By Jennifer Nelson In December 2021 Seven Generations Ahead shared an article What is the connection between food and the climate crisis? We outlined climate impacts of food waste and highlighted actions we can all take at home, at work, and in our communities. So where do we stand today in our work to reduce […]
Going for Zero Waste at School: Tips and...
Speakers sharing tips at the “Going for Zero Waste at School” webinar For many schools, going for zero waste may seem daunting. But the Zero Waste Schools (ZWS) program at Seven Generations Ahead (SGA) makes this big goal more achievable. In their recent webinar “Going for Zero Waste at School,” Program Manager, Susan Casey, ZWS […]
OPRF Student Launching Earth Day Strike ...
As the climate continues to heat up, young people around the world continue to mobilize. Just months after returning from last year’s UN Climate Summit (COP26), Jelena Collins is taking what she learned there to the streets. Collins is an It’s Our Future (IOF) student at Oak Park River Forest High School. This Earth Day, […]
Buy Local, Go Green, and Support SGA for...
As this year’s Earth Day approaches, people are more eager than ever to find meaningful ways to help, with the effects of climate change becoming more and more immediate. At Seven Generations Ahead (SGA), we believe firmly in the power of local action. For 20 years, we’ve worked throughout Chicagoland and northern Illinois to build […]
Village of Broadview Launches Renewable ...
Broadview, IL – On Wednesday, February 16, business and municipal leaders came together in the Village of Broadview to commit to building out local renewable energy, advancing the village’s sustainability goals and creating a healthier and greener community. An official Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing event for the formal Launch of the Broadview Renewable Energy […]
Illinois Farm to School Coalition Bridge...
Seven Generations Ahead and the Illinois Farm to School Network are pleased to announce the formation of a new working group, the Illinois Farm to School Coalition. The coalition will engage in critical work to advance farm to school programs throughout Illinois, bringing healthier meals to school children, strengthening local economies and food systems, and […]
This New Year Resolve to Reduce Food Was...
What is the connection between food and the climate crisis? When we hear concern about the rising surface temperature of the planet, what does this actually mean? What are some of the impacts we are experiencing in the United States? And what does the food in your refrigerator have to do with the climate crisis? […]
New Year, New Decade: Reflecting on 20 Y...
IOF students at COP26 2021 Micro Brew Review The SGA team celebrates Apple Crunch Gary Cuneen and Darnell Johnson at GreenTown Rockford As you may know, Seven Generations Ahead celebrated our 20th anniversary this year. Although the pandemic continued to disrupt daily life in 2021, SGA remained steadfast in its work to build sustainable communities. […]
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. The Zero Waste Schools team at SGA created a 15-minute education video to teach/re-teach students the How & Why of going for zero waste to […]
SGA Celebrates 20 Years of Advocacy, Hea...
Oak Park – Oak Park-based environmental nonprofit, Seven Generations Ahead (SGA), celebrates its 20th anniversary on November 1st, 2021. For two decades, it has been a leader in environmental sustainability initiatives and advocacy throughout the Chicagoland area and beyond. SGA has helped launch composting and zero waste programs across numerous schools and municipalities in Illinois. […]