s Office released Green
Memo II, setting the city’s environmental goals for
2010-2015. The plan is a continuation of the
original Green Memo released in 2005, and is the
foundation of the Mayor’s Get Green Columbus
initiative which is comprised of civic partners
and City employees.
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Join the
Mayor's Get Green Campaign
Here are the top 10 things you can do to make Columbus Green.
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GreenSpot
Program
Is
a recognition program for Columbus residents that are taking steps to protect the environment. You can make your home, school or business a GreenSpot. The program launched July 30, 2008.
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AWARE Green/Universal Design Manual
The City and Franklin County have adopted AWARE
as the standard for construction & renovation of
federally-funded residential projects to provide
housing that is healthier, more accessible & environmentally friendly.
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Rain Barrel Workshop:
Rain barrels capture and reuse rainwater, reduce
utility bills, & help protect the water supply.
Columbus residents who attend sponsored workshops will be
eligible to purchase a rain barrel at a cost share
price of $30 (funded by City of Columbus & FLOW).
Learn more & check for Spring '10 classes
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Pedal
Instead - OSU Home Games
The City will be hosting a FREE bike corral at OSU
home football games. The corral is on the west side
of Ohio Stadium near Olentangy Trail, just south of
Woody Hayes Drive.
Pedal Instead Website
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Community Garden Resource
Manual
Outlines the steps involved in developing community gardens including: securing City land, resources for garden maintenance, availability of materials & various community groups that assist citizens in the process.
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Air Alert Action Day Plan
Columbus’ Air Alert Action Plan outlines the specific
operational actions each City department will take during
an issued air alert to:
1) minimize the formation of ozone and emission of
particulate matter into Central Ohio’s air, and
2) to inform City employees regarding the risks and
encourage best personal responses to an air alert.
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Green Fleet
The City of Columbus has approximately 3,100 on-road
and 2,800 off-road vehicles, which consumed
approximately 3.6 million gallons of fuel in 2007. As part
of the Get Green Columbus initiative, the City is working to
reduce vehicle fuel consumption and emissions. The Mayor
released an update to the City’s Green Fleet Policy, going
into effect on January 1, 2008.
'09 Year-end Update
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Climate Protection
On February 22, 2007, Mayor Coleman, with the support of City
Council, signed the U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement.
Since then, the City has completed its baseline greenhouse
gas emission inventory for its operations, and is starting to
work on its Action Plan to reduce these emissions.
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Central Ohio Goes Green
On October 4, 2007, Mayor Michael Coleman joined with
elected officials from 12 other local jurisdictions in signing
the Central Ohio Green Pact. The Pact represents a new,
multi-jurisdictional commitment to Get Green with policies
that enhance and protect the quality of life, environment
and economic vibrancy of our region.
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Green Memo & Principles
In January 2005, Mayor Michael B. Coleman issued
a comprehensive
environmental policy statement, "Get Green
Columbus, Environmental Stewardship in the 21st
Century." Known as the Green Memo, it sets forth
the city's commitment to making Columbus a greener place to
live. In addition, the City has recently adopted a
statement of values, known as the Green Principles.
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Get Green
Mayor Michael B. Coleman
90 West Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone:
(614) 645-7671
Fax:
(614) 645-5818
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