Gift Sustainably! Father’s Day Finds to Keep in Mind
Jun 10, 2025
Are you stuck on what to gift Dad for Father’s Day this Sunday? As you’re working on reducing waste, remember that celebrating Dad can be done in an environmentally friendly, sustainable and waste-free way.
- Think Thrift. Central Ohio has an ample number of thrift stores such as Goodwill Columbus. Here are some ideas for gently used gifts that could be use a second life:
- Golf clubs or fishing gear
- Mugs with personality
- A stylish outfit
- A picture frame to hold your favorite memory
- Vintage vinyl or CDs
- Think Local. In addition to thrift stores, Franklin County is filled with small businesses that have eco-friendly and sustainable products and services. Experience Columbus has a great list of them HERE.
- Think Experiences. Rather than adding to your collection of material items, consider outdoor family experiences that leave Dad with memories. Metro Parks has a plethora of fishing ponds and biking trails, and there are free Kayak Days at the Columbus Commons.
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SWACO Celebrates Waste & Recycling Workers
Waste and recycling workers are vital to our community and work tirelessly to ensure the safe collection of Franklin County’s trash and recycling. About 800 haulers visit SWACO facilities every single day and next Wednesday, during Waste and Recycling Workers Week, SWACO will be celebrating them with its annual appreciation event. You can help celebrate these important workers by keeping them safe with a few easy tips:
- Trash should be secured in closed trash bags to avoid spills and recycling should be loose without any bag.
- Never put hazardous waste in your curbside trash or recycling. In particular, lithium-ion batteries can cause fires and gas cylinders can explode. Learn how to properly dispose of household hazardous waste HERE.
- Be mindful of waste and recycling trucks and their crews when you see them working, and slow down to get around.
