Mount Vernon Nazarene University receives EPA grant for water bottle filling stations

Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Press Release

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is excited to announce that it’s a proud 2024 recipient of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Recycling and Litter Prevention Grant. This grant is part of Ohio EPA’s waste management initiative in keeping America beautiful.

MVNU echoes the goal of the initiative with an ongoing commitment to eliminate unnecessary waste on campus. The addition of water bottle fill stations will encourage sustainability practices and promote the use of reusable water bottles for students, faculty, staff and visitors.

“We are thrilled to receive this grant from the EPA,” said Ben Cook, Director of Facilities Operations and Campus Safety at MVNU. “Installing these water bottle fill stations is a significant step toward fostering a more sustainable campus environment. We hope to inspire our community to make eco-conscious choices that benefit both our health and the planet.”

The award has allowed the university to strategically place nine of the water bottle fill stations in high-traffic areas, provide unlimited cold drinking water and reduce the use of single-use plastic bottled water.

Congratulations and thank you to the MVNU facilities team for all of their hard work on this grant and the countless hours spent installing the new equipment for use ahead of fall semester.

Thank you to the Ohio EPA for your continued support and excellence in providing sustainable program opportunities for non-profits like MVNU. Together we can make a difference by reducing waste for a cleaner Ohio in keeping America beautiful.

For more about MVNU, visit mvnu.edu.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education both in-seat and online to nearly 2,100 students from 22 states and 21 foreign countries.

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