The Ohio By-Product Synergy (BPS) Network was launched in October 2009 to help businesses convert wastes into profits while creating environmental and economic benefits for communities in the region. The Network is led by Sustainable Ohio, in collaboration with the Center for Resilience at The Ohio State University, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) and other Ohio organizations. Other BPS networks have developed in Chicago, Houston, Kansas City, Mobile, New England, New Orleans and Puget Sound Region.

Joining the Network helps members to realize some of these benefits:

• Increased revenues from by-product sales
• Reduction in waste disposal costs
• Substitution of lower-cost, locally sourced recycled feedstocks
• Reduction in solid waste and other environmental burdens
• Reduction in energy use and greenhouse gas emissions
• Reduced demand for virgin materials leading to resource conservation
• Stimulation of regional entrepreneurship and economic development
• Enhanced corporate reputation for sustainable practices
• Interaction with leading companies and technical experts

• Diversity: Members represent a wide variety of industries, broadening the markets in which they can find by-product synergy opportunities.

• Communication: The Network provides a safe forum to share ideas without fear of legal, regulatory or other threats. Open communication stimulates creative thinking about BPS opportunities beyond company fence lines. Meetings and related communications are protected by a non-disclosure agreement.

• Partnerships: By leveraging technical consultants, regulatory agencies, research organizations, and additional funding sources, the Network can help members overcome barriers to implementation of the synergies discovered.

• Quantifiable Benefits: The Network tracks associated environmental, economic, and social benefits. This provides current and prospective members, as well as supporters and other interested parties, with a continuing incentive to maintain and expand the program.

Eligibility: The Network is open to any company or other organization in the Ohio region that wishes to explore opportunities to (a) transform waste materials into byproducts, or (b) secure recycled material streams in place of virgin feed stocks. The Network also welcomes affiliate members who wish to share their knowledge or expertise related to by-product synergy.

To discuss membership, please contact:

Megan Moses
Ohio BPS Network Director  
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(614) 847 - 4631