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Speaker: Narrator
Coca-Cola Consolidated and the Ohio State University are empowering students to drive real change through innovative sustainability programs.

Speaker: Alissa Comella
We decided to really focus on a multi-year circular economy and zero waste student experiential learning initiative. How can we take the ideas that the students come up with and then extend that across campus and really become a model for what other campuses could be doing across the country?

Speaker: Narrator
This year, students are tackling hands on projects that impact energy, recycling and zero waste, partnering with industry leaders like Coca Cola consolidated to develop creative solutions.

Speaker: Todd Marty
What an outstanding opportunity it is to work with the students at The Ohio State University.For us at Coca Cola consolidated, it's very important to get our packaging recycled. What makes our partnership unique is the amount of emphasis put into research and development to come up with new ideas and innovative solutions. 

Speaker: Alissa Comella
We have some of the student teams already talking about, how could we pilot some of their solutions, and then, you know, depending on the pilots implement across campus. So we're already seeing some early, early results.

Speaker: Narrator
From developing energy saving strategies to reimagining waste systems at the Ohio Union, these programs give students the tools to make a lasting impact on campus and beyond, their insights will help shape a greener future, All while gaining valuable professional experience along the way.

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