Our work
What We Do
Since the creation of Youth Eco Impact, we’ve focused on minimizing single-use waste at the source and educating youth across Northeast Ohio. Here’s a look at our priorities and what we’ve done so far.
Reducing Single Use Plastic Waste
Our top priority is cutting down single-use plastic and waste before it’s even created. We help local businesses and schools switch to biodegradable alternatives and champion reusable options.
Educational Workshops
From elementary schoolers to teens, we bring hands-on environmental education into schools, learning centers, and community events.
Community Cleanups
We organize and join environmental cleanups across Northeast Ohio, partnering with organizations like Cleveland Metroparks to protect the parks and waterways we all share.
Making a Difference
Our Events & Projects
Join us for our latest community activities where we work together for a better environment. Be part of the change!
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Community FunDrive
Collected over 1,000 pounds of gently used clothing and household items, keeping them out of landfills and getting them back into the hands of people who need them.
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Cleveland Metroparks Cleanup - Brecksville Reservation
Partnered with Cleveland Metroparks Volunteer Services to lead a group litter cleanup along the All-Purpose and Bridle Trails near Seneca Golf Course, with volunteers pitching in to help keep the reservation’s 25,000+ acres litter-free.
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NEO Youth Climate Summit
Partnered with Ohio Sea Grant and OSU Stone Laboratory to lead a breakout session at the NEO Youth Climate Summit exploring the environmental and health impacts of microplastics, featuring live microscope specimen viewing, guest expert insights, and small-group problem-solving on real solutions to plastic pollution.
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Plastic Collection Project with People of Petro Coalition
Partnered on a community plastic collection initiative to divert plastic waste from landfills and put it toward more sustainable reuse.
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Recycling Workshop at Brecksville Middle School
Brought an interactive recycling and sustainability presentation to middle schoolers, covering what can and can’t be recycled and why it matters.
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Youth Recycling Workshop at Mathnasium
Hosted a free, hands-on workshop for kids ages 8–12 covering recycling do’s and don’ts, current environmental conditions, and a recycling trivia game, with every participant customizing and taking home their own upcycled planter made from a recycled plastic bottle.
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Earth Week at Brecksville-Broadview Heights Elementary School
Partnered with the school’s PSO to bring environmental activities and education to elementary students during their Earth Week celebration.
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$500 Mini-Grant Award - "No to Single-Use Plastic"
Awarded a $500 mini-grant from The Climate Reality Project, administered by the Global Shapers Cleveland Hub and the NEO Youth Climate Summit, to help local businesses switch from plastic straws and utensils to biodegradable alternatives by covering the cost difference.
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Climate Fresk Workshops
Hosted Climate Fresk sessions, a globally-recognized, card-based collaborative workshop developed from IPCC climate science, to help our peers and community understand the causes and consequences of climate change and identify real actions to take.
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North Union Farmers Market Partnership
Partnered with North Union Farmers Market to run a fundraiser selling upcycled items handmade by our volunteers, turning reused materials into support for our programs.
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Community Tabling Events
Set up educational tables at community events like the Blazing Paddles Riverfest on the Cuyahoga River, sharing information about recycling and plastic reduction with the public.
Why Youth Eco Impact
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