Ohio University
Who is the director of Office of Sustainability?
Sam Crowl
Does Athens have a city curbside composting program?
Yes
What government agency tracks Ohio's waste generation?
The EPA
What country is the biggest waste per capita producer in the world?
The United States
What is the capital of West Virginia?
Charleston
Where is the compost facility located at Ohio University?
The Ridges
Who is the waste contractor of Athens, Ohio?
Rumpke
Since 2009, has Ohio's waste generation increased, decreased, or stayed the same?
It has stayed the same
What state produces the least waste?
Connecticut
What is the deepest part of the ocean called?
Challenger Deep (beneath Pacific Ocean at southern end of Mariana Trench)
What are the three major categories of carbon emission at Ohio University according to the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan?
Energy, Transportation, and Waste
Name an unacceptable item for Rumpke to recycle.
Hazardous Waste, Batteries, Electronics, Yard waste, Plastic bags, Cassette & VHS tapes, Textiles including clothing and bed sheets, Hangers, Metal chains, Garden hoses, Medical sharps or needles of any kind, Polystyrene foam, Buckets, Car parts, Food, Light bulbs, Drinking glasses, ceramics,
Pots, pans, and scrap metal
What is the largest landfill in the state of Ohio?
Mount Rumpke in Hamilton County
What state produces the most waste?
Nevada
What do you call a group of elephants?
A herd or a memory
By 2026, what is Ohio University's goal percentage for municipal products diverted from landfills?
60% (previously from 56.1%)
What nonprofit is currently helping Athens businesses go zero waste according to the Athens Sustainability Action Plan?
Rural Action
How many hazardous waste incinerators are in Ohio?
4
What states did not produce Waste Characterization Reports for the EPA in 2024?
North Dakota, Idaho, Utah, Louisiana, and New Jersey
What film won Best Picture at the most recent Oscars?
Anora
How many recycling bins are within all residence halls across campus?
16,000
How much money did the Ohio EPA grant Southeast Ohio for Recycling and Litter Prevention in 2024? (ballpark estimate, within $100,000)
$603,401
Name 3 of the 5 states that Ohio exports its' waste to.
Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, West Virginia
According to Yale's Environmental Performance Index on Waste Management, where is the United States ranked on a global scale?
47th out of 180
What year was the first iPhone released?
2007