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You're taking the first step to making your home, business, or community group part of a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable Columbus. We're glad you're here.
Why join GreenSpot? For a couple of really good reasons, actually. One, it's a small thing you can do to make a big impact on the health and future of Columbus. Two, it couldn't be easier.
Our green community is growing daily and currently has more than 17,000 current members consisting of households, businesses, organizations, and community groups. Collectively they have saved more than $7 million, reduced CO2 emissions by 37.3 million pounds, reduced water consumption by 65+ million gallons, and recycled 31 million pounds.
GreenSpot inspires, educates, and recognizes households, businesses, and community groups that adopt green practices. GreenSpot is a membership-based program that provides a framework to think about sustainability and a way to log your successes. It is free to join and there is no fee or cost. If you live in Franklin County or surrounding counties you are eligible!
A big Thank You to those that attended our 10th anniversary celebration! More than 130 people gathered to hear about GreenSpot successes, a diverse panel of businesses and households, and participated in table trivia Special thanks to Green Columbus and the Grange Insurance Audubon Center for coordinating and hosting the event. Thank you to Councilmember Emmanuel V. Remy for giving opening remarks as well as all the speakers. The event was sponsored by SWACO, Great Lakes Brewing Company, Metro Cuisine. See photos from the event here.
Additionally, Columbus City Hall was lit up green at night for the week of August 13th to commemorate the anniversary.
Big thanks to Elevator Brewery, Jack & Benny's, Portia's Cafe, and Skillet for offering a discount for GreenSpot members the week of August 13th.
Congratulations to all those that were recognized at the 2018 GreenSpotLight Awards Celebration! Those being recognized included American Municipal Power, Woolpert, Inc., ProSource Wholesale Flooring, Kitchen and Bath, AC Lens, Cardinal Health, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, L Brands, Prime AE Group, St. Mary School, and German Village.
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced the city’s new sustainability logo “Sustainable Columbus” which will replace the Get Green logo on the city’s website, green city vehicles, and yearly sustainability progress reports.
Thank you to those that attended to make it a success, those recognized, and Franklin Park Conservatory for hosting and AEP Ohio for sponsoring the event. Read more about it here.
Are you an artist that uses recycled material and/or renewable energy sources for your works of art? Yes! Then think Columbus GreenSpot! Art and sustainability are natural partners. Whether using recycled materials, repurposed materials, or using renewable energy to power an art piece- the materials are there. So let’s partner up! Here is how it works. Create your work of GreenSpot and the Arts art that uses recycled material and/or renewable energy. Next, take pictures of your art piece from all angles (minimal 4). Then email: GreenSpot@columbus.govGreenSpot will review and then post the images to GreenSpot social media (Facebook, Twitter, website). You can learn more here.
GreenSpot Backyards provides education and tools for a healthy backyard. Eligible residents can receive one $50 rebate on an approved rain barrel, compost bin, native plants, or native tree. Take an easy on-line quiz or attend a workshop hosted by Franklin Soil and Water.
Installing a WaterSense labeled showerhead can save the individual 912 gallons of water a year.
Columbus residents love recycling, that is why the RecyColumbus program has more than 75% participation rate. To learn more about the program visit RecyColumbus.
Changing out your light bulbs to LEDs can save money. An LED bulb can have a useful life of 25,000 hours (25 times longer than traditional bulbs). Annual operating cost for an LED is 90% less than that of a traditional bulb and more than 50% less than a CFL.
GreenSpot for Kids encourages all ages to Be A GreenSpot with interactive activities, games, green tips, and even a downloadable book, "GreenSpot and the Dots".