“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.”
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Continuing the Fight for Local Food in Schools Despite Federal Funding Cuts
As the saying goes, it isn’t easy being green. But it’s gotten even harder in recent months. Federal funding cuts are hitting environmental programs across
BLAST Contest Winner Supporting IOF’s Youth Climate Justice Summit
Andrea with Accelerate Climate Solutions’ Executive Director, Cathy Clarkin It’s Our Future (IOF) is planning the first Chicago Youth Climate Justice Summit, set for October
C4 Communities Advance Sustainability with Composting Initiatives
There’s nothing more sustainable than turning waste into a valuable resource, and this spring, the Villages of Broadview and Maywood have committed to doing just
Planting the Seeds: How School Climate Policies Grow Change
Students, administrators and board members came together on April 8th for an Intergenerational School Climate Policy Workshop, in which they shared success stories and best
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
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