Department of Sustainability

Together, we are creating a sustainable, healthy, equitable, and resilient Cuyahoga County.

We are stewarding a healthy environment to enhance the well-being of Cuyahoga County citizens and visitors, developing the County in a sustainable manner and engaging, educating, and activating our stakeholders on important sustainability matters.

Featured Initiatives

Fresh Water Institute

The mission of the Fresh Water Institute is to protect and catalyze our largest freshwater source, the Great Lakes.

Two workers wearing safety gear are on top of a house are attaching 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.

Solar panels lying flat on top of a building

Cuyahoga Green Energy

Cuyahoga County has formed a new energy utility focused on microgrids, renewable energy, and resiliency.

Bring Your Own Bags

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

Tree Canopy

The Healthy Urban Tree Canopy Grant promotes tree planting and maintenance projects.

Sustainable Stores

For Retailers and Shoppers this program celebrates stores that are taking steps to be more environmentally friendly.

Shared Mobility

Learn how to access bicycles and scooters and read more about the Micro-Mobility Network Expansion.