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Sustainability Organizations | Governmental Agencies | Sustainable Businesses
Sustainability Organizations
1Sky
1Sky's goal is to build a diverse, society-wide mobilization that will convince our federal government to take bold action in 2010.
http://www.1sky.org/
350 HOW
350 HOW engages in promotion, practice, and policy dealing with the improvement of ecological systems and their ability to sequester carbon at significant rates.
http://350how.org/
Algalita Marine Research Foundation
The Algalita Marine Research Foundation is dedicated to the protection of the marine environment and its watersheds through research, education, and restoration.
http://www.algalita.org
All Aboard Ohio
All Aboard Ohio is dedicated to promoting improved public transportation and passenger rail service throughout the state.
http://www.allaboardohio.org/
All Environmental Jobs
Search job sites, company career pages and associations for environmental jobs.
www.greenjobsforamerica.org
The American Chestnut Foundation
The goal of The American Chestnut Foundation is to restore the American chestnut tree to its native range within the woodlands of the eastern United States, using a scientific research and breeding program developed by its founders.
http://www.acf.org/
Arc of Appalachia Preserve System
The Arc's forest preservation work lies in theArc of Appalachia, a region located in southern Ohio.
www.highlandssanctuary.org
Artists Archives of the Western Reserve
The AAWR is an archival facility dedicated to preserving representative bodies of work by Ohio visual artists.
http://www.artistsarchives.org/
Association for Regenerative Culture (ARC)
ARC is an education nonprofit whose aim is to initiate the creation of regional Permaculture centers throughout the East to support and coordinate the development of Permaculture education and its broader application in the world.
http://www.arculture.org/index2.html
Audubon Ohio
The mission of Audubon Ohio is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats in Ohio by promoting conservation and biodiversity through education and advocacy.
www.audubonohio.org
BeeDance
BeeDance is a Cleveland based clean technology start-up, whose project, ZeroLandfill is an award winning upcycling program that has repurposed over 300,000 pounds of waste back into the community since 2006.
http://www.beedance.com/
Beyond Pesticides – Ohio Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides (OCAMP)
The only organization in Ohio that focuses exclusively on pesticide issues. Their mission is to demonstrate to elected and appointed officials the human health consequences posed by pesticides. OCAMP seeks to protect the public, in particular the most vulnerable (children and the chemically sensitive), by promoting safe and effective alternatives to the use of toxic chemicals.
www.beyondpesticides.org/ocamp
Biomimicry Institute
The Biomimicry Institute promotes learning from and then emulating natural forms, processes, and ecosystems to create more sustainable and healthier human technologies and designs.
http://www.biomimicryinstitute.org/
Bioneers
Promotes practical environmental solutions and innovative social strategies for restoring Earth’s imperiled ecosystems and healing our human communities. Run programs like the annual Bioneers Conference, Beaming Bioneers, and the Bioneers Youth Program. Also run the international radio series, Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature, other media productions, and the Bioneers anthology book series.
www.bioneers.org
BlueGreen Alliance
A strategic initiative between the United Steelworkers and Sierra Club to create good jobs and a clean environment through the creation of green jobs.
www.bluegreenalliance.org
Blue Planet Run Foundation
The Blue Planet Run is a San Francisco based non-profit funding safe drinking water projects for the billion people around the world in need.
https://blueplanetnetwork.org/
Boots on the Roof
Boots on the Roof is the Renewable Energy training division ofUnitek, a long-running private school with a proven track record of certification-based and degree-based education programs in various technical and health care fields. Having successfully partnered with professional organizations nationwide to train tens of thousands of students, Unitek opened the Boots on the Roof division specifically to training the next generation of Solar Energy Entrepreneurs, Contractors, and Business People.
www.bootsontheroof.com orwww.unitek.com
Brumbaugh Center at Mount Union College
The Brumbaugh Center for Environmental Science consists of people, programs and places that work together to provide opportunities for learning about and enjoying nature.
http://www.muc.edu/academics/nature_center
Buckeye Forest Council
Protecting Ohio’s forests and their inhabitants.
www.buckeyeforestcouncil.org
The Burning River Foundation, Inc.
The Burning River Foundation is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide extensive education and resources for the environmental and historic preservation of our waterways.
http://burningriverfest.org/foundation
California Fuel Cell Partnership
The California Fuel Cell Partnership promotes fuel cell vehicle commercialization as a means of moving towards a sustainable energy future increasing energy efficiency and reducing or eliminating air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
http://www.cafcp.org/
Center for Health, Environment and Justice (CHEJ) and the BE SAFE Campaign
CHEJ is a national, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization that provides organizing and technical assistance to grassroots community organizations. Is responsible for the BE SAFE campaign which promotes precautionary action to prevent pollution and eliminate environmental health threats. It supports local and state efforts to adopt precautionary policies and works to convince corporations to make safer products.
www.besafenet.com
Children and Nature Network
The Children & Nature Network (C&NN) was created to encourage and support the people and organizations working to reconnect children with nature. C&NN provides access to the latest news and research in the field and a peer-to-peer network of researchers and individuals, educators and organizations dedicated to children's health and well-being.
www.childrenandnature.org
Citizens Advocating Responsible Energy (CARE)
CARE's stated goal is the achievement of a socially, environmentally, and economically responsible solution to FirstEnergy’s facility upgrade problems in Geauga County.
http://caregeauga.org/
City Fresh
City Fresh is a joint initiative between the New Agrarian Center (NAC) and Ohio State University Cooperative Extension. The goal of City Fresh is to build a more just and sustainable local food system in Northeast Ohio.
www.cityfresh.org
Clean Energy Works
Clean Energy Works is a coalition of over 80 grassroots organizations that are calling for urgent action on a comprehensive clean energy and climate plan that delivers clean energy jobs, less pollution, and a more secure America.
www.getworking.org
Clean Fuels Ohio
A statewide nonprofit org dedicated to increasing the use of cleaner and energy-efficient domestic fuels and vehicles.
www.CleanFuelsOhio.org
Cleveland Animal Rights Alliance
CARA is a nonprofit, all- volunteer organization promoting the principle that every animal, both human and non-human, exist free from oppression, human use and exploitation.
http://www.clevelandanimalrights.org/
Cleveland Bikes
A charitable organization committed to advancing all forms of bicycling as economical and healthful recreation, sport, and transportation.
www.clevelandbikes.org
Cleveland Botanical Garden
With beautiful facilities and innovative programming, the Garden reaches out to every segment of the community. Functions as a living laboratory for students, teachers and researchers; a healing presence for those with special needs; and a catalyst for urban revitalization. A national leader in urban horticulture, horticultural therapy and environmental education.
www.cbgarden.org
Cleveland Carbon Fund
As the first community-based, open-access carbon reduction fund in the US, they invest in local community projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and spark economic development in Cleveland.
www.clevelandcarbonfund.org
The Cleveland Foundation
World's first community foundation and the nation’s third-largest today. The foundation improves the lives of Greater Clevelanders by building community endowment, addressing needs throughgrantmaking, and providing leadership on vital issues.
www.clevelandfoundation.org
The Cleveland International Film Festival
The Cleveland Film Festival promotes artistically and culturally significant film arts through education and exhibition to enrich the life of the community.
http://www.clevelandfilm.org/
Cleveland Metropark Zoo
A large part of the Zoo's mission is focused on conserving the natural world, whether that is endangered species, habitats, watersheds, etc. Strong supporter of composting, recycling, and conservation.
www.clemetzoo.com
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
The GreenCityBlueLake Institute is the center for sustainability at The Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
http://www.cmnh.org
Cleveland Natural Science Club
Promotes the study of the natural sciences, cultivates an appreciation of the great outdoors, encourages conservation of natural resources, and promotes the protection of plant and animal wildlife. Meets the third Saturday of every month in the South Chagrin Reservation.
440-338-5744
Cleveland Rowing Foundation
CRF aims to organize, promote, foster and develop the sport of Rowing on the Cuyahoga River for all residents of Northeastern Ohio, young and old. Currently they are establishing a new rowing and recreation venue called Rivergate Park that will contribute to the revitalization of the Cuyahoga River.
http://www.clevelandrows.org/index.php
Community Solutions
Based in Yellow Springs, Ohio, this non-profit organization educates on the benefits and values of small local community living. It envisions a world where people live sustainably and cooperatively in local communities which are diverse, equitable, and just.
www.communitysolution.org
Council of Great Lakes Governors
The Council has one simple mission: To encourage and facilitate environmentally responsible economic growth through a cooperative effort between the public and private sectors among the eight Great Lakes States and with Ontario and Québec.
www.cglg.org
Countryside Conservancy
Countryside Conservancy’s mission is to work to re-envision and rebuild local-regional farming and food systems in Northeast Ohio.
www.cvcountryside.org
Crown Point Ecology Center
The Mission of Crown Point is to demonstrate the practical applications of ecology. Guiding Principles are Community, Sustainability, Justice, and Spirituality. Key program areas include education and sustainable agriculture. Programs are designed to reconnect individuals, families and groups to the basic processes of Earth while challenging society to live with simplicity and mindfulness.
www.crownpt.org
Cuyahoga Community Land Trust
The Cuyahoga Community Land Trust is a non-profit organization that develops permanently affordable homes in Cleveland. The Land Trust makes homeownership a reality for low- and moderate-income families by lowering the price of quality homes.
http://cclandtrust.org/
Cuyahoga River Community Planning Organization
It’s mission is to restore and protect the environmental quality of the Cuyahoga River and selected watersheds that affect the aquatic ecosystems of the immediate Lake Erie shoreline.
www.cuyahogariverrap.org
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association
CVNPA’s mission is to engage public support for the park and enhance public use and enjoyment of the park. They currently have over 2,000 volunteers and 2,400 members.
http://www.cvnpa.org/Default.aspx
Deconstruction Institute
A Florida-based web site that provides educational materials, tools and techniques, networking, case studies, articles, facts about the environmental impacts of deconstructing, and many other downloadable and interactive modules.
www.deconstructioninstitute.com
DSIRE
A database of state incentives for renewables and efficiency. It is a comprehensive source of info on state, local, utility and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.
www.dsireusa.org
Earth Care of Ohio
Part of a nationwide network of leading non-profit environmental and conservation organizations working to promote environmental education and charitable giving through workplace giving campaigns. Partners with Ohio employers who have included ESO as an option in their gifting program.
www.earthshareofohio.org
Earth Day Coalition
The mission of EDC is to provide education, inspire leadership and encourage action for a healthy environment.
www.earthdaycoalition.org
Environmental Health Watch
The mission of Environmental Health Watch is to help the public and policy-makers address critical health concerns related to our urban and industrial environment in Northeast Ohio.
www.ehw.org
Environment Ohio
A statewide, citizen-based environmental advocacy organization. Combines independent research, practical ideas and tough-minded advocacy to overcome the opposition of powerful special interests and win real results for Ohio's environment. Focuses exclusively on protecting Ohio's air, water and open spaces. They take action at the local, state and national levels to improve the quality of our environment.
www.environmentohio.org
Foxfield Preserve
Individuals can pay for a burial plot in Ohio’s first nature preserve cemetery in Wilmot, Ohio while helping to improve wildlife habitat, nature and water quality. It is operated by the Wilderness Center.
www.foxfieldpreserve.org
Freedom from Oil
An organization working to end America’s oil dependence, reduce oil related conflicts, and stop global climate change by convincing the entire auto industry to dramatically improve fuel efficiency and eliminate vehicle greenhouse gas emissions.
www.freedomfromoil.com
Freshwater Future
The mission of Freshwater Future is to foster and support a vital, effective grassroots sector working locally to protect aquatic habitats throughout the Great Lakes Basin.
www.glhabitat.org
Friends of Wetlands
Friends of Wetlands is a collective of volunteers committed to addressing local, state, and federal wetlands issues.
http://www.fowl.org/
George Jones Farm
The George Jones Farm and Nature Preserve is a 70 acre farmstead owned by Oberlin College and operated by the New Agrarian Center (NAC) as a cooperative farm incubator and educational center.
www.georgejonesfarm.org
Greater Cincinnati Herpetological Society
The Greater Cincinnati Herpetological Society (GCHS) is an organization committed to increasing the understanding of reptiles and amphibians.
www.cincyherps.com
Greater Cleveland Green Building Coalition
A nonprofit organization created to inform civic, business and building industry leaders and the general public about the economic, health, and aesthetic benefits of green building.
www.clevelandgbc.org
Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity
A Christian-based organization that works in partnerships to eliminate substandard housing and to renew neighborhoods.
www.clevelandhabitat.org
GreenCityBlueLake Institute
GreenCityBlueLake is the network of people and organizations creating a sustainable Northeast Ohio.
www.gcbl.org
Green Computing
Developed by OneCommunity, this Cleveland-based nonprofit reduces the number of unwanted computers and other technology resources going into landfills by refurbishing them for use in classrooms in Northeast Ohio.
www.onecommunity.org/
The Green Dream
The Green Dream is an entrepreneurial enterprise that was born in the Marketing Education class at Beachwood High School. Serving as the platform for their Junior Achievement Company Program, The Green Dream is showing off what businesses and organizations are doing to make Northern Ohio “Green.”
www.thegreendream.org
Green Energy Ohio
Nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting environmentally and economically sustainable energy policies and practices in the State of Ohio.
www.greenenergyohio.org
The Green Party of Ohio
The Green Party is composed of grassroots activists, environmentalists, advocates for social justice, nonviolent resisters, and regular citizens who've had enough of corporate-dominated politics.
http://ohiogreens.org/
The Groundwater Foundation
a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and motivating people to care for and about groundwater.
www.groundwater.org
Heartwoood Forest Council
The Heartwood Forest Council is the largest annual gathering of citizens from across the Eastern, Midwestern, and Southern United States who care about the health and well-being of our nation's forests. The Forest Council also offers participants an opportunity to identify lasting solutions and proven action steps that will move us as a community toward a shared vision of a healthy, just, and sustainable society.
www.heartwood.org
H20 Conserve
H2O conserve is a web-based project that offers tools and knowledge that enable individuals to make water conservation part of their everyday lives.
www.h20conserve.org
Holden Arboretum
The Holden Arboretum connects people with nature for inspiration and enjoyment, fosters learning and promotes conservation.
www.holdenarb.org
Holistic Moms Network
Holistic Moms Network connects parents who are interested in holistic health and green living.
www.holisticmoms.org
InterAct Cleveland
InterAct Cleveland promotes mutual understanding and appreciation of diverse religious beliefs and practices, as well as discovery of the values and beliefs shared by many faith traditions.
http://interactcleveland.org/
Kent Environmental Council
KEC focuses its volunteer efforts in four areas: advocacy, education, engagement and networking. Some examples of programs the organization has worked for and achieved include countywide recycling, Kent Riveredge Park, City of Kent Environmental Commission, City of Kent sustainability goals, Cuyahoga River restoration project and “Throw and Go” program at Kent State University to reduce the solid-waste stream.
www.kentenvironment.org
The Lake Erie Allegheny Partnership for Biodiversity (LEAP)
A non-profit dedicated to the identification, protection and restoration of biodiversity in our region and to the increased public awareness of biodiversity, through the support of member organizations. Collectively, the Partnership has protected 247,799 acres.
www.leapbio.org
Lake Erie Center
Out of the University of Toledo, aninterdisciplinary research and education center dedicated to solving environmental problems at the land-water interface and bay-lake exchanges in the Great Lakes
http://lakeerie.utoledo.edu
LEAF Lakewood Earth and Food Community
An organization dedicated to the development of a more sustainable, healthful and economically viable community through environmentally responsible actions producing broad access to the purchasing, growing and trading of fresh, local foods, knowledge and culture.
http://leafcommunity.org
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS CUYAHOGA AREA
The League has long positioned itself as a steward of our natural resources. The LWV Cuyahoga Area serves 48 local communities with nonpartisan voter education and advocacy on issues that affect our daily lives.
www.LWVCuyahogaArea.org
LightsOut Ohio
LightsOut Ohio promotes energy conservation by simply turning off the lights, promoting energy conservation in the home, workplace, schools, and places of worship.
http://lightsoutohio.org/
LOOK UP
LOOK UP shows how to slash energy bills with two common household appliances – a ceiling fan and programmable thermostat.
www.changehappensindegrees.org
Mercy For Animals
Mercy For Animals is a national non-profit animal advocacy organization. Founded in 1999 and over 25,000 members strong, MFA works to create a society where animals are treated with the respect and compassion they so rightly deserve.
www.mercyforanimals.org
Mill Creek Restoration Project
Mill Creek Restoration Project (MCRP) is a private nonprofit organization created in 1994. Its mission is to serve as catalyst for developing sustainability in the Mill Creek watershed through community-based planning and empowerment, environmental education, and economically sound ecological restoration.
Millcreekrestoration.org
MORPC (Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission)
MORPC is committed to building a better region in Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Knox, Licking Madison, Marion, Morrow, Pickaway, Ross and Union counties.
www.greenregion.org
National Resources Defense Council
A 1.2 million member environmental action group aimed at curbing global warming, creating the clean energy future, saving wildlands across the Americas, reviving our oceans, stemming the tide of toxic chemicals, and accelerating the greening of China.
www.nrdc.org
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes conserves a natural area, connects people with nature and inspires environmental stewardship.
www.shakerlakes.org
The Nature Conservancy
The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. The Nature Conservancy is a leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people.
www.nature.org
Neighborhood Progress
Uses innovative programs to strengthen Cleveland’s neighborhoods. These include Competitive Grants, a Strategic Investment Initiative to help Cleveland’s best neighborhood groups achieve their goals, Vacant Property recovery, Foreclosure and Land Assembly, Opportunity Homes, a market recovery strategy, Village Capital Corporation, and New Village Corporation.
www.neighborhoodprogress.org
Network for New Energy Choices
The mission is to promote policies that ensure safe, clean, and environmentally responsible energy options. NNEC collaborates with all levels of government, planning agencies, public interest organizations, government and industry associations, professional societies, labor groups, businesses, and the public.
www.newenergychoices.org
New Agrarian Center
The New Agrarian Center is committed to building a stronger and more sustainable regional food system in Northeast Ohio- a food system that promotes health in the broadest sense of the word: healthy land, healthy communities, healthy individuals, and a healthy economy.
www.gotthenac.org
Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA)
The Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency is the Metropolitan Planning Organization forCuyahoga,Geauga,Lake,Lorain andMedina Counties in Ohio.
http://www.noaca.org/
Northeast Ohio Green Map
Launched by GreenCityBlueLake the Northeast Ohio Green Map helps organizations and individuals -- including non-profit, for-profit, governmental, academic and public – to find one another, connect and collaborate around regional sustainability.
http://www.gcbl.org/northeast-ohio-green-map
Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC)
Made up of 126 member communities spread across eight Northeast Ohio counties, communities have banded together into one large utilities buying group. More than 600,000 potential customers enjoy the advantages of bulk buying power, professional expertise, and consumer advocacy on their behalf in order to keep the price of energy and utilities fair.
www.nopecinfo.org
Ohio ACT (Against Constitutional Takeover)
Ohio ACT is a coalition of groups working to oppose Issue 2 in Ohio.
http://www.ohioact.org/
Ohio Advanced Energy
Ohio Advanced Energy is a non-profit business-trade association dedicated to the development of a vibrant advanced and renewable energy economy in Ohio
http://ohioadvancedenergy.org
Ohio Citizen Action
Ohio's largest consumer and environmental organization, with 150,000 dues-paying members. Campaigns on issues from public health and the environment to utility and insurance rates.
www.ohiocitizen.org
OHIO Ecohouse
A Ohio University project based on retrofitting an already existing building to serve as a “green education center”. Its mission is to demonstrate affordable, green technology and sustainable living.
www.ohio.edu/ecohouse
Ohio Environmental Council
The mission of the OEC is to secure healthy air, land, and water for all who call Ohio home. Using legislative initiatives, legal action, scientific principles, and statewide partnerships, it secures a healthier environment for Ohio's communities.
www.theoec.org
Ohio Green Fleets
A Clean Fuels Ohio program that works to improve the environmental performance of business and government fleets.
www.OhioGreenFleets.com
Ohio Interfaith Power and Light
An affiliate of The Regeneration Project’s national Interfaith Power and Light campaign. Their mission is to voice a religious response to climate change and to promote energy conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. They focus on tangible results in religious communities—putting faith to action.
http://www.ohipl.org/
Ohio League of Conservation Voters
The Ohio LCV has a mission to make Ohio legislators more aware of conservation issues and hold them responsible for the votes they cast on conservation issues. Click below for more information about candidates running for Ohio legislature this November. The Ohio LCV publishes a legislative Scorecard and Voter’s Guide that are available online. The voter’s guide lists endorsements on a non-partisan basis with some narrative about candidate answers to a written questionnaire and in face-to-face interviews.
www.ohiolcv.org
Ohio Prairie Association
Nonprofit volunteer organization that promotes knowledge and appreciation, conservation, restoration, management, and expansion of prairie communities.
www.ohioprairie.org
Ohio Student Environmental Coalition
A statewide network of student groups working for a clean, safe, and just future for all. Guided by a Steering Committee comprised of student representatives, alumni, and staff supporters.
www.OH-SEC.org
Ohio’s Tomorrow
An organization dedicated to addressing climate change issues and works across the state to promote low carbon solutions that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions while promoting economy development.
http://www.ohiostomorrow.com/what-you-can-do/
Ohio Watershed Network
Ohio Watershed Network provides information to community members and natural resources professionals who want to protect the resources in their watershed. The website focuses on community-based watershed management
www.ohiowatersheds.osu.edu
Ohioans for Humane Farms
Ohioans for Humane Farms is a coalition of animal welfare, family farming, food safety, and environmental advocates advocating for more humane standards to prevent cruel factory farming practices in Ohio.
http://ohiohumane.com/
PEW Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production
Formed to conduct a comprehensive, fact-based and balanced examination of key aspects of the farm animal industry.
http://www.ncifap.org/
The PEW Charitable Trust – Human Health and Industrial Farming
The Pew Campaign on Human Health and Industrial Farming is working to protect human health by eliminating the overuse of antibiotics in food animals.
http://www.saveantibiotics.org
Policy Matters Ohio
Policy Matters Ohio is a non-partisan policy research institute and Ohio partner of the Apollo Alliance.
www.policymattersohio.org
Portage Park District
Portage Park District is dedicated to conserving Portage County's natural and cultural heritage.
http://www.portageparkdistrict.org/
Recycle4Humanity
Recycle4Humanity partners with organizations to help turn their recyclable waste into useful products for local community members in need.
http://www.recycleforhumanity.org/
Ride for Miles
The annual noncompetitive bicycle ride, Ride for Miles, raises funds for the John Carroll University Biology Department'sMiles Coburn Environmental Symposium.
http://www.rideformiles.org/
River’s Edge: A Place for Reflection and Action
River’s Edge is part of the ministry of St. Joseph’s Church.
www.riversedgecleveland.com
River Network
River Network is leading a nationwide movement to preserve and restore clean and healthy waters. While rivers are the focal point, they work to protect the quality of all fresh waters and the health of all people and ecosystems dependent upon them.
www.rivernetwork.org
Rivers Unlimited
Rivers Unlimited is the Ohio statewide group created by citizens to protect and restore Ohio rivers. They are the oldest in the nation, founded in 1972. They work to restore, maintain and improve the 61,000 miles of rivers and streams in the state. The condition of Ohio’s river waters and corridors affects Ohio’s economy, health, environment, quality of life, the property value and the sustainability of Ohio’s communities. Protected natural rivers are vital to Ohio. Rivers Unlimited is determined to work others to investigate, research, and collaborate on ways to support and care for the river in Ohio communities.
www.riversunlimited.org
Rocky River Watershed Council
The mission of the Rocky River Watershed Council is to protect, restore, and perpetuate a healthy watershed through public education, watershed planning, communication, and cooperation among stakeholders.
Myrockyriver.org
Roots and Shoots
A program of the Jane Goodall Institute, Roots and Shoots is a powerful, youth-driven, global network of more than 8,000 groups in almost 100 countries. Together, youth are taking action to improve the world through service learning projects that promote care and concern for animals, the environment and the human community.
www.rootsandshoots.org
Roots of Appalachia Growers Association (RAGA)
RAGA is a nonprofit organization of medicinal herb growers.
http://www.rootsofappalachia.org/
Row for Water
Katie Spotz’s website about her adventures during her 70-day row across the Atlantic to sponsor Blue Planet Run Foundation.
http://rowforwater.com/
Save the Buckeye campaign
A coalition of Ohio organizations working to bring global warming solutions to our state and nation.
www.savethebuckeye.org
Sierra Club
Resources on statewide environmental issues including information on current legislation and suburban sprawl.
www.OhioSierraClub.org/
Southern Ohio Neighbors Group
Southern Ohio Neighbors Group has several missions which include: uniting the communities of Southern Ohio for environmental health and economic vitality; preserving and restoring the historic and prehistoric sites of Sargents, Ohio; opposing the importation, processing and dumping of nuclear waste in southern Ohio; honoring the sacred sites and endangered species of Scioto Valley and fighting against their desecration and working for cleanup and community control of the federal reservation in Pike County.
www.ohioneighbors.org
The Story of Bottled Water
The Story of Bottled Water explores the bottled water industry’s attacks on tap water safety.
http://www.storyofbottledwater.org
The Story of Cosmetics
The Story of Cosmetics examines the pervasive use of toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo.
http://wwwstoryofcosmetics.org
Sustainable Cleveland 2019
Sustainable Cleveland 2019 has created a 10-year action plan for economic sustainability that will support business growth; protect the environment; and create opportunities for individuals to prosper.
http://clevelandsummit.ning.com/
SustainLane.com
SustainLane.com is the web's largest people-powered guide to sustainable living. The hub of SustainLane Media's offerings, SustainLane.com is filled with personal accounts of how-to’s, news, and local business and product reviews for sustainable living. The site connects interested consumers with the tools and information on everything related to green, including: The largest directory of local, green-friendly businesses in the United States with over 20,000 small business listings; Consumer-generated how-to’s, news and product reviews of new green offerings in the marketplace; and A community of likeminded individuals willing to share information and personal experiences with each other.
www.SustainLane.com
Think Outside the Bottle
Encourages people to take the pledge to opt for public tap water over bottled water. Strives to reduce the social and environmental impacts of bottled water and to prioritize public water systems.
www.thinkoutsidethebottle.org
Tinkers Creek Watershed Partners
The mission of TCWP is to address water quality/quantity issues within the Tinkers Creek Watershed.
www.tinkerscreekwatershed.org
The Trust for Public Lands
The Trust for Public Land (TPL) is a national, nonprofit, land conservation organization that conserves land for people to enjoy as parks, community gardens, historic sites, rural lands, and other natural places, ensuring livable communities for generations to come.
http://www.tpl.org/
Walk & Roll
Walk+Roll promotes bicycling, walking, alternative transportation, public health, diversity and community-building through human-powered neighborhood programs that combine fun with active living, learning and participating.
www.walkroll.com
Waterkeeper Alliance
Waterkeeper Alliance provides a way for communities to stand up for their right to clean water and for the wise and equitable use of water resources, both locally and globally.
http://waterkeeper.org
Western Cuyahoga Audubon Society
Encourages awareness and appreciation of the natural world in the community.
www.wcasohio.org
Western Reserve Land Conservancy
Western Reserve Land Conservancy (WRLC) is a non-profit conservation organization dedicated to preserving land throughout the Western Reserve region of Northeast Ohio. WRLC works with landowners, communities, government agencies, and other non-profit organizations to protect natural areas and working landscapes.
www.wrlc.cc
What’s on Your Plate?
What’s on Your Plate is a documentary film about kids and food politics.
http://www.whatsonyourplateproject.org/
The Wilderness Center
Out of Wilmot, Ohio, the Wilderness Center is a nonprofit, self-funding institution dedicated to nature education, wildlife conservation, natural history research, and community service.
http://wildernesscenter.org
Windustrious Cleveland
Windustrious Cleveland is a website whose purpose is to promote the establishment of the world's first fresh-water wind farm - in Lake Erie, off-shore from Cleveland, Ohio
www.windustrious.org
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
Using the best available scientific knowledge and advancing that knowledge where they can, WWF works to preserve the diversity and abundance of life on Earth and the health of ecological systems by protecting natural areas and wild populations of plants and animals, promoting sustainable approaches to the use of renewable natural resources; and promoting more efficient use of resources and energy and the maximum reduction of pollution.
www.worldwildlife.org
Zoological Society
The Cleveland Zoological Society promotes Cleveland Metroparks Zoo as a regional funding priority. The Zoo and Zoo Society’s thriving public/private partnership helps provide the margin of excellence, making our Zoo a national leader.
www.clevelandzoosociety.org
Governmental Agencies
City of Cleveland – Office of Sustainability
The Office of Sustainability was established in 2005. Designed to guide the city to become more efficient and effective at delivering quality services to residents, and in order to help shape Cleveland’s future by integrating sustainability principles into daily operations and goals. http://www.city.cleveland.oh.us/CityofCleveland/Home/Government/CityAgencies/PublicUtilities/Sustainability
Clean Ohio Fund
Established to preserve green space and farmland, improve outdoor recreation and revitalize blighted neighborhoods by cleaning up and redeveloping polluted properties. Consists of four competitive funding programs whose individual focus includes Recreational Trails; Green Space Conservation; Farmland Preservation and Brownfield Revitalization.
www.clean.ohio.gov
Clean Ohio Fund Green Space Conservation
Helps to fund preservation of open spaces, sensitive ecological areas, and stream corridors.
www.clean.ohio.gov/GreenSpaceConservation/
Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District
Its mission is to promote conservation of land and aquatic resources in a developed environment through stewardship initiatives, education programs and technical assistance.
www.cuyahogaswcd.org
Great Lakes Energy Development Task Force
Mission to promote Advanced Energy in our region for the purpose of economic development, reducing economic exposures associated with fossil fuel use, accelerating supplies of alternative energy sources for local consumers, reducing air emissions associated with fossil fuel, national recognition, becoming a leader in Advanced Energy technology development and implementation
www.development.cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/energy-task-force.aspx
Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)
ODOT hopes to “move Ohio into a prosperous new world.” They have committed to sustainable practices in their operations with the “Go with Green” campaign.
http://www.dot.state.oh.us
Ohio School Facilities Commission Green School’s Initiative
Go to the website to learn more about how the Ohio School Facilities Commission has adopted the LEED® for Schools Green Building Rating System™ as part of its school design standards.
http://www.osfc.state.oh.us/
Regulatory Framework for Genetically Engineered Crops
Three bills recently introduced to Congress by U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich: HR 5578—the GE Food Right to Know Act, HR 5578—the GE Safety Act and HR 5579—the GE Technology Farmer Protection Act will provide a common-sense approach to making sure GE foods do not harm.
http://www.kucinich.house.gov
USDA Rural Development
The USDA RD is committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in rural America.
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/Home.html
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The mission of EPA is to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment, including air, water and land, upon which life depends.
http://www.epa.gov/
Sustainable Businesses
A Piece of Cleveland
APOC designs and constructs quality furnishings and accessories out of materials reclaimed from deconstructed buildings in the Cleveland area. We work to preserve the history of these buildings by salvaging constructed materials and turning them around as functional products that tell a story.
www.apieceofcleveland.com
Advanced Spinal Care Center
Dr. Michael Polsinelli, DC is a NUCCA Upper Cervical Chiropractor and is dedicated to a healthy environment.
www.spinalalignment.com
Aspen Design
Incorporates sustainable design and green building practices to create a healthy and energy-efficient environment.
www.aspendesign-build.com
Better Place
Better Place is working to build an electric car network, using technology available today. Their goals include sustainable transportation, global energy independence and freedom from oil. http://www.betterplace.com/
Biomimicry Guild
The Biomimicry Guild is the only innovation company in the world to use a deep knowledge of biological adaptations to help designers, engineers, architects, and business leaders solve design and engineering challenges sustainably.
http://www.biomimicryguild.com/
Blue Water Ohio
Blue Water Ohio is a Cleveland company that specializes in rain barrels.
http://www.bluewaterohio.com
BrownFlynn
BrownFlynn is a corporate responsibility and sustainability consulting firm.
http://brownflynn.com
Century Cycles
This environmentally aware bicycle store has locations in Medina, Peninsula and Rocky River.centurycycles.com
CGB Tech Solutions
CGB Tech Solutions, a Cleveland technology firm, creates green computers from green components and recovered cases that are energy efficient and reduce one’s carbon footprint.
http://www.greentpc.com/
Columbus Housing Partnership
CHP teaches its clients how to be responsible homeowners and good neighbors.
http://www.homeportohio.org/
Cool Web Design
Cool Web Design provides 100% solar powered & cooled web hosting.
http://www.cool-webdesign.com/
Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District
One of 52 solid waste management districts, the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District aims to support sustainable and economical solid waste management practices within the communities, institutions and businesses of Cuyahoga County.
http://www.cuyahogaswd.org/en-US/home.aspx
Danny’s Organic Marketplace
Organic marketplace in Willoughby specializing in food, personal care items, books, clothing, bed & bath items, baby products, vitamins and more.
www.dannysorganic.com
Doty and Miller Architects
Committed architects of sustainable design.
www.dotyandmiller.com
Dovetail Solar and Wind
Dovetail is a full service provider of renewable energy systems specializing in solar electric, wind and solar thermal.
www.dovetailsolar.com
EnviroKnowHow
EnviroKnowHow provides environmental & safety products, services and more for cleaner, safer homes & businesses
www.enviroknowhow.com
Enviroscapes Landscape Design
Landscaping for a healthy yard with no toxic chemicals or invasive exotics. Native plants, rain gardens, and habitat.
440-477-5468 orKathy@enviroscapesdesign.com
ESCS Energy Saving Comfort Systems
Cost-effective solutions to high energy bills, cold room and draft issues, mold and dust, ice dams and other problems.
www.escs1.com
Executive Caterers
Executive Caterers is a premier event resource. Renowned for remarkable cuisine, unparalleled personal attention, innovative event styling, and a breadth of venue options.
www.executivecaterers.com
Expedite Renewable Energy
Expedite Renewable Energy is a one-stop-shop to assess current electricity usage, strategize the best on-site renewable energy projects and implement your project from start to finish.
http://www.expediterenewableenergy.com/
Fresh Fork Market
Fresh Fork Market's mission is to deliver the freshest, highest quality agricultural products directly from local suppliers to local restaurants and other customers in a sustainable, consistent and convenient manner.
www.freshforkmarket.com
Four Seasons Windpower LLC
Turbines for home, business, industry, watercraft and cabins. Based in Medina, Ohio.
http://www.fswindpower.com/
Generation Green
Designed to help consumers easily implement environmental choices into all aspects of their lives. Carries environmentally friendly products in a specialty store setting. Supports fair trade and local vendors.
www.generationgreenstore.com
Good Nature Organic Lawn Care
Good Nature Organic Lawn Care is an Ohio based company providing Cleveland and Columbus with family friendly and environmentally responsible landscape services
whygoodnature.com
Great Lakes Brewing Company
Great Lakes Brewing Company (GLBC) is an environmentally and socially conscious brewer of award-winning, all natural beer.
www.greatlakesbrewing.com
Green Clean, Inc.
The Green Clean team shares a vision that combines a commitment to both natural, safe cleaning practices, and our determination to provide customers with a spotless home/business.
www.greenclean.biz
The Green House Tavern
Mission is guided by the idea that proximity to the farm correlates to the quality of food and green business practices are fundamental. Located in Cleveland.
www.thegreenhousetavern.com
All Environmental Jobs
Website with extensive listings of “green jobs”
www.greenjobsforamerica.org
Green Pastured Poultry
Green Pastured Poultry is poultry as it should be… real chicken, duck and turkey carefully raised on lush, green pastures.
http://www.GreenPasturesPoultry.com
Green Smart Gifts
From soy candles to organic baby clothing to jewelry from local suppliers, strives to add sustainability to gift giving. Located in Lakewood, Ohio.
www.greensmartgifts.com
Go NitroTire
Go NitroTire provides another form of green technology, nitrogen tire inflation, which effectively saves on gas consumption and extends tire life, while benefiting the environment
www.gonitrotire.com
Harvest Build
HarvestBuild Associates, Inc. specializes in straw-bale, cob, and straw/clay construction.
www.harvestbuild.com
Lee Hisey
Ecobroker for the North coast of Ohio
www.LeeHisey.com
Luna’s Light
Luna’s Light sells timeless keepsakes for anyone who has lost a loved one.
www.lunaslight.com
Malabar Farm
A historic landmark and State Park started by the late Louis Bromfield and located in Richland County, Ohio, Malabar Farm is a mecca of all-natural or new agricultural techniques and draws thousands of yearly visitors. Built with 100% green building technology, also features camping, a hostel, and a restaurant.
http://www.malabarfarm.org/
Mark Langan
local Cleveland Artist
www.langanart.com
Miles Farmer’s Market
www.MilesFarmersMarket.com
Morgan Farm
A member of Slow Food, Northern Ohio, the Morgan Farm is dedicated to living and sharing the farmland experience. They raise Heritage Turkeys, alpine goats and provide natural pasture for Belgian work hoses.
http://morganfarmstudios.com/
Mustard Seed Market & Café
Ohio’s largest locally owned natural and organic foods market and restaurant with locations in Akron and Solon.
www.mustardseedmarket.com
NexGen Energy Partners LLC
NexGen Energy Partners is the owner and operator of distributed renewable energy systems.
http://www.nexgen-energypartners.com/
NorTech Energy Enterprise
NorTech Energy Enterprise aims to foster growth in all sectors of advanced energy in Northeast Ohio, resulting in long-term, positive economic growth in the region.
http://www.nortechenergy.org
Northeast Ohio Institute for Functional Medicine
A patient centered, science based, health care center that identifies and addresses underlying biochemical, physiological, environmental, and psychological factors to reverse disease progression and enhance vitality.
www.neoifm.com
Ohio Business Council for a Clean Economy
The Ohio Business Council for a Clean Economy is a network of businesses and business leaders who are finding practical solutions to the significant hurdles our country faces in meeting the growing energy needs of consumers while simultaneously combating a lagging economy and global climate change.
http://www.ohiocleaneconomy.biz/
Ohio Mattress Recovery and Recycling
Recycles and recovers mattresses and is committed to donating a portion of proceeds to benefit local, state, national and international charities.
www.ohiomattressrecovery.com
Pearl Road Auto Parts
Pearl Road Auto Parts has 500+ cars & trucks, engines & transmissions, rust-free gas tanks, bumpers & doors as well as aftermarket mechanical and body parts
www.pearlroadautoparts.com
Pearl Wind
Pearl Wind designs and constructs single wind turbines and wind farms. They erected the first wind turbine located on a business property in Cleveland.
http://www.pearlwind.com/
Planet Green
Planet Green is a store that provides consumers local and organic products, including clothing, toys, bedding, soaps, paints and more.
http://www.planetgreengoods.com
Poly-Flow Engineering, LLC
Based in Akron, Poly-Flow manufactures a variety of equipment, including wet processing equipment that maintains semiconductors globally, and equipment for the medical and optical fiber industries. They also have technology that converts dirty and mixed plastic types #1-#7 into a chemical fuel that can be converted into 1/3 diesel, 1/3 gasoline and 1/3 chemical intermediates that can be created back into plastics.
http://www.polyflow.com/index.htm
Residential Energy Services
Residential Energy Services is an experienced consulting and analysis firm providing an accurate, effective, and user-friendly approach to improving your home's energy consumptionwww.residentialenergyservices.com
ReStore
Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore sells rescued, recycled and donated building materials, tools and household items at a fraction of standard retail costs, with proceeds supporting Habitat’s operations. Located at 2110 W.110th St and accepts donations.
www.clevelandrestore.org
Revive
An independent fair trade boutique in Cleveland, Revive offers products for men, women, children, and home.
http://www.revivestore.com/
Ride for Renewables
Follow Tom Weis on his 10-week, bike odyssey while he visits and profiles numerous wind, solar, geothermal and efficiency projects from Colorado to D.C.
http://www.climatecrisissolutions.com
Royalton Supply Landscape Center
Specializing in landscape materials including mulch, top soil, decorative stone, natural wall stone and organic fertilizers.
www.royaltonsupply.com
Simple Solutions Home Repair
Offers green home improvement, remodeling, and repair using eco-friendly materials. Use low/no VOC stains, caulking, adhesives, and more.
216-280-3765 orssoultionsshr@gmail.com
Sunflower Solutions
A start-up company in Cleveland, Sunflower Solutions developed the first solar powered system that is designed for the use in remote and developing countries.
http://www.thesunflowersite.org/
The North Face
The North Face designs products for the outdoor athlete, including an extensive product line of running, climbing and camping gear, clothing and outerwear.
www.thenorthface.com
The Story of Stuff
The Story of Stuff educates the public on a series of environmental, social and economic concerns and facilitates the growing Story of Stuff community’s involvement in strategic efforts to build a more sustainable and just world.
http://www.storyofstuff.com/
Urban Organics
Located in Brunswick Hills, Urban Organics is a family-owned company that provides natural solutions to gardening needs, such as SweetPeet, a 100% organic mulch made from locally harvested ingredients from farms and the Cleveland Zoo.
http://www.urbanorganicsohio.com/
WE ADD UP
A Mentor, Ohio company that sells T-shirts that are made of 100 percent certified organic cotton, made in the USA and sweatshop-free. Also a fundraising program for schools and non-profits.
www.weaddup.com
Wind Turbines of Ohio, LLC.
Family owned and operated installation and maintenance of wind turbines.
www.windturbinesofohio.com
Windustry
Windustry promotes progressive renewable energy solutions and empowers communities to develop and own wind energy as an environmentally sustainable asset.
http://www.windustry.org/
WormFirm
A local supplier for all composting needs, including vermiculture bins.
www.wormfirm.com
YellowLite
A Cleveland based renewable energy company specializing in grid-connected, stand-alone and hybrid photovoltaic systems.
http://www.yellowlite.com
If you are interested in having your organization or sustainable
business listed on this page, please email the name of the group or
business, one sentence describing what you do, website and phone number
to Stefanie Spear at spear@ecowatch.org
720 Literary Rd., Cleveland, OH 44113 .
spear@ecowatch.org
216-387-1609