Category: Waste Reduction

Chemical Recycling: another false solution to tackle the plastic crisis

by Kevin Harvey | Feb 12, 2025 | Waste Reduction 0

From Seema Keshev Go Green Vernon Hills & Lincolnshire and Go Green Highland Park submitted...

Back to School More Sustainably

by Kim Stone | Aug 1, 2024 | Waste Reduction 0

As summer starts turning to fall, and kids are getting ready to go back to school, it’s a...

Plastic Free July

by Kim Stone | Jul 5, 2024 | Waste Reduction 0

Are you looking for ways to be part of the solution to plastic pollution? This July, join millions...

Waste Station

by Kim Stone | May 20, 2024 | Waste Reduction 0

Thinking of hosting a fall get together? Make it easy for your guests to recycle and compost by...

Join the Coalition for Plastic Reduction

by Kevin Harvey | May 13, 2024 | Waste Reduction 0

The Coalition for Plastic Reduction (CPR) is a membership coalition committed to initiating and...

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GGIL Meeting Videos

Our virtual meetings are now recorded! If you’ve missed a live meeting, or want to experience one again, check our YouTube page. The most recent video is also below.

Speakers and start times include:
(5:38) Jacquelyn Casazza of Go Green Glen Ellyn – Introduction
(11:16) Fawkes Char of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on pfas
(32:40) Alexis Goldsmith of Beyond Plastics on plastic and recycling issues
(52:08) Patricia Wood of Grassroots Env. Education on plastic grass/turf
(1:05:00) Bernadette Knight of Go Green Northbrook and Joel Freeman of Climate Action Evanston on bag fees/taxes
(1:16:00) Liz Kunkle of Go Green Winnetka – Legislative Update
(1:21:00) Lauren Webb of Recycle Coach