What We Do

Our Work in Greater Cleveland

From school workshops to metro park clean-ups, Youth Eco Impact is creating real, lasting environmental change — led entirely by young people.

People planting trees together
Our Programs

Active initiatives making a difference right now.

School workshop
Education

School Workshops

Hands-on environmental literacy sessions at elementary and middle schools and Mathnasium across Greater Cleveland — teaching kids why the planet matters.

Community clean-up
Community

Metro Park Clean-Ups

Regular organized trash clean-up events at local metro parks — protecting green spaces and keeping our communities healthy and beautiful.

Clothing drive
Outreach

Clothing & Housewares Drive

We collected 788 lbs of clothing and 188 lbs of housewares — diverting waste from landfills and supporting families across Northeast Ohio.

Sustainability
Sustainability

Plastics to Compostables

Partnering with local restaurants and shops to replace single-use plastics with biodegradable alternatives — at no extra cost to the business.

Climate summit
Advocacy

NEO Youth Climate Summit

We participated in the NEO Youth Climate Summit alongside student leaders and environmental advocates from across Ohio.

Fundraiser
Events

Fundraisers & Events

Community fundraising campaigns that bring people together around a shared mission of protecting our environment and neighborhoods.


Spotlight

Plastics to Compostables

Our flagship business initiative works with local NEO eateries and shops to swap out single-use plastic packaging for compostable alternatives — at zero added cost to the business. One swap at a time, we’re changing how Greater Cleveland consumes.

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Compostable packaging

Our Impact by the Numbers

788 lbs
Clothing Saved
188 lbs
Housewares Donated
15+
Schools & Orgs
501(c)(3)
Registered Nonprofit

Want to Help?

Join us at a clean-up, bring a workshop to your school, or make a small donation that goes directly to our programs.

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