In this episode of Heart & Hustle, we sit down with Tony Staubach, Food Waste Diversion Coordinator for Hamilton County ReSource, to rethink how we view food. Tony shares how simple habits like meal planning and shopping with intention can keep food out of the landfill and money in your pocket. With organic waste accounting for roughly 15% of our local landfill and the average family of four throwing away around $1,600 in food, the stakes are higher than most people realize. The good news? Cutting food waste is one of the easiest and most impactful ways to reduce our environmental footprint while making a real difference at home.

Learn more about food as a valuable resource by visiting us at wastedfoodstopswithus.org.

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In this episode of Heart & Hustle, County Administrator Jeff Aluotto chats with Michelle Balz from Hamilton County ReSource about all things waste management. Together, they go beyond the basics of recycling—talking about how to keep your produce fresher for longer, safely dispose of hazardous products around the house, turn yard waste into healthy soil through composting, and more. It’s a practical, down-to-earth conversation packed with tips to help you reduce waste and make the most of what you already have.

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Season 5, Episode 3 of Heart and Hustle in Hamilton County dives into how repairing and preserving homes strengthens entire communities. Hamilton County Administrator Jeff Aluotto and Media & Engagement Director Bridget Doherty talk with LaChé Roach of LISC Greater Cincinnati about Lead Safe Hamilton County and the Revive + Thrive Home Repair Loan Program. Together, these efforts are tackling urgent health and safety needs, keeping families in their homes, and protecting Hamilton County’s vital housing stock — a key step toward stabilizing neighborhoods and securing generational wealth.

To learn more about Hamilton County, Ohio, our services and job openings, visit hamiltoncountyohio.gov.