Rural Action
Edward Newman is an experienced professional in waste management and environmental sustainability, currently serving as the Zero Waste Director at Rural Action since July 2019. Their role involves overseeing initiatives aimed at minimizing waste and promoting efficiency within the community. Concurrently, Edward Newman has been the Recycling and Refuse Manager at Ohio University since August 2013, where responsibilities include reforming community consumption and disposal practices. Additionally, as a Board Member at the Athens-Hocking Recycling Center since July 2012, Edward Newman focuses on expanding services and opportunities to support waste reduction efforts across Southeast Ohio. Edward Newman also contributed as an Interim Trash Cop for the City of Athens, helping to improve operational culture and bring in funding for new initiatives. Edward Newman holds multiple degrees from Ohio University, including Environmental Studies and Public Policy Analysis.
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Rural Action
Rural Action is a community development organization working throughout Appalachian Ohio to build thriving communities and healthy environments for all. Our work is driven by our members and the assets in our region. We work with our members and partners to help communities do big things; grow local businesses and jobs; restore our environment; an encourage the next generation of leaders. We do this through 8 sectors; sustainable agriculture, sustainable forestry, energy, watershed restoration, environmental education, social enterprise, entrepreneurial communities, and zero waste. Keep up with our work here on Linked in and thanks for stopping by!