Department of Sustainability


Find Sustainable Stores Near You

Retailers large and small are taking an important step to reduce single-use plastic by eliminating plastic checkout bags. As part of the Sustainable Stores Program, an interactive map is available to highlight these businesses’ efforts and to give consumers a way to find them.

Explore the Sustainable Stores map

Featured Initiatives

BYOBags small logo

 

Bring Your Own Bags

Learn how retailers and consumers can work together to eliminate plastic checkout bags.
solar panels

 

Solar Co-Op

Solar co-ops make it easy for residents and small business owners to save money with a bulk discount by going solar in a group.
microgrid graphic illustration

 

Microgrid

Cuyahoga County has formed a new energy utility – Cuyahoga Green Energy – focused on renewable energy and resiliency.