Here at The Summit we realize the importance of strectching and reusing resources. Being a non-profit radio station, we've been doing it for years...but now we recognize the global need to be more responsible and give back what we've taken away.

Want Bragging Rights for being the most sustainable business or non-profit in Summit County? This new awards program recognizes businesses that are leading the way by implementing sustainability practices in Summit County. Apply Now for the inaugural 2012 Summit of Sustainability Award. Application deadline is Monday September 10, 2012 at 5pm EST.

The City of Akron, Summit County, the Greater Akron Chamber, Keep Akron Beautiful and a host of sustainability sponsors want to recognize local businesses and non-profits for their efforts to institute more sustainable practices. Tell me more About the Award.

Go Green Listener Ideas

Got a great idea of your own? Want to check out what other Summit listeners are doing to Go Green? Click here to read and submit Go Green ideas.

Check out our "Green Links" page for more ways to help.

LightsOut Ohio, formerly LightsOut Akron, is a community-wide energy conservation awareness program where people turn off non-essential lighting in schools, in the workplace and at home.

Start with one hour of common sense energy and cost savings. You’ll see how easy it is to start taking many more steps to conserve energy, save on energy costs and protect the environment.

For further details, visit lightsoutakron.org or email info@lightsoutakron.org.