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News: September 9, 2020
SGA webinar helps schools adapt zero waste efforts
Despite the challenges, school leaders across the country are figuring out ways to adapt their zero waste strategies for school…

News: August 12, 2020
‘Microplastic Madness’ film screening inspires action
In honor of Plastic Free July last month, SGA hosted a screening of the award-winning film "Microplastic Madness" followed by…

News: August 6, 2020
Internship reveals what’s ‘cool’ about Farm to School
To find a summer internship related to sustainability and the environment, Sam Liu, a rising junior at Northwestern University, scoured…

News: June 22, 2020
Mooseheart School HOTM program sows seeds for success
At Mooseheart Child & City School, the young residents and the adults who care for them take the Illinois Harvest…

News: March 18, 2020
Oak Park River Forest High School takes big step toward zero waste
In the school movement to reduce landfill waste, Oak Park River Forest High School (OPRFHS) took a major step on…

News: February 26, 2020
Northwood Jr. High is fourth District 112 school to go for zero waste
Principal Sergio Gonzalez at Northwood Jr. High at Elm Place is proof that school leadership is key to the success…

News: December 18, 2019
It’s Our Future steps onto the world stage at Climate Conference
https://youtu.be/BkqkK5ACHrQ Fresh from the UN Climate Conference in Madrid, OPRF senior Roz Beile stood before a packed room and described…

News: December 3, 2019
Oak Terrace students achieve ninety percent waste diversion
Our impact on the environment is a top concern of students at Oak Terrace School. “Our students are truly in…

News: October 9, 2019
It’s Our Future is ready to take action
Since winning the Entrepreneur Leaders in Philanthropy Big Idea pitch in March, Seven Generations Ahead has been coordinating all the…

News: September 27, 2019
For Amy Bartucci, sustainability is simply a way of living
Living as sustainably as possible matters a lot to Amy Bartucci. The practice is so much a part of her life…

News: August 23, 2019
North Central College senior wraps up a busy summer interning at SGA
During this eight-week internship with Seven Generations Ahead, Scott Williams was “never not busy doing something,” he said. Because the…

News: August 15, 2019
A Night at Revolution
Thanks to our good friends at Revolution Brewing, SGA has been given access to their exclusive Brewers' Lounge for a…