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

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — 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 towards 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.”

Congratulations and thank you to our MVNU facilities team for all of your hard work on this grant and for 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.