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News: June 10, 2022
Food Waste Warriors in Huntley 158
“I wish we could do this food separating everyday – it was easy," remarked a student as they stood in…

News: May 17, 2022
Going for Zero Waste at School: Tips and Resources
Speakers sharing tips at the "Going for Zero Waste at School" webinar For many schools, going for zero waste may…

News: May 10, 2022
Youth Climate Activists Talk Suing the Government and Staying Hopeful
Drive less, support climate-conscious political candidates, and… sue the U.S. government? That’s exactly what the climate activists featured in the…
News: April 4, 2022
Sponsor the Oak Park Microbrew Review

News: April 4, 2022
OPRF Student Launching Earth Day Strike for Green Schools
As the climate continues to heat up, young people around the world continue to mobilize. Just months after returning from…

News: March 28, 2022
Buy Local, Go Green, and Support SGA for Earth Month!
As this year’s Earth Day approaches, people are more eager than ever to find meaningful ways to help, with the…

News: February 24, 2022
CPS Partners with SGA on Zero Waste Goals
Chicago – Chicago Public Schools has taken another step towards its goal of diverting 80% of its waste from landfills…

News: February 23, 2022
Village of Broadview Launches Renewable Energy Coalition
Broadview, IL – On Wednesday, February 16, business and municipal leaders came together in the Village of Broadview to commit…

News: February 4, 2022
Illinois Farm to School Coalition Bridges Farmers and Buyers
Seven Generations Ahead and the Illinois Farm to School Network are pleased to announce the formation of a new working…

News: December 13, 2021
This New Year Resolve to Reduce Food Waste
What is the connection between food and the climate crisis? When we hear concern about the rising surface temperature of…

News: December 13, 2021
New Year, New Decade: Reflecting on 20 Years of SGA
IOF students at COP26 2021 Micro Brew Review The SGA team celebrates Apple Crunch Gary Cuneen and Darnell Johnson at…

News: November 15, 2021
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…