Skip the Stuff
Reducing Single use Plastic Waste in the Heights
We see the impact of single use plastic pollution in every clean up and green space beautification we conduct in the Heights. Most of the waste we collect is from discarded food utensils, food packaging, and plastic bags.
CHGT is collecting data from Heights residents to better understand local restaurants practices. Our goal is to advocate for the implementation of SKIP THE STUFF, a nation wide program that aims to reduce cost and single use plastic waste in the restaurant industry. The concept is simple: customers are provided straws, utensils, napkins, plastic-wrapped condiments, and plastic bags only if they request them—either online or in person.
ACTION:
Whenever you or anyone you know get takeout food, note how accessories are handled. Then click on this link or the box below to answer a few questions.
Watch this clip and see the program in action.
Volunteer Opportunity
We are partnering once again with Doan Brook Watershed Partnership for our annual clean up of the Nine Mile Creek at Denison Park.
This will be our 3rd year and many of you have participated in this event. If you have not done a clean up with CHGT, this is a great opportunity to volunteer. The only thing you need to do is register and make sure you wear sturdy shoes or preferably boots.
We will meet at Denison Park parking lot located at 1015 Quarry Dr
Cleveland Heights, OH.
OUR WORK
Advocacy
By aligning citizen action with public policy, we can improve and secure the environmental quality of our community
Stewardship
By bringing people together we can identify socially equitable and economically viable solutions to our environmental challenges
Education
Education - By sharing ideas, innovations, and a vision for a healthy and prosperous city for all, residents of Cleveland Heights will act responsibly towards the environment
