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Green Ohio Valley Schools

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WTOV9 Going Green Business Award Recipients

Arcelor Mittal Steel Named Going Green Business of the Month

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Valley Converting Recognized For Recycling Efforts

Belmont-Jefferson Regional Solid Waste Authority Goes Green

American Electric Power Recognized For Green Efforts

WTOV9 Going Green School Award Recipients

Bethlehem Students Focus On Taking Care Of Earth, Serving Community

Saving the earth one student at a time is just one of the goals at Our Lady of Peace Catholic School. More Details

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Buckeye Northwest Elementary School; WTOV9's Going Green School Of the Month

John Gregg Elementary School Recognized

Woodsdale Elementary School Honored

North Elementary School Wins WTOV9's Green Award

Bellaire Elementary Goes Green

Holy Rosary Central School Honored For Green Efforts

Cox Conserves

Join the employees of Cox Enterprises in the company's environmental initiative Cox Conserves -- offering tips on how anyone can be more environmentally friendly. More Details

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Going Green Schools-Edison Local-Stanton Middle School

POSTED: 3:23 pm EST February 12, 2008

HAMMONDSVILLE -- The Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District is running a pilot program with seventh-grade students at Stanton Middle School.

The program will feature issues concerning water and soil conservation with a focus on the Ohio Content Standards for the Ohio Achievement Test the students will take in May.

The program will include map reading, water quality issues addressed at the soil pit and forestry station, agricultural economics, cultural influences on agriculture and the influence of advertising on agriculture.

The field day will cover conservation practices in agriculture and tie in the disciplines of mathematics, reading, social studies, science and language arts.

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Top 10 Hybrids For 2008

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All About Hybrid Cars

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How Does Composting Work?

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Recycling Programs In Your Town

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County-Wide Resources

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The Jefferson-Belmont Regional Solid Waste Authority works in both counties to teach the public about recycling and to provide easy access to recycling facilities. Click Here.