Eco Speaks CLE

14/07/2025

Inlet Dance Theatre- Using Dance to Further People and Sustainability
"Don't put on stage what is. Put on stage what could be," says Bill Wade, Founder and Executive/Artistic Director of Inlet Dance Theatre. Bill founded his company in 2001 and offers performances and programs to thousands locally and internationally. Located within the Pivot Center for Art, Dance, and Expression on West 25th Street in Cleveland, Inlet's studio, called The Estuary, reflects the company's nature-based and sustainability themes. It is a place for the community to collectively imagine and embody more hopeful futures. Hear how Bill is helping nurture and grow the next generation of artists by offering free dance classes in public schools and other community programs to nurture and develop talent and provide opportunities for urban youth. Find a link to this episode in the comments.

04/07/2025

Don't miss out on being a part of Ohio's largest vegan event! The 2025 Cleveland Vegfest on October 4th at Lincoln Park from 12PM - 5PM and vendor applications are open now!

Early-bird vendor discount ends today, June 30th, so don't wait!

Apply through the link in our profile.

16/06/2025

Episode 73 - Rid-All Green Partnership and Cleveland's Food Revolution! Our guest, Keymah Durden, and his partners are lifting up their community by connecting people with the land. The Rid-All Urban Farm in Cleveland is one of the largest minority-owned urban farms in the nation and internationally recognized for environmental stewardship and resilience. "Rid-All" stands for Redemption, Integrity, and Determination for All Mankind. Their story is one you won't want to miss. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1862346/episodes/17282246

04/06/2025

Innovative solution to keep plastic particles from your wash cycle from entering our lakes and waterways. Mimics how fish filter water through their gills.

02/06/2025

Cleveland Heights Eco Fest is this Saturday! Click the link to find out more.

Resources, tips, and solutions for an eco home and garden

30/05/2025

A must see film with some additional background in my interview with director Chris Langer. Find it on the Eco Speaks CLE podcast.

Explore the unseen impacts of Great Lakes plastic pollution, inspiring a movement for systemic change and a plastic-free future.Learn more at http://rippleso...

15/05/2025

Last month, hundreds of local high school students gathered for the 2025 NEO Youth Climate Summit in Cleveland, hosted by and . In episode 72 of Eco Speaks CLE, we share the summit's keynote address by renowned climate activist, , the founder of . Hear what one Gen Z'er has to say to young environmental leaders about meeting the future with excitement and innovative solutions. See the comments for a link.

24/04/2025

OU OH Yeah!
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Colleges like Ohio University have a lot of food waste left over from the kitchen and dining halls, but the university has figured out how to compost nearly 100 percent of that food waste. https://nbc4i.co/4jJwzyr?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_NBC4

22/04/2025

Happy Earth Day! In this episode, we speak with Renee Boronka, Director of Conservation Education at , about the Cleveland Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights. Written by students, the Outdoor Bill of Rights outlines 12 nature experiences that kids want and deserve, like exploring safely in nature and playing in clean rivers and streams. Cleveland City Council is expected to adopt the COBOR later this month. Hear the rights and the importance of connecting kids with nature in this episode of the Eco Speaks CLE podcast.

12/04/2025

Happy birthday to my cool podcast partner and son-in-law. Thanks for all adventures so far!