Pilot Program Announced to Remove Recyclable Material from Greater Cincinnati Waterways and Provide Green Jobs in the Community
Mill Creek Alliance, Coca-Cola Consolidated, and Osprey Initiative announce a pilot program to collect and remove recyclable materials from the waterways in the Greater Cincinnati area using devices called Litter Gitters. In addition to collecting and removing materials from the waterways, this pilot program will gather data and find sustainable solutions for the future using the materials gathered from the Litter Gitters. Litter Gitters are small stream litter collection devices used to intercept floating debris from storm water runoff. The devices will be cleaned weekly and after heavy rains in the area, if needed. Osprey Initiative will employ a number of local personnel to maintain the traps, creating Green Jobs in the area. Osprey Initiative will install the first Litter Gitters of this pilot program on February 11, 2020!
Coke Consolidated is the largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. Their Purpose is to honor God, serve others, pursue excellence and grow profitably. For 118 years, they have been deeply committed to the consumers, customers, and communities they serve and are passionate about the broad portfolio of beverages and services they offer.
Osprey Initiative, LLC is a specialty environmental contractor bringing tailored solutions for specific environmental. Their work to bridge the gap between intent and action in the sustainability world by focusing on implementable projects to fit client needs. Ohio is the third state and eighth watershed where Litter Gitters have been deployed.
