"In every deliberation, we must consider the impact on the seventh generation."
Great Law of the Iroquois


Closing the Loop: How CCSD46 is Transforming Lunchroom Waste
by Abbie Pietruszynski, Resource Conservation Volunteer in CCSD 46 In Illinois, Community Consolidated School District 46 (CCSD46) has a board policy stating the need for

Plastic-Free Lunch at Solorio Academy
By Joel Sandoval, Senior at Solorio Academy HS, Chicago Public Schools; Zero Waste Ambassador At Eric Solorio Academy High School, part of the Chicago Public

The Cross Agency Sustainability Exchange Launches in Oak Park
An innovative collaborative effort has launched in the Village of Oak Park to build a more sustainable community. The Cross Agency Sustainability Exchange (CASE), a

Youth Explore Their Climate Stories at IOF Mixer
By Jacquie Linden, SGA Intern As Chicagoland is waking up from a mild winter, IOF youth gathered at the offices of the Illinois Environmental Council

Everything Local 2025: Fertile Ground for Growing Connections
The Illinois Farm to School Network (IFSN), a program of Seven Generations Ahead’s (SGA), has been hard at work making it easier for farmers and

Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Grant Applications Open in Illinois
For Immediate Release Contact: Colleen Feeny , Senior Operations and Program Director, Seven Generations Ahead colleen@sevengenerationsahead.org Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub Opens Grant Applications