We should all do more to protect our planet and our natural resources. Let's help the world together by going green! Below is a list of resources and information to help you reduce your environmental footprint and go green!
To find details on Lake County Special Collections
(Electronics, Tires, Hazardous Waste) go to https://www.lakecountyohio.gov/utilities/special-collections/
Confused about what you can recycle? Find your recycler below and click on the link to see what they currently accept. To prevent contamination, only recycle what is on the current list.
Sustainability Tip Sheets from OSU Extension
- Celebrate Sustainably
- Ten Tips for Packing Waste-Free Lunches (PDF)
- Reducing Your Single Use Plastic Waste (PDF)
- Trash Free Trails (PDF)
- Tackling Trash When Fishing (PDF)
- Reducing Plastic Waste When Boating (PDF)
- Tips for Teaching Sustainability to Kids (PDF)
- Phasing Plastic Out Of Your Home: Sustainability Around The House (PDF)
- Phasing Plastic Out Of Your Home: Sustainability In The Kitchen (PDF)
- Plastic Free Vacation Tips: Sustainability While Traveling (PDF)
Sustainability Videos from OSU Extension
Visit go.osu.edu/sustainability-videos to view any of the videos below:
- Sustainability in the Kitchen: Single-Use Plastics
- SAVE: Our Why
- How to Wash Dishes More Sustainably
- Our Favorite Sustainable Products
- Utilizing Food Scraps
- Home Composting
- Earth Friendly Summer Tips
- How to Pack Waste-Free Lunches
- Hiking and Sustainability