top of page
Search


Youngstown Townhall Informs Community on Pyrolysis Moratorium
Youngstown townhall Oct 10, 2025, on pyrolysis moratorium
SOBE Concerned Citizens
Oct 10, 20242 min read


Town Hall Oct 10, 2024: SCC Calls for Permanent End of Pyrolysis Plans in Youngstown, Ohio
SOBE Concerned Citizens to Hold October 10th Town Hall Meeting to Call for a Permanent Stop to SOBE Thermal’s Proposed Pyrolysis Project...
SOBE Concerned Citizen
Oct 7, 20243 min read


One Year Anniversary of Ohio EPA Public Hearing
We are celebrating the day, August 10, 2023 when residents opposed the siting in Youngstown of a potentially dangerous pyrolysis plant....
Stop SOBE
Aug 7, 20241 min read


Will It or Won't It?
asking if SOBE pyrolysis plant will be built in Lowellville, Ohio
SOBE Concerned Citizen
Apr 2, 20242 min read


City of Youngstown Commended for Filing Appeal to the Environmental Review Appeals Commission (ERAC) to Revoke Permit Issued to SOBE by OH EPA
City of Youngstown Commended for Filing Appeal to (ERAC) to Revoke Air Pollution Permit Issued to SOBE
SOBE Concerned Citizen
Mar 20, 20242 min read


Dorothy Day House- Youngstown Roundtable: SOBE Pyrolysis Updates! March 21 @ 5 pm
Youngstown UPDATES on vital SOBE issues March 21, 2024 hosted by Dorothy Day House - Youngstown 5 pm Thurs EVENT:...
SOBE Concerned Citizen
Mar 16, 20241 min read


Youngstown City Council, Mayor Applauded for Using Zoning Regulations, Moratorium Ordinance to Bar Pyrolysis from Youngstown, Ohio
SOBE Concerned Citizens Applaud Youngstown City Council and Mayor for Using Zoning Regulations and a Moratorium Ordinance to Prevent Toxic A
SOBE Concerned Citizen
Mar 11, 20242 min read


Citizens Reject Issuance of Final OH EPA Air Pollution Permit for SOBE Thermal's Pyrolysis Plans in Youngstown Ohio
Citizens of Youngstown feel the Ohio EPA is obligated to protect public health and safety & not to permit more sources of dangerous pollutio
SOBE Concerned Citizen
Feb 15, 20243 min read


SOBE Concerned Citizens Testify to US EPA and US State Department
February 7, 2024 Beyond Plastics gave testimony to the US EPA in Washington, D.C., and invited SOBE Concerned Citizens to remotely speak...
SOBE Concerned Citizen
Feb 10, 20241 min read


City of Youngstown, Ohio, Adopts Moratorium on Pyrolysis and Gasification of Tires, Plastic, and Electronic Waste
News release facilitated by Beyond Plastics - see more: https://www.beyondplastics.org/publications/chemical-recycling NEWS RELEASE City...
SOBE Concerned Citizen
Jan 5, 20243 min read


Emergency Ordinance Passes with Unanimous Vote by Youngstown, Ohio City Council Dec. 20 2023, Placing Moratorium on Pyrolysis
Emergency ordinance passes with unanimous vote by Youngstown Ohio City Council Dec. 20 2023, prohibiting pyrolysis
SOBE Concerned Citizen
Dec 22, 20233 min read


Let's Encourage Youngstown City Council to "Vote YES!" to Stop Pyrolysis
PLEASE JOIN US & encourage Youngstown City Council to vote to approve moratorium on Wed Dec 20 - prevent SOBE's pyrolysis expansion
SOBE Concerned Citizen
Dec 19, 20232 min read


Beyond Petrochemicals Adds Energy to Sustainable Youngstown's Fight to Halt SOBE Pyrolysis Plans
Beyond Petrochemicals and Sustainable Youngstown shared an assessment of the ongoing campaign to halt the SOBE pyrolysis project in downtow
SOBE Concerned Citizen
Oct 23, 20233 min read


In-Depth Investigation by WFMJ 21 News into SOBE Pyrolysis Plans for Downtown Youngstown OH
"Is tire conversion technology facility planned for Youngstown safe? ‘101 West’ investigates, talking with officials, experts, CEO "The...
SOBE Concerned Citizen
Oct 18, 20231 min read


Public Comments against Pyrolysis in Youngstown, Ohio: Hundreds Oppose EPA Permit
Hundreds of citizens sent Ohio EPA public comments opposing the granting of an air pollution permit to the planner of a pyrolysis...
SOBE Concerned Citizen
Oct 8, 20232 min read


Pyrolysis Plans by SOBE Rejected by a Youngstown, Ohio City Council Resolution
A round of applause followed the Youngstown Ohio City Council unanimously passing a resolution that opposes the Ohio EPA possibly...
SOBE Concerned Citizen
Sep 21, 20232 min read


Solidarity & Gratitude: Council to Vote on Climate Resolution to Reject Pyrolysis in Youngstown, Ohio
Youngstown Council to vote on Climate Change, Environment and Sustainable Technology Committee resolution to Reject pyrolysis in the City
SOBE Concerned Citizen
Sep 14, 20232 min read


Join Your Neighbors in Sending Comments Asking OH EPA to Deny Permit to SOBE - Due Sept. 10, 2023
Join Love Your Neighbor Block Watch of Northside, Youngstown Ohio in sending comment to OEPA to deny permit of SOBE
SOBE Concerned Citizen
Aug 31, 20231 min read


Working to Stop SOBE Pyrolysis from Polluting Youngstown, Ohio, Legal Options Pursued
Citizens working to keep pollution out of Youngstown pursue legal options
SOBE Concerned Citizen
Aug 30, 20233 min read


Committee Passes Resolution To Reject SOBE's Pyrolysis of Tires in Youngstown, OH
Climate Change, Environment & Sustainable Technology Committee of Youngstown City Council passed resolution to reject SOBE company plan
SOBE Concerned Citizen
Aug 24, 20232 min read


Rally in the Rain to Reject SOBE Has Results in Youngstown, Ohio!
Rally Against SOBE downtown Youngstown, Ohio Aug 23, 2023 has results!
SOBE Concerned Citizen
Aug 24, 20231 min read


Join Rally Aug. 23 Informational Picket at Youngstown City Council Meeting
Join us 3:30 pm Wednesday August 23, 2023 outside the Commissioners Hearing Room , 21 West Boardman St. Ste. 200 around the corner from...
SOBE Concerned Citizen
Aug 21, 20233 min read


Letter in Sunday's Vindicator: Speak Out on Planned SOBE Energy Plant
Rally 3:30 pm Wed Aug. 23, 2023 outside Commissioners Hearing Room, 21 West Boardman St., around the corner from Mahoning County Courthouse,
SOBE Concerned Citizen
Aug 20, 20233 min read


Public Comments Regarding SOBE Air Pollution Permit - Youngstown, Ohio
Comments on draft permit Facility ID: 0250110024 Permit Number: P0132799 VIEW more public comments here August 24th, 2023 Erik Bewley...
SOBE Concerned Citizen
Aug 19, 20233 min read
Latest News on the campaign to stop SOBE in Youngstown, Ohio
bottom of page




