Events
You're Invited to Attend - Green Goals for Glencoe
The Village of Glencoe's Sustainability Working Group invites residents to participate in a discussion session aimed at setting "Green Goals for Glencoe. The Working Group created the event, the first of its kind in Glencoe, to solicit community involvement in natural resources and sustainability planning. Topics to be addressed are: energy; transportation; clean air and water; green design and construction; land use and open space; and waste. The sustainability priorities identified at the event will be summarized and delivered to Glencoe's Plan Commission and Board of Trustees.
What: A brainstorming session to create green goals for Glencoe
When: Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to noon
Where: Takiff Center Community Room, 999 Green Bay Road
Who: Everyone is invited. All ages welcome. Please bring your ideas!
Why: What we choose to do today will make a difference tomorrow.
For more information, please contact glencoegreenforum@comcast.net.
News
Electronic Products Banned From Illinois Landfills Effective January 1, 2012
Discarded electronic products contain toxic materials that once landfilled pollute the soil and may leach into ground water posing a risk to human health and the environment. These same electronic products contain valuable materials that can be recycled for reuse. Permanent drop-off locations are located in Glenview and Winnetka. Please visit the SWANCC website for more information.
http://www.swancc.org/index.php/programs/electronics-recycling