Sustainability + Environment

Guest Column: Looking at the environmental silver lining, and lessons learned, in coronavirus
Guest columnist Marc Lefkowitz, director of Green City/Blue Lake,  reflects on COVID-19's positive impact on the environment and the lessons we can take away moving forward.
The plant sale must go on at the Nature Center, despite COVID-19 pandemic
The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes isn't letting the coronavirus crisis wipe out its annual plant sale. It's heading online this year for a full month, and so far, orders are up.
Beck Center raises the roof on renovations to 100-year-old Lakewood campus
Improving accessibility and energy efficiency are the main reasons that Lakewood's Beck Center for the Arts is working to raise $5.7 million.
We tried it: I pitched my idea for taking Cleveland next-level at Accelerate
FreshWater Cleveland's contributing editor Jen Jones Donatelli shares her experience as one of 30 finalists in this year's round of Accelerate: Citizens Make Change.
Bullet holes by the Burning River: Great Lakes Brewing unveils a modern remodel in historic location
Great Lakes Brewing Company has completed its most extensive renovations since the Ohio City landmark opened in 1988.
3 simple ways you can help to restore the tree canopy (Hint: It starts with planting a tree)
The tree canopy is declining in Cuyahoga County at an alarming rate, experts say. They offer suggestions on how we can reverse the trend.
Filmmaker connects Cleveland to environmental success stories
Brad Masi uses the art of filmmaking to show how local actions in Northeast Ohio can address environmental issues such as transportation, urban agriculture and climate change.
25 sustainable energy projects all on one Cuyahoga County map
If you want to find an environmental project near you, we have a solution. Presenting a map of Cuyahoga County with the locations of 25 projects, created with the help of Sustainable Cleveland.
Saving the planet: Young leaders in Northeast Ohio’s climate movement
Young people worldwide are taking the lead on battling climate change, and Cleveland is no exception. A number of local students are raising awareness and planning events, including potentially two summits here in 2020.
More Clevelanders have no beef with growing vegan options
New restaurants featuring vegan cuisine are opening regularly in Cleveland, as a plant-based diet gains followers for ethical, environmental and health reasons.
Season's greetings: This Cleveland Heights photographer just launched a greeting card line
Combining her work as a photographer with her love of inspiring quotes, Megan Johnson is launching Love, You Greetings.
What's up with Upcycle Parts Shop? They're hosting a five-year anniversary party
Upcycle Parts Shop finds new homes for used arts and craft supplies, a mission it has pursued for five years. So it's time to celebrate their anniversary with a free street party.
Urban Birding Week takes flight in Cleveland with Urban Birder David Lindo
Urban Birding Week is underway in Cleveland, led by the Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society and David Lindo, known as the Urban Birder.
Solar co-op shines light on home power conversions
Want to convert your home to solar power? It isn't cheap, but a solar co-op is helping bring the cost down with group discounts.
'Last' Sustainable Cleveland 2019 event just the beginning
The final event of the decade-long Sustainable Cleveland 2019 effort drew 600 attendees to Public Auditorium on Oct. 16, pursuing the ultimate goal of creating “a green city by a blue lake.”
 
Flower power: This budding nonprofit has recycled 6,200+ bouquets for those who need it most
Floral arrangements from weddings and funerals see new life thanks to BigHearted Blooms, which repurposes the flowers and delivers them to nursing homes and hospitals.
Sustainable Cleveland 2019 hits peak year but still driving forward
Sustainable Cleveland 2019 will celebrate a decade of accomplishments Wednesday, Oct. 16, at its annual event, while looking for ways to accelerate progress.
Ripple effects of Sustainable Cleveland 2019 spread across city
Sustainable Cleveland 2019 has spent the last decade changing the area's environmental landscape with bold and creative efforts.
'Song of Whales' artist visits to refresh mural, promote water conservation
The artist Wyland is back in Cleveland to refresh his 1997 “Song of Whales” mural on the Cleveland Public Power building near the Lake Erie shoreline.
Rocks & Waters events travel back to a prehistoric Cleveland Heights
Development has covered most of the streams that flow from Cleveland Heights downhill toward Lake Erie, but the Doan Brook Watershed Partnership wants to show us what they once looked like.