Tag: Community

EcoShip’s Grand Opening

Posted by adam kreuzer | Feb 3, 2025 |

EcoShip is a Chicago-based nonprofit that diverts packaging materials from landfills and provides...

International Compost Awareness Week in Illinois

Posted by adam kreuzer | Dec 26, 2024 |

The Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition is excited to share a diverse lineup of...

Morton Grove Sustainability Expo

Posted by adam kreuzer | Jul 5, 2024 |

This 3rd annual event is a great way to learn about green businesses, local environmental groups, and meet other like-minded community members. Go Green Morton Grove will have an exhibition table – stop by and say hello! ...

Village of Hampshire native seed distribution

Posted by adam kreuzer | Apr 24, 2024 |

Village of Hampshire will be distributing Free native seed envelopes to residents on Friday, April...

International Compost Awareness Week in Illinois

Posted by adam kreuzer | Jan 8, 2024 |

Participants: Get your compost/composting events on our map of Illinois! SUBMIT YOUR ADVENTURE IN...

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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