By Lee Chilcote for The Land.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for Ohio News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Service Collaboration Plastic is everywhere, and we can’t seem to get rid of it. It litters our streets, clogs up our waterways, and fills up our landfills. So why not turn it into art, protecting the environment while creating something lasting and beautiful at the same time? That’s the attitude of Ron Shelton, a Cleveland-based artist and self-described “plastic hoarder” who turns plastic trash into mats, sculptures, and other artwork. .
In Cleveland and across the Great Lakes, efforts to reduce waste are not only helping the environment, but also creating new business opportunities. A wide-ranging network of nonprofits, governmental entities, universities, and others are supporting these efforts.
Lee Weingart is making a big bet this election season: that Cuyahoga County – which often overwhelmingly votes blue – will elect its first Republican County Executive.
The businesses in the next four weeks will take part in a bootcamp hosted by JumpStart Inc., the Council of Smaller Enterprises said. Business experts and mentors will help the small companies prepare to pitch a panel of judges at showcase days scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 8, and Friday, Dec. 9.
The businesses in the next four weeks will take part in a bootcamp hosted by JumpStart Inc., the Council of Smaller Enterprises said. Business experts and mentors will help the small companies prepare to pitch a panel of judges at showcase days scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 8, and Friday, Dec. 9.