"In every deliberation, we must consider the impact on the seventh generation."
Great Law of the Iroquois
SGA works with local government, community and private sector leaders to help communities make the changes they need to build a healthy and sustainable future. Through community-wide sustainability planning and implementation, project design and implementation, educational conferences and forums, community network development, consulting, and programs, SGA is a catalyst for local community solutions to global environmental issues. SGA’s work covers a broad range of sustainability topic areas, including: energy efficiency and renewable energy; transportation; healthy community development; waste reduction; water conservation; green business; procurement; local, sustainable food; healthy eating; open space and ecosystem enhancement; and sustainability education.
"Among the hundreds of
proposals we have received, your organization stands out as one that will offer
social and environmental change. We are confident that your work will continue
to contribute to your communities. We look forward to hearing the successes of
your organization..."
Carrie Walle
Clif Bar Family Foundation
Gourmet Gorilla Brings the Farm to the Cafeteria with Healthy Local Meals
Gourmet Gorilla is a Chicago-based food service provider that creates local, sustainable meals for early childhood centers, K-12 schools, and other institutions. The company focuses on making healthy, nutritious meals…
Youth Activists Speak Out at COP26 – Livestream with IOF
This year’s UN Climate Summit (COP26) in Glasgow arrived with much anticipation and urgency. In the wake of the latest IPCC report, which was described by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres…
Getting Back on Track with Zero Waste
Determined to overcome pandemic challenges and interruptions, schools in SGA’s Zero Waste Schools-Lake County Program have made it a priority to get their zero waste lunchrooms back up and running.…
IOF Youth Dispatch – Fighting for the Future in the Streets
I began my day not with going to the Blue Zone for the UN climate change conference as I have done each day before, but instead by walking over to…
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