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  • How Clean Is Clean? What it Really Means to Be Empty, Clean and Dry

    Not all things are suitable for curbside recycling. In Cuyahoga County, only five items belong: Cans, cartons, glass bottles and jars, paper and boxes plus plastic bottles and jugs. And there are best practices to recycling right....

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    How Clean Is Clean? What it Really Means to Be Empty, Clean and Dry
  • On The Trail: Less Waste and Litter Free

    As the weather warms, more people will be making trips to their local trails and parks. Simply thinking ahead can help you avoid situations in which it seems necessary to litter or improperly dispose of trash while enjoying trails...

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    On The Trail: Less Waste and Litter Free
  • Sustainable Spring Gardening

    After a long Northeast Ohio winter, it’s always nice to get outside and start gardening! Before you begin, consider these tips for sustainable spring gardening.

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    Sustainable Spring Gardening
  • Remember to #BYOBags, Cuyahoga

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    Remember to #BYOBags, Cuyahoga
  • Local High School Seniors Develop Concept to Help Recycle Right

    Local high school students have developed a concept for an app that may help people recycle right. They are requesting assistance to test their concept.

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    Local High School Seniors Develop Concept to Help Recycle Right
  • Sustainable Holidays: Disposal of Plants and Greenery

    Plants such as poinsettias, garlands and wreaths are purchased or gifted for the holidays. Some people choose to throw them away and buy new next year. Instead, consider adding holiday plants and greenery to your backyard compost ...

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    Sustainable Holidays: Disposal of Plants and Greenery
  • Estate and House Cleanout Projects, A How-To Guide

    Estate or house cleanout projects can be overwhelming, but are also manageable. By following a few steps, you should be able to take care of many of the items you inherited or acquired and possibly avoid using a dumpster entirely.

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    Estate and House Cleanout Projects, A How-To Guide
Recycling

How Clean Is Clean? What it Really Means to Be Empty, Clean and Dry


July 22, 2021 | Cristie Snyder

Not all things are suitable for curbside recycling. In Cuyahoga County, only five items belong: Cans, cartons, glass bottles and jars, paper and boxes plus plastic bottles and jugs. And there are best practices to recycling right. One best practice is to make sure that your curbside recyclables are empty, clean and dry.

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Proper Disposal

On The Trail: Less Waste and Litter Free


July 8, 2021 | Guest Blogger

As the weather warms, more people will be making trips to their local trails and parks. Simply thinking ahead can help you avoid situations in which it seems necessary to litter or improperly dispose of trash while enjoying trails and parks. Each small change you make helps to create a better and more sustainable future.

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Composting

Sustainable Spring Gardening


May 4, 2021 | Carin Miller

After a long Northeast Ohio winter, it’s always nice to get outside and start gardening! Before you begin, consider these tips for sustainable spring gardening.

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In The News

Remember to #BYOBags, Cuyahoga


December 30, 2019 | Cristie Snyder

Choose to use reusable bags every time you shop. Cuyahoga County passed a county-wide ban on plastic bags that goes into effect on January 1, 2020. The ban prohibits grocery, retail and convenience stores from providing disposable bags at checkout.

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Local High School Seniors Develop Concept to Help Recycle Right


March 13, 2023 | Guest Blogger

Local high school students have developed a concept for an app that may help people recycle right. They are requesting assistance to test their concept.

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Composting

Sustainable Holidays: Disposal of Plants and Greenery


January 10, 2023 | Carin Miller

Plants such as poinsettias, garlands and wreaths are purchased or gifted for the holidays. Some people choose to throw them away and buy new next year. Instead, consider adding holiday plants and greenery to your backyard compost pile.

Read more
Proper Disposal

Estate and House Cleanout Projects, A How-To Guide


March 21, 2022 | Cristie Snyder

You’ve acquired a home either through a purchase, as a gift, or as an inheritance. What is the best way to tackle estate or house cleanout projects?

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Reducing

Reduce Waste: Kick Game Day Party Trash to the Curb


February 8, 2022 | Cristie Snyder

The big football game is coming, and excitement is building! But the big game, and the parties that accompany it, generate a lot of trash. Let’s reduce waste by kicking game day party trash to the curb. Here’s how you can be prepared to tackle waste and recycle right during football’s main event.

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Reducing

Large Dinner Party? Holiday Planning Can Reduce Wasted Food


November 29, 2021 | Carin Miller

It’s the holiday season and time for seasonal gatherings, merrymaking events, large meals, and excess food. With a little bit of planning and creative reuse, you can reduce or eliminate wasted food.

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Recycling

Recycling Markets and Midwest Resourcefulness


June 30, 2021 | Beth Biggins-Ramer

Living in the Midwest provides us access to many resources. There is an abundance of fresh water for drinking, fertile soil for planting, and stable recycling markets. What? Yes, stable recycling markets!

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Reducing

Make a Sustainable Fashion Statement


March 16, 2021 | Guest Blogger

Over the past year, for many people, working from home led to a shift in their daily wardrobes, which may have changed the need for seasonal wardrobe updates. As we begin the new year, let’s talk about sustainable fashion. It’s a good time to rethink the way we consume and interact with fashion.

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