Sustainable Spring Break

Mar 21, 2025

We are officially entering spring break season! Let’s welcome warmer days, more sunshine and the comforting arms of the outdoors!

This year, why not make your adventures a little greener? Whether traveling out of state or enjoying the relaxation of your backyard, there are plenty of ways to embrace sustainability. From choosing eco-friendly methods for travel essentials to getting creative locally, every effort can make a difference.

Planning on traveling?

Rethink how you prepare essentials. Most of us have small travel-size containers handy or have containers we could repurpose from around the house, like an empty baby food jar or old contact lens cases. Use your larger containers to refill the smaller ones or take it a step further and reduce product packaging by going to a refillery.

Local refilleries will have your travel essentials like sunscreen, face wash, aloe vera gel, soap, shampoo and conditioner.

Lastly, we encourage you to stay hydrated! Pack a reusable water bottle that you could fill up at a water station after going through airport security or can use at drink fountains at restaurants or gas stations on your road trip.

Staying local?

Even better! Central Ohio is making great strides toward sustainability and there are a bunch of ways you can get involved. Challenge yourself to complete an action from each of the categories below!

• Get active!
  • Ever tried pickleball? It’s a great way to get active and meet new people. If you are just getting started, look for a paddle and ball at a local thrift store or Play It Again Sports.
• Get outside!
  • Go for a hike, kayaking or explore some exciting upcoming events with Metro Parks.
• Support local!
  • Check out the local Farmers’ Markets, get involved in the CORC reusable coffee cup program and go on a journey to find your new favorite coffee shop, eat at local sustainable restaurants like Budd Dairy Food Hall or go to a Clippers game to literally support local!

Have fun without jeopardizing sustainability, for more sustainability tips check out our Recycle Right at Home webinar series.