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Greener Glenview
FREE Drop-Off Food Composting Pilot Program
The program starts July 8 with drop-off sites at the Glenview Public Library and the Glenview Public Works Department. Thanks to
a 2025 Judy Beck Grant for funding this program.
LEARN MORE • REGISTER FOR PROGRAM • VOLUNTEER
Call to Action: Sign our petition to regulate
gas-powered leaf blowers! Deadline July 12.
Get ready for SportsSwap 2025!
Look through your garage, car,
bedrooms, and basement
for gently-used sports equipment.
SWAP: Friday August 22 &
Saturday August 23
SHOP: Sunday, August 24
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Greener Glenview Awarded
2024 Environmental Sustainability Awards
11/18 Presentation Handouts and Links
PPT from Tom Bassett-Dilley, TBD Architects
PPT from Zoe Huspen, Carbon Free Buildings Coordinator - Citizens Utility Board
Year-Round Energy Saving Tips (PDF)
ComEd Energy Efficiency Program Home Energy Assessment (PDF)
Home Energy Audit Contractor Directory (link)
CUB's Guide to the Inflation Reduction Act (link)
How Much Noise Is Too Much: It's Not Just Your Hearing Being Harmed
Videos now available:
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Section 1: Sound and the Brain (6:51)
Section 2: Safe” Noise and the Sensory Experience (15:07)
Section 3: Speech and Sound (3:59)
Section 4: Sound and the Environment (9:25)
Section 5: Strengthening the Hearing Brain (6:51)
Section 6: Reducing Noise (8:52)
Section 7: Protecting Your Hearing and Brain (8:46)
(Entire presentation) How Much Noise Is Too Much It's Not Just Your Hearing Being Harmed (87:00)
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Who are Glenview EcoLeaders?
Why start
Greener Glenview?
What is the Greenest Region Compact?
The Dark Side of Outdoor Light: Light Pollution and its Effects on the Environment and Human Health
Videos now available:
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Section 1: Introduction and Overview (18:00)​
Section 2: ALAN and Melatonin (7:27)​​
Section 3: How Does Light Pollution Affect Animals and Plants? (21:19)​
Section 4: What YOU Can Do About ALAN (8:50)
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WHY START GREENER GLENVIEW?
Greenest Region Compact: Glenview's adoption of the Greenest Region Compact has the potential to be a sustainability game-changer.
WHAT IS THE GREENEST REGION COMPACT?
Learn how municipalities plan to create vibrant, sustainable communities across the Chicago region.
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