Sustainability

A change to the city’s refuse collection code would make littering and illegal dumping a first-degree misdemeanor, which could carry a fine of up to $1,000.

The typically hard-to-recycle items, like cereal box liners and salad bags, are turned into plastic lumber, pellets or pallets, according to a Hefty spokesperson.

Recycling can be confusing, so Matthew King set out to answer people’s questions. He visits farmers markets and posts on social media to bust common recycling myths.

Granville is just one of more than 50 communities across the state — including more than half a dozen in central Ohio — committed to meeting big climate goals.

On this hour of All Sides, we’re getting advice from experts on food waste, plastic use and sustainable living.

Customers use the app to buy reduced-price “Surprise Bags” of leftover food that's still edible.

The facility uses 19 optical scanners with artificial intelligence to better sort recyclables and has a state-of-the-art fire suppression system.

On this hour of All Sides, we’re getting advice from experts on food waste, plastic use and sustainable living.

The goal was to divert food from the landfill and to feed those in need in Columbus.

A possible coffee shop reuse network in Columbus would see cups lent and returned like a library. Elsewhere in the city, others are finding new ways to encourage reuse.