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Cleveland, OH: Give and Take on the Lake

Since hiring its first sustainability program manager in 2005, the city of Cleveland has worked to improve itself across the sustainable-spectrum. And the Rustbelt city has done a heck of a job, taking a giant leap up SustainLane's charts this year. Even if improved reporting is largely responsible for the gain, that's a sign Cleveland is taking its ecological health seriously. And speaking of health, Clevelanders should have ample opportunity to eat right, with 225 community gardens and 25 for-profit farms within the city limits... and more on the way, thanks to a new zoning classification for the Urban Garden District. Perhaps one of the most exciting developments is the city's participation in an effort to start an offshore wind farm on Lake Erie. If this project flies, it'll help Cleveland's energy utility to source 25 percent of its power from renewable sources by 2020. An even simpler step Cleveland could take? Offer residents curbside recycling.

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Eat Lower on the Food Chain

Adopt a diet that emphasizes whole grains, fruits and vegetables and minimizes meat, seafood and processed foods. Meat is a particular energy hog. Producing one pound of beef generates 36 pounds of carbon dioxide.

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Spread the Word

Tell a friend about what you are doing to make a difference. And learn more about actions you can take in Northeast Ohio at http://www.gcbl.org (Take a pic of yourself doing either of these things!)

Tuesday, October 13, 9:00 AM

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LEED 2009 - Green Associate Exam Prep

The purpose of this 8 hour course is to familiarize the individual with the required information for the Green Associate Exam as a supplement to individual preparation.

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Buy Efficient Appliances

Replacing older appliances with Energy Star appliances can significantly reduce your electricity bill and your carbon footprint. Start with the refrigerator, which uses the most electricity in an average home.

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Change a Light Bulb (or two)

Electricity consumption is one of the largest components of a household's carbon footprint. Compact fluorescent light bulbs use up to 75 percent less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs and can last 10 times as long.

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (& Compost)

Recycling materials requires less energy and fewer raw materials than creating a new product from scratch. Take reusable cloth bags to the store, don't accept paper and plastic bags when you really don't need them, and choose products that don't have excessive packaging.

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Use Less Water

Pumping and heating water require large amounts of energy. Take shorter showers, install a low-flow shower head, turn the water off while you shave or brush your teeth, and wash clothes in cold water. (Take a pic of yourself doing what you do to save water!)

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Adjust your Thermostat

Set your thermostat two degrees higher in the summer and two degrees lower in winter to save thousands of pounds of carbon dioxide a year. Change your furnace filter regularly and seal gaps around windows and doors to allow your heating and cooling systems to operate more efficiently.

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Calculate your Carbon Footprint

Find out how to calculate your carbon footprint using the Cleveland Carbon Fund (http://www.clevelandcarbonfund.org/resources/calculate-your-carbon-footprint/). Understanding your carbon emissions is the first step to taking action to reduce your carbon footprint.

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