People are sometimes surprised to learn Lube Stop accepts
used motor oil, but it's true. All 37 locations will
accept up to 6 quarts of used motor oil (as long as that's
all that's in it, please) during regular business hours.
Sign a manifest with your name and phone number and we'll
take it from there.
More resources for companies and individuals are below.
Taking a couple of extra minutes to find the best way to
dispose of spent items or reconsider the food you eat can
significantly help the environment or even earn you a few
extra bucks!
For Individuals
41Pounds.org
For a nominal fee, this site will help eliminate the 41
pounds of junk mail the average American receives annually.
Catalog Choice
Stop unwanted catalog mail at your home or office.
Cleveland Carbon Fund
The Cleveland Carbon Fund invests
in local community projects that reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and spark economic development in Cleveland.
Cleveland Furniture Bank
Gently used chairs, tables, and mattresses can be donated here for reuse.
Cuyahoga
County Solid Waste District
Find out where to recycle CFLs, yellow pages, computers, and more.
ECOWatch Ohio
EarthWatch Ohio covers environmental
issues and encourages Ohio citizens to implement sustainable
practices in their every day lives.
Entrepreneurs For Sustainability (E4S)
Together we are building a sustainable economy in Northeast
Ohio that will create prosperity and total community health.
Fresh Fork Market
Delivers the freshest,
highest quality agricultural products directly from local
suppliers to local restaurants in a
sustainable, consistent and convenient manner.
FuelEconomy.gov
Visit the Department of Energy's website to learn how to
improve gas mileage, learn about fuel efficient cars,
calculate you're the MPG of your current car, and more.
GreenCityBlueLake InstituteHelps advance
sustainability in the region, promote learning, and develop
strategies to accelerate sustainability. You are
invited to participate!
H2O 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.
ITscrap.com
Recycle computers, laptops, and TVs through this local company.
Local Food ClevelandLocal Food Cleveland is an
action network for everyone who is passionate about growing
a thriving local food economy and culture around Cleveland,
OH
Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch
NEW!
Global fish stocks are in trouble from overfishing and
abusive fishing practices. There are alternatives and
Monterey Bay Aquarium provides regional lists of sustainable
fish options updated semiannually.
Nike's Reuse-a-Shoe
Turn your old shoes into new courts, tracks, and shoes.
ProQuo
Another site that helps stop unwanted junk mail for free
with sample letters and step-by-step instructions.
SMARxT Disposal
Guidance for properly disposing of
unused, expired, or unwanted medications.
VinegarTips.com
NEW!Vinegar has been around for
thousands of years. It's cheap, nontoxic, and
incredibly useful.
Yellow Pages Goes Green
NEW!
If you're reading this, then you don't need a phone book
anymore. Ditch'em, don't recycle'em.
YouRenew.com
NEW!
Don't throw out or recycle that cell phone! This site will
PAY you for your old electronics and cell phones.
For Companies
B Corporation
Cleveland Carbon Fund
Corporate Sustainability Network
Cuyahoga County Business Recycling Directory
Cuyahoga County Workplace Recycling Guide
Department of Energy
FuelEconomy.gov
GreenCityBlueLake Institute
GreenBiz.com
Green Plus Certification
ITscrap.com
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
YouRenew.com