Eco Speaks CLE

14/10/2025

Episode 77: Beyond Plastics with Brodie Longo, director of Plastics, Northeast Ohio Chapter. This new grassroots organization works to combat plastic pollution and the use of single-use plastics through education and activism. In this episode of Eco Speaks CLE, Brodie describes his experience forming the Beyond Plastics chapter and how, at just 23 years old, he found himself leading in ways he did not expect. Have a listen. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1862346/episodes/18005165

20/09/2025

16/09/2025

The earth will miss his voice.

RIP to a wonderful environmentalist!!

28/08/2025

Episode 76 - Starve the Landfills with .
Gateway is a family-owned paper recycling company located in Cleveland, Toledo, and Pittsburgh. In this episode, we speak with Sales Manager Anthon Iovine to learn about the paper recycling industry, the role of intermediate processors, and the mills that recycle the paper into new products. Tony also shares how the industry has changed over the years and the importance of paper recycling in a world of growing consumption and dwindling resources. Link in the comments.

17/08/2025

Tim, our community thanks you.Rest in peace.

Donvan, who grew up in Cleveland, was the chief fundraiser for the 101-mile Towpath Trail.

14/08/2025

Hear about this technology on Eco Speaks CLE. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1862346/episodes/17554552

10/08/2025

These are great, we did a tour weekend exploring Cleveland’s former garment district.

Have you been on a FREE Take a Hike tour yet this summer?!🥾🏙️ Take a Hike Walking Tours are great ways to explore Cleveland’s distinct neighborhoods, rich history, and diverse cultures that make it the amazing city we know and love today.

Tours feature various areas and themes throughout downtown and nearby neighborhoods. Enjoy guided 90 minute Summer Series and 45-60 minute Stroll Series tours, along with seasonal and self-guided tours.

August kicked off a new round of tours, including the Warehouse District, seen here. Visit TakeAHikeCLE.com to learn more and see the full lineup!

31/07/2025

Q&A with
Jill Bartolotta - Ohio Sea Grant
Eddie Olschansky - Trash Fish Founder
Dr. Kathy Smachlo - Beyond Plastics

30/07/2025

https://youtu.be/rXOzV9jVI-4?si=4NCF-tUYmW5mRyk3
A beautiful video from our friends at Rustbeltfibershed. Check it out for some happy feels today.

What if the clothes you wore could regenerate the land, connect communities, and tell the story of your place?This 4-minute mini-documentary follows the One ...