Sierra Club Ohio - December Newsletter
December 20, 2021
For the latest news from the Sierra Ohio Steering Committee and our three active groups, click on this link: December Newsletter
No Coal Bailouts Statehouse Event
December 15, 2021
On Thursday, Dec 9th, over 50 Ohioans demonstrated outside the statehouse calling on legislators to pass the OVEC coal bailout repeal bills, SB117 and HB351. These bills would stop the unjust bailouts, which cost Ohioans 233,000 per day. Up...
27 Ways to Beat the Supply Chain Slump and Give the Greatest Holiday Gifts Ever
December 14, 2021
Climate disasters are sure to impact how we produce, source, and ship the materials used to make food items, cellphones, cars, toys, and all manner of popular holiday gifts. The time is nigh for a shift in our collective consumerist habits.
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...