Sustainability + Environment

People for Trees: Holden Forests & Gardens launches plan to save Cleveland's tree canopy
Holden Forests & Gardens urges everyone to pledge to plant a tree in its People for Trees initiative—with the goal of planting 15,000 new trees in the Forest City by 2025.
Public invited to give input on vision to provide better access to Lake Erie, stabilize shoreline
The Cuyahoga County Planning Commission will hold an online public meeting later this month to get input on the Lakefront Public Access Plan. 
Spotted: Putzfrau returns to the scene 50 years after Cuyahoga River cleanup work
The Putzfrau, a boat designed by Northeast Ohio native Frank Samsel and used in the early 1970s to clean up the Cuyahoga River, was spotted yesterday—restored and back in service.
With timber in port, INTRO begins its rise to become the country’s tallest all-wood building
In early November, after three weeks on the Atlantic, 3,000 cubic meters of Austrian timber arrived at the Port of Cleveland for the INTRO project in Ohio City. Let the building of the country's tallest wood building begin!
Clean Sweep: Annual RiverSweep practices social distancing, promotes neighborhood cleanups
Canalway Partners organizers encourage people to clean up their own neighborhoods in honor of this year's RiverSweep.
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.”