In recent years, efforts towards sustainability has increasingly become a worthwhile endeavor for universities and colleges across the nation. In 2006, Ohio University became the first public university in the state of Ohio to hire a full time employee to work solely on sustainability initiatives. The university is also home to the largest in-vessel composting system at a college or university in the entire nation.

This video explores OU students' perceptions about the efforts the Office of Sustainability has implemented, and how the students promote a sustainable lifestyle.