Columbus announces ambitious Climate Action Plan that cuts carbon emissions 45% by 2030
December 9, 2021
COLUMBUS, OH -- Today Sustainable Columbus unveiled the city’s first Climate Action Plan (CAP), with an ambitious overall goal of reducing carbon emissions by 45% by 2030, in line with climate science.
More than a year in the making, the...
What Are Land Acknowledgements, and Why Do We Do Them?
November 16, 2021
Over the last few years, you may have noticed a new practice popping up at the Sierra Club. You may have seen people open meetings or introduce themselves by acknowledging that they are on the lands of particular Indigenous nations, or even been...
Why We Cannot Recycle Our Way Out Of The Plastic Mess
November 10, 2021
In a world drowning in plastic, common sense would dictate that we need to significantly cut down on our production of single-use plastics. Yet, the plastics industry keeps pushing the narrative that we need more plastic.
Don't Be Scared To Go Plastic-Free This Halloween
October 21, 2021
Halloween should be a holiday that is fun for everyone, including the planet. This October challenge yourself to adjust the way you celebrate to be more plastic-free. We've pulled together some tricks and treats to help you make it an enjoyable and...
Press Conference and March Opposing OSU Gas Plant on West Campus
October 4, 2021
On Friday, September 24, a coalition led by student groups held a press conference in front of the fracked gas combined heat and power plant construction site on west campus, followed by a march to OSU President Kristina Johnson’s office to call...
The Coca-Cola Company, BlueTriton Brands, and Niagara Bottling Sued For Misleading Consumers On Plastic Bottle Recycling
July 21, 2021
The Sierra Club and its law firm Gutride Safier LLP jointly announced the filing of lawsuits against the Coca-Cola Company (bottler of Dasani), BlueTriton Brands (bottler of Arrowhead, Poland Spring, Deer Park, and Ozarka), and Niagara Bottling (...
Plastic Free July Events!
June 30, 2021
Join Sierra Club Ohio and partner organizations across the state to get involved! You can learn more about the plastic pollution crisis, get involved in cleaning up your community, and join fellow plastic pollution advocates in discussing the...
Research Indicates the Atmosphere is 4% Plastic
June 24, 2021
“We found a lot of legacy plastic pollution everywhere we looked; it travels in the atmosphere and it deposits all over the world,” Brahney said. “This plastic is not new from this year. It’s from what we’ve already dumped into the environment over...
Ready for 100 Clean Energy for All Ohio Conference
June 23, 2021
When the Ready for 100 campaign launched in Ohio in 2017, no cities were committed to 100% renewable energy. Now, we have commitments from Cleveland, Cincinnati, Lakewood, South Euclid, and most recently Dayton, as well as Community Choice...
What are PFAS? It's toxic & It's Everywhere!
June 23, 2021
Toxic chemical pollution threatens the environment and people in communities around the world. The Toxics Program addresses national, regional, state, local and international issues. Reducing exposure to hazardous substances protects families and...