Community compost drop-off bin for free food scrap collection as part of Cincinnati’s community composting expansion.

Community composting program grows as Cincinnati expands pilot

The City of Cincinnati will expand its community composting program after a year-long pilot showed strong participation and significant waste reduction.  The initiative aims to make food scrap recycling more accessible while supporting local farms and reducing landfill waste. The city announced the expansion after a pilot program collected approximately 96,000 pounds of food scraps…

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A row of four waste bins, three green and one blue, lined up against an urban brick building in Cincinnati.

City leaders tackle the recycling contamination Cincinnati facilities face daily

Local officials recently announced bold steps to solve the recycling contamination Cincinnati neighborhoods struggle with daily. Environmental experts warn that addressing recycling contamination Cincinnati style requires massive investments in public education. City leaders want to improve how residents handle daily household waste. Improper sorting ruins thousands of tons of reusable materials every single year. The…

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Cincinnati Climate Week debuts with focus on environmental solutions across the region

Cincinnati Climate Week has launched its first regional series of events focused on sustainability, resilience, and environmental action. Cincinnati Climate Week brings together community leaders, businesses, educators, and residents for a week of climate-focused programs across Greater Cincinnati. The inaugural Cincinnati Climate Week began on June 8 with a packed schedule of events designed to…

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