Current Programming & Resources
Our Work
The AOZWI began in 2010 and in just one year secured over $76,000 to improve waste diversion in the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District and over $200,000 dollars to engage community members in the development of a Zero Waste Action Plan, host a zero waste summit and support recycling-based business development. Learn More
Stories & News
Appalachian Ohio is filled with people who are contributing to the development of a zero waste economy. Read stories about local zero waste champions. News articles about the AOZWI and the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District are also compiled here. Learn More
Events
From community meetings to music festivals to dumpsite clean-ups, the AOZWI has a lot going on in 2012. Learn More
Resources
Looking for a place to recycle various household items? Want to know more about a Zero Waste Economy? Look no further. We’ve got some great guidance here. Learn More
Zero Waste Initiative Staff
Kyle O’Keefe, Zero Waste Initiative Coordinator, kyle@ruralaction.org, bio Erin Sykes, Administrative Assistant, erin@ruralaction.org, bio Rose Keyes, AmeriCorps Member, rose@ruralaction.org, Joe Steinbrecher, AmeriCorps Member, joe.s@ruralaction.org,
Advisory Team
Michelle Decker, Executive Director, Rural Action Bob Eichenberg, Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs at Ohio University John Glazer, Director, TechGROWTH Ohio John Kotowski, Board Chair, Rural Action Ed Newman, Trustee, Sugar Bush Foundation Robin Stewart, Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs at Ohio University Sonita Uijt de Haag, Consulting Business Advisor, TechGROWTH Ohio