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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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Get Green   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 2008 full 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.

For more information, view past reports here.

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Columbus Green Spot Logo   Join the Mayor's Get Green Campaign
Here are the top 10 things you can do to make Columbus Green.

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Columbus Green Spot Logo   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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  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 Mid-Year 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 Team
To assist the City in implementing the Green Memo, the Mayor convened an advisory team of community, business & environmental experts known as the Mayor's Green Team.
Learn more by viewing a slide show presentation...
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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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