Future of Sustainability Lies with Our Youth
Today we celebrate International Youth Day! Across the world, countless young people are taking action in their communities to create a more sustainable future. We wanted to highlight one of those youth - our Youth Sustainability Leadership Program (YSLP) participant Kynnedy Simone Smith. She bec... Read more
Happy Book Lovers Day!
In honor of National Book Lovers Day on August 9th, we wanted to share a list of environmental books recommended by our Sustainable Cleveland staff members. If you’re looking for your next green read, take your pick! Read more
Story of Plastic Film
Thank you for your interest in the topic of plastic and plastic pollution. In this blog you will find comments/reviews about the Story of Plastic film from local experts and members of the Plastic Reduction Working Group, as well as resources related to the topic. Read more
Scrap the Idea of Putting Things in the Landfill!
Did you know you can take metal items to local area scrap yards? Check out this list of local resources. Read more
Cleveland Spaces Vital Places
A program hosted and organized by the Sustainable Cleveland Vital Neighborhoods Working Group Cleveland Spaces Vital Places is a series of seven (7) workshops designed to inform residents about resources and practices needed to revitalize vacant lots in their community. Read more
Natural Cleaning (Part 3): Rubbing Alcohol
Rubbing/Isopropyl alcohol is the perfect disinfectant to use in nearly every room of your home! And because it evaporates quickly, there is little concern for water damage, especially to sensitive electronics like keyboards. Read more
Virtual Quarterly Meeting Resources & Video
We were excited to see so many of you join us for our first virtual Quarterly Meeting of 2020. Our Chief of Sustainability, Jason Wood, started us off with an overview of where Sustainable Cleveland is heading beyond 2019 to build off the momentum generated in the first 10 years of the initiative... Read more
Pollinator Week 2020
National Pollinator Week is a time to celebrate pollinators and spread the word about what you can do to protect them. It is celebrated on June 22-28, 2020. Read more
Part 2: Natural Cleaning: Ridding Your Home of Unnecessary (and Dangerous) Toxins
Most of us have peroxide in our homes, right? We typically reach for it when we get cuts or scrapes, but did you know it does so much more? Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is an excellent disinfectant, often used in hospital settings to sanitize surfaces and bedding. It can be used all around your home ... Read more
Good Jobs, Green Jobs
Good Jobs, Green Jobs All listed positions are vetted to confirm they serve a key action area to building a more sustainable, resilient and thriving Cleveland. Check out the newest sustainability jobs in Northeast Ohio: Read more
Natural Cleaning: Ridding Your Home of Unnecessary (and Dangerous) Toxins
This blog will help guide you in making homemade, all-natural house cleaning products that will provide a safer environment for you and your families. Read more