Plant Ahead Ohio Inc

02/11/2025

Join us! Friday, February 14, 2025 at 1PM - 1:30PM
OH EPA You Broke Our Hearts - Valentine Press Conference and Anniversary Rally
620 Belmont Ave, Youngstown, OH 44502

Youngstown citizens will gather in front of the sign in front of the Dorothy Day House of Hospitality garden, holding their “Valentine Greeting”.

EVENT to invite/share: https://www.facebook.com/events/651561337223037

NOTE: SOBE's CEO is still moving ahead .. with his plans to use pyrolysis, which is the gasification or combustion of tires, chipped tires, plastics and electronic waste into synthetic gas. [ ...] The permit is valid for ten years.
source: https://www.vindy.com/news/local-news/2024/12/epa-permits-sobe-to-keep-its-process-hidden-from-public/

Learn more about efforts of citizens to protect neighborhoods from possible hazards of pyrolysis plant planned for downtown:
https://www.stop-sobe.com/

04/16/2024

2024 National Environmental Justice Conference and Training Program has an interesting workshop April 17 - hope there's a report on it:
_Bridging the Canopy Gap: Urban Trees Climate Justice, and Equitable Solutions_
This workshop delves into the critical intersection of urban trees, carbon sequestration, and climate justice, with a spotlight on their disproportionate impact on vulnerable low-income communities located in selected cities in Tennessee. Through an insightful presentation and interactive discussion, we will examine the disparities in tree distribution, exploring how this inequality contributes to climate change vulnerabilities in marginalized neighborhoods. This presentation will share innovative strategies to address these disparities, emphasizing the pivotal role of urban trees in adapting direct and indirect impacts from climate change and enhancing community resilience. Engage in thought-provoking conversations and leave equipped with actionable insights to advocate for and implement inclusive tree-centric solutions. Together, let’s pave the way for a more equitable and sustainable urban communities in Tennessee, the United States and around the globe.
Emmanuel Wallace
Department of Environmental Science, College of Agriculture
Tennessee State University

https://thenejc.org/ National Environmental Justice Conference and Training Program

National Environmental Justice Conference and Training Program Learn More The 2024 National Environmental Justice Conference and Training Program will be held April 16-18, 2024 in Washington, D.C.. Leaders from various sectors will engage in 3 days of free exchange of ideas and approaches to achievi...

10/18/2023

09/19/2023

More trees and plants, less plastics and pyrolysis! WED Sept. 20, 2023 / 5:30 pm PLEASE COME & encourage City Council to pass Climate resolution to reject pyrolysis in Youngstown.
Youngstown City Council Meeting
at Covelli Community Center
229 E. Front St. Yo, Ohio 44503
WAYS YOU CAN HELP:
1) ATTEND the September 20th COUNCIL MEETING and BRING A FRIEND OR TWO!
(more info: https://www.stop-sobe.com/post/solidarity-gratitude-council-to-vote-on-climate-resolution-to-reject-pyrolysis-in-youngstown-oh)
2) SIGN UP TO SPEAK AT COUNCIL MEETING to say THANK YOU to the CLIMATE COMMITTEE and ENCOURAGE the rest of City Council to VOTE YES! Sign up to speak before Tuesday Sept 19th at 10am by calling the Council Clerk at 330.742.8709 or go to https://youngstownohio.gov/request_to_speak_before_council
If you have questions or would like assistance in preparing a 3 minute maximum statement, call Jack at 330.518.9227.
3) CALL YOUR COUNCIL PERSON to encourage them to VOTE IN FAVOR OF THE RESOLUTION TO STOP SOBE:
Jimmy Hughes, 2nd ward: 330-272-5108
Samantha Turner, 3rd ward: 330-398-9514
Mike Ray, 4th ward: 330-792-5956
Pat Kelly, 5th ward: 330-423-2112
CALL and URGE Mayor Brown, (330) 742-8701, to act today to inform SOBE that our Mixed Use Community Zoning does not permit SOBE to pyrolyze tires in our city.
4) SHARE! SHARE! SHARE!
Call, email, and text your friends and neighbors to join us next Wednesday September 20th at 5:30 pm at the COUNCIL MEETING at the Covelli Community Room.
For questions or more info: Send an email [[email protected]}
or call 330-518-9227 (Jack Daugherty).

Youngstown Council to vote on Climate Change, Environment and Sustainable Technology Committee resolution to Reject pyrolysis in the City

09/09/2023

DUE SUNDAY 9-10-23 Pls help: send Comment to OhioEPA - lots samples/info here: https://stop-sobe.com/sendcomments - Join your neighbors and the hard-working folks across the state in asking OEPA to deny air pollution permit for SOBE's tire pyrolysis plans in Youngstown Ohio
Send it instantly: https://youngstownneighbor.wixsite.com/sobepubliccomment
Or EMAIL: [email protected] [Erik Bewley]

Join Love Your Neighbor Block Watch of Northside, Youngstown Ohio in sending comment to OEPA to deny permit of SOBE

09/01/2023

We need clean air to grow trees - Tell OEPA help keep Youngstown air clean by denying permit >> Lots and lots of Comment & Question ideas added - check them out and Send YOUR Public Comments to the Ohio EPA
regarding Facility ID: 0250110024
Permit Number: P0132799
YOUR PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE CRITICAL
TO STOP SOBE Thermal Energy in downtown Youngstown!
They must be received by Sept. 10, 2023.
1) You can email your comments & questions DIRECTLY
to Erik Bewley of the Ohio EPA:
[email protected] [Erik Bewley]
or use the form to send instantly at:
https://youngstownneighbor.wixsite.com/sobepubliccomment (goes to same email address of Ohio Environmental Protection Agency)
LOTS of IDEAS here: https://www.stop-sobe.com/sendcomments

Send YOUR Public Comments to the Ohio EPA regarding Facility ID: 0250110024 Permit Number: P0132799 YOUR PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE CRITICAL TO STOP SOBE Thermal Energy! They must be received by Sept. 10, 2023.

02/15/2023

Plant Ahead Ohio is currently seeking new board members. If you are interested in learning more or joining our team, please email your questions, resume, or letter of interest to [email protected].

11/20/2022

Click the link to learn about our collaboration with STEAM Academy of Warren! https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/students-plant-trees-at-school-to-combat-climate-change/

11/20/2022

sathomas0211a few seconds ago0 min readA Tribute to Frank Bishop, a Plant Ahead Ohio founder.0 views0 commentsPost not marked as liked