Applications for the 2013-2014 Appalachia Ohio Zero Waste Initiative Americorps positions are now live!
The Appalachia Ohio Zero Waste Initiative (AOZWI) collaborates with communities to build local wealth and environmental health by increasing waste diversion and supporting the development of a zero waste economy. The AOZWI is coordinated by Rural Action in partnership with the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs at Ohio University and funded by the Sugar Bush Foundation, a supporting organization of the Ohio University Foundation.
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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 music festivals to dumpsite clean-ups, the AOZWI has a lot going on in 2013. Also, learn more about how we can help you make your next event zero waste! Learn More
Links & Resources
Our Initiative has a wealth of information to share with you. Check out our regional recycling guide, case studies of rural recycling, map and database of illegal dumpsites, and more. Learn More
Zero Waste Initiative Staff
Kyle O’Keefe, Zero Waste Initiative Coordinator, kyle@ruralaction.org
Erin Sykes, Administrative Assistant, erin@ruralaction.org
Andrea Reany, AmeriCorps Member, andrea@ruralaction.org
Steve Sherman, AmeriCorps Member, steve@ruralaction.org
Advisory Team
Scott Miller, Director of Energy and Environmental Programs, Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs at Ohio University
Michelle Decker, Executive Director, Rural Action
John Kotowski, Board Chair, Rural Action
John Glazer, Director, TechGROWTH Ohio
Ed Newman, Trustee, Sugar Bush Foundation
Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs at Ohio University Partners
Robin Stewart, Senior Project Manager
Kristine Hayes, Research Associate, Liaison to the Zero Waste Initiative
Megan Chapman, Graduate Assistant, Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs at Ohio University
Aaron Mueller, Graduate Assistant, Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs at Ohio University