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There's a lot to learn about sustainability and integrating eco-friendly practices in local government, at work, and at home. We hope these resources provide guidance and insight into what can be done to bring environmental sustainability to Glenview.
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Thank You, Glenview, for Making SportSwap 2023 A BIG Success!
What a great four days. Thank you to the equipment donors and hundreds of shoppers who made Greener Glenview’s August 27th SportSwap...
Cathy Wilson
Sep 12, 20232 min read
How Much Noise Is Too Much? It's Not Just Your Hearing Being Harmed.
Join Greener Glenview on Monday, July 24 for the presentation of “How Much Noise Is Too Much? It’s Not Just Your Hearing Being Harmed” at...
Greener Glenview
Jul 6, 20232 min read
GG Comments on the Updated Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
GG recommends funding the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan using monies from Glenview's Permanent Fund. (Submitted to the Village of Glenview...
Greener Glenview
Mar 23, 20232 min read
Important Changes for Tree Management in Glenview
Here are Greener Glenview co-founder Sheri Latash's comments to the Glenview Village Board on February 7, 2023. As the trustees have...
Greener Glenview
Feb 9, 20232 min read
GG Helping to Create Native Wildlife Habitats
Greener Glenview wants Glenview to become a healthier, greener, and more pollinator-friendly community. To accomplish this, Greener...
Greener Glenview
Feb 7, 20232 min read
MUNDAY STATEMENT OF GREENER GLENVIEW ON THE ALLSTATE/DERMODY DEVELOPMENT
July 19, 2022 Village Board Meeting My name is Mary Munday. Good evening, and thank you for the opportunity to speak. I am here to speak...
Mary Munday
Jul 21, 20222 min read
LATASH STATEMENT OF GREENER GLENVIEW ON THE ALLSTATE/DERMODY DEVELOPMENT
July 19, 2022 Village Board Meeting This written statement was sent to the trustees before the meeting. It was slightly modified when...
Sheri Latash
Jul 21, 20223 min read
Recycling: Myth and Reality
Sheri Latash, co-founder of Greener Glenview, shared these important comments on recycling at the June 21 forum called Recycling: Myth...
Sheri Latash
Jun 29, 20221 min read
Village Needs To Support a Renewable Energy and Zero-Carbon Future
Nature-based solutions are essential, but they are not sufficient in themselves, to address our climate challenges. The other critical...
Greener Glenview
Feb 16, 20221 min read
Village Needs to Create an Environmental Team
When we launched Greener Glenview last fall, we hoped that Glenview village government would become a sustainability leader. The...
Greener Glenview
Feb 16, 20222 min read
Lead: An Unseen Local Public Health Issue
Lead is a potent neurotoxin and its presence in water service lines pose a hidden hazard in every community's drinking water supply....
Greener Glenview
Nov 20, 20212 min read
A Walk in Blue Star Memorial Woods
Thanks to the wonderful multigenerational group of 16 who participated in Greener Glenview's first post-kickoff event on Saturday,...
Greener Glenview
Nov 19, 20211 min read
Eco-Friendly Tips to Winterize Your House
How are ways to winterize your home with the sustainable tips. 1. Add More and Better Insulation 2. Close Up the Fireplace 3. Clean Your...
Greener Glenview
Nov 17, 20211 min read
Want to Save Water? Sign up for the Village Water Portal
Here’s a great idea for a greener Glenview! In 2016, the Village completed the replacement of all water meters in Glenview with meters...
Greener Glenview
Nov 12, 20211 min read
Summary of GG October 27 Kickoff Meeting!
We had a great turnout at our kickoff meeting on October 27 -- more than 30 people attended! Here’s a quick summary of what happened at...
Greener Glenview
Nov 9, 20212 min read
Results for Greener Glenview Personal Environmental Action Survey
At the October 27 Greener Glenview Kickoff meeting, we asked the 30+ attendees to complete a Personal Environmental Action Survey. The...
Greener Glenview
Nov 8, 20212 min read
Glenview Park District Purchases Land
Kudos to the Glenview Park District for purchasing a 1.1 acre parcel of land from the Avoca School District. In accordance with its...
Greener Glenview
Nov 7, 20211 min read
President Obama on the Paris Climate Agreement
[October 30, 2021] Five years ago this week, the Paris Climate Agreement took effect, as nearly 200 nations committed to reduce their...
Greener Glenview
Oct 30, 20211 min read
Greener Glenview Kickoff A Success!
What a great response from the community! Over 30 residents showed up and shared their desire for a more sustainable Glenview at the...
Greener Glenview
Oct 28, 20211 min read
The Case Against Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
The New York Times has an excellent article about the harm caused by these loud, polluting yard tools. Here are a few excerpts. But the...
Greener Glenview
Oct 26, 20211 min read
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