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Thank you for participating in the Central Ohio Sustainability Project. Your responses will help to create a Sustainability profile for Central Ohio and shape future initiatives that support an environmentally, socially and economically thriving local community.

If you would like to receive a copy of your organization's Initial Sustainability Score and survey results once they become available, please include contact information at the bottom of this survey.

This survey was prepared by Eco Assist Consulting in partnership with Columbus Green Life.

For questions about the survey or for further information please contact Sara Rampersaud at Sara@EcoAssistConsulting.com.

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A Guide to Non-Toxic Classrooms

We’ve all heard the ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’ mantra and many of us have taken the initiative to reduce our ecological footprints at home, but what about the plethora of chemicals that find their way into the typical classroom?  Kids sped up to 30-50% of their time at their desks during the school year, making [...]

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Green Company Profile: Starr Studios

A note from YGR:
Starr Studios first caught YGR’s attention last month after completing our Green Profile Builder (under the ‘Get Listed’ tab) and is a shining example of how small business can leverage sustainability to unleash creativity, develop strong community relationships, create visibility and differentiate itself from the competition.  We are proud to highlight Starr [...]

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Sustaianbility Explained Through Animation

This great 2 minute piece explains sustainability using principals of The Natural Step in a way so easy to understand that even kids can enjoy it! Short, sweet and to the point.

Thank you to Real Eyes Ltd. for this wonderful video!

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The Eco-Footprint of an American Diet

I recently had an ‘Aha!’ moment when I realized I could save more water by eating veggies than by retrofitting my home with water efficient appliances.  According to a study published by the International Water Management Institute, the average American meat-eater’s diet contains about 1,426 gallons of water per day.  That’s 520,490 gallons of water [...]