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· Did you know Northeast Ohio’s official bike counts are being conducted this week? The region’s transportation agency (NOACA) stations volunteers to count cyclists and pedestrians at these 22 intersections (highlighted in yellow). NOACA bike planner Marc Von Allmen explains why it’s important that you roll by and get counted: “It can help us to determine what factors have a correlation with high rates of biking and walking. It helps us to...
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Consider spending an afternoon exploring the most critical concerns of our times. We will discover new opportunities to make a real difference in accelerating the emergence of an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, and socially just human presence on this planet!
The Awakening the Dreamer symposium is a transformative educational experience that empowers participants to respond to humanity’s current situation with action and informed, grounded optimism about our future. Be part of this transformational experience.
Contact Peg at m.downing@cox.net to register. $5.00 fee. Lunch is provided.
Find out more at http://www.pachamama.org/workshops/awakening-the-...
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On April 18th members of the Office of Sustainability visited the Famicos Foundation for their Sustainability Awareness Day. Students from Glenville High School displayed their exhibits demonstrating the ways people can incorporate environmental strategies into their daily lives. The students definitely taught the experts a thing-or-two about sustainable solutions focused on local food and urban agriculture.
Highlights from the day included DJ...
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We have opened up the physical home of SC2019, the Sustainable Cleveland Center to the Cleveland International Film Fest. The Center will host discussions with filmakers focused on sustainable topics. Join us at The Sustainable Cleveland Center, 3rd Floor Tower City, for talk-back sessions with Film Directors as part of the Cleveland International Film Fest.
Active forum topics
- Is nuclear power environmentally friendly?
- Is Corn Plastic Safe, Environmentally Friendly?
- How can I stop receiving telephone books/yellow pages?
- Are there any environmental areas of concern in Shaker Heights?
- Where in the area can I get a rain barrel?
- Can I recycle the caps to my plastic water bottle?
- thermostatic radiator valves - any experience to share?
- Is there a safe alternative to Roundup?
- Where can I recycle my batteries?
- What do food labels really mean?
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