Aryeh Alex
@iaryeh.bsky.social
Ohioan, public servant, and Columbus Metro Parks Commissioner. He/Him.
The only AI I used on my Ohio State Fair award winning photos (and all other instances) is Aryeh Intelligence. www.dispatch.com/story/news/l...
Ohio State Fair plans to change rules after AI poster wins contest
Ohio State Fair organizers are planning to change poster contest rules after an AI-generated poster won the $1,000 grand prize this year.
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Our Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks Rangers did an exceptional job catching these poachers and bringing them to justice. www.dispatch.com/story/news/c...
Columbus hunting YouTubers admit deer poaching, barred from area parks
Two Columbus men who posted YouTube videos about their hunting excursions admitted to poaching deer for about five years from area parks.
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Not only is the City of Columbus managing food scraps collection and composting from vendors at this year's Jazz & Ribs Fest, but Columbus Food Rescue has a large-scale operation—both efforts to help reduce food waste going to the landfill.
There are some great, locally owned and staffed grocery stores here in Columbus. I'm particularly fond of Charmy's downtown. www.dispatch.com/story/grocer...
Columbus area Kroger stores launch robot program for stocking items
The robots scan shelves to keep track of items that need to be restocked.
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We helped manage traffic for over 800 cars that came through the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event over the weekend—helping residents properly dispose of items for a cleaner community for all.
When I decided to place our food scraps drop-off locations at parks and community centers, I had hoped they would be more accessible to residents. Seeing this validates that decision and makes me so happy!
Keep Columbus Beautiful@keepcbusbeautiful.bsky.social · 2w agoThis compost champion is living the sustainable dream by biking their food scraps to one of the city’s free drop-off sites. We love it!
Without immediate and significant actions to address the growing climate crisis, this will be just the beginning. www.dispatch.com/story/weathe...
Smoke from Canadian wildfires pushes Columbus air quality to worst-ever record
Columbus air quality hit a worst-ever record 554 AQI on Friday, July 17, due to Canadian wildfire smoke. Relief is expected with rain forecast Friday and this weekend.
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Look, I know how easy it is to just think "I'll return that safety vest later" and then proceed for it to sit in the trunk of your car or garage for years. No questions asked, if you return that single glove sitting in your laundry basket—or anywhere else.
Keep Columbus Beautiful@keepcbusbeautiful.bsky.social · 3w agoWhen we don't get tools and supplies back from cleanups, it costs us money and limits what is available for others to borrow.
Want to start your career in the waste, recycling, and compost world? We are hiring several positions for the City of Columbus Waste and Reuse Convenience Centers. www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/5392370...
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Apply for Laborer (Vacancies) position in Varies by position through GovernmentJobs.com. Join our team and become a part of City of Columbus community.
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Central Ohio's compost game just leveled up💪On our 12th episode of the Director's Diary, Aryeh Alex walks us through our new SWACO composting facility. Interested in diverting your own food waste? Scroll to 2:02 to screenshot our drop-off locations!
Thrilled to see the City of Columbus composting program featured in today's @axios.com Columbus newsletter! This effort has been a long passion of mine and it is truly taking off as we work towards our Climate Action Plan goals. www.axios.com/local/columb...
How Columbus is making composting easier
We tried the city's free compost drop-offs. Here's what we learned.
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No amount of money is worth destroying our public lands and polluting our planet. www.dispatch.com/story/news/s...
Ohio has made $314 million by opening state lands to fracking
Signing bonuses and early royalty payments signal Ohio’s decision to open state parks and wildlife areas to fracking means big money for the state.
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The Food Scraps Drop-Off location at Dodge Community Center in Franklinton was burned over the Fourth of July weekend. While we have a temporary drop-off on-site, it has limited capacity. To find an alternative location, please go to columbus.gov/foodwaste
Only you can prevent food scraps drop-off fires! The Fourth of July weekend was rough on our Dodge Community Center drop-off site, where fireworks were placed in the collection bins and set off—heavily burning and damaging the location. We are working to get this location up and ruining again soon!
If you are complaining about the climate change-fueled heat and humidity, while using AI—you are part of the problem.
We are trapped in a heat dome, data centers are guzzling up our water, and now our public lands are being sold off to the highest bidders so they can have access to even more climate changing fossil fuels. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/07/01/m...
More than 15,000 acres of Ohio public land approved to be fracked by out-of-state companies • Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management commissioners approved bids to frack more than 15,000 acres of Ohio’s land during Monday’s meeting.
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Behold! The syrup barrel to rain barrel conversion is about to commence!
28% of US greenhouse gas emissions are from the transportation sector, and not accelerating the adoption of non-fossil-fueled vehicles is furthering the climate crisis. columbusunderground.com/ohio-ranked-...
Ohio Ranked as One of the Worst States for EV Buyers and Drivers - Columbus Underground
California, Massachusetts, and several other states are home to robust charging networks and strong consumer incentives that make it easy to go electric.
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We, as a people, know what and how to stop the climate crisis, but instead continue to pillage the planet and line the pockets of millionaires, billionaires, and now trillionaires. www.dispatch.com/story/weathe...
Heat dome to bring dangerous temperatures to Ohio
Here is how to stay safe as central Ohio feels the impact of a heat dome.
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Love the outdoors, adventures, and our Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks? We got a job for you! www.governmentjobs.com/careers/metr...
Outdoor Adventure Supervisor
The Outdoor Adventure Supervisor develops and manages the outdoor adventure program and events with a strong focus on fun, exceptional customer service, and the overall visitor experience. The Supervi...
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Help with food rescue right here in Columbus! impactca.bamboohr.com/careers/225
Food Rescue Driver - Columbus Food Rescue
Title: Food Rescue Driver - Columbus Food Rescue (Part-Time) Reports to: Chef - Ro's Kitchen Classification: Non-Exempt Position Summary: The Food Rescue Driver supports logistics and distribution ...
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Rep. Munira Abdullahi (D-Columbus) celebrated the $500,000 going to the Great Southern Metro Park. “The fact that there’s a Metro Park in an area that doesn’t have a lot of green space, I’m super excited that got funded, it’s something I was very passionate about.” www.nbc4i.com/news/politic...
DeWine signs capital budget; how Ohio will spend your tax dollars
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) signed the new $3.7 billion capital budget Monday, which passed the General Assembly last week with only three votes against it. The biennial…
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I'm excited to follow Alissa's journey from avid recycler to master composter! www.axios.com/local/columb...
An Axios Columbus reporter tries composting
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