Resources for Business

To stay competitive in today’s market, it is necessary for businesses to take environmental impact into consideration.  The following resources are available to make green easy and help guide you in your efforts to join the community of business leaders who are implementing sustainable initiatives into their business plans.

Sponsorship Opportunities 
Throughout the year MORPC has opportunities for businesses to get involved in environmental initiatives taking place throughout central Ohio including the Clean Air Fair, Riverfest, the Erosion and Stormwater Control Expo, the Summit on Sustainability and the Environment and more.  Contact Leslie Strader at 614-233-4124 to discuss which opportunity will fit best with your business.

Green Fleets
Reducing emissions from diesel engines is one of the most important air quality challenges facing the country. Even with more stringent heavy-duty highway engine standards set to take effect over the next decade, over the next twenty years millions of diesel engines already in use will continue to emit large amounts of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter, both of which contribute to serious public health problems (source: US EPA).

Businesses can make a positive impact on the environment simply by enacting a Green Fleet Policy that encompasses even small-scale actions that have significant outcomes when it comes to improving our air quality. 

Learn more about greening your fleet from the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI).

Greater Columbus Green MapMORPC is a member of the world-wide Green Map system and has developed a map of all green sites in central Ohio.  Visit www.greatercolumbusgreenmap.org for more information and to view the online interactive map.  Green businesses have the opportunity to appear on the Green Map simply contact Leslie Strader at 614-233-4124 to register your business.

Recycling Options
• Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO)

• Ohio EPA’s Computer and Electronic Recyclers