Education

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.
If you have any suggestions to add, contact us.

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...

Environment

Mary Munday

Jul 21, 20222 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...

Energy

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...

Environment

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....

Environment

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,...

Environment

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...

Environment

Greener Glenview

Nov 17, 20211 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...

Energy

Greener Glenview

Nov 8, 20212 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...

Environment

Greener Glenview

Oct 30, 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...

Environment

Greener Glenview

Oct 26, 20211 min read

A Sustainable Environment: Our Obligation to Protect God’s Gift

We Need Action, Not Just Goals to Fight Climate Change As you probably recall, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) first...

Sustainability

George P. Nassos

Oct 19, 20215 min read

I'm a bit overwhelmed. What is the most important thing I can do for the planet?

Civic engagement and advocacy is the single most important activity you can do. Jen Walling of the Illinois Environmental Council...

Environment

Greener Glenview

Sep 27, 20212 min read

Education

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. If you have any suggestions to add, contact us.

MUNDAY STATEMENT OF GREENER GLENVIEW ON THE ALLSTATE/DERMODY DEVELOPMENT

Village Needs To Support a Renewable Energy and Zero-Carbon Future

Village Needs to Create an Environmental Team

Lead: An Unseen Local Public Health Issue

A Walk in Blue Star Memorial Woods

Eco-Friendly Tips to Winterize Your House

Results for Greener Glenview Personal Environmental Action Survey

President Obama on the Paris Climate Agreement

The Case Against Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

A Sustainable Environment: Our Obligation to Protect God’s Gift

I'm a bit overwhelmed. What is the most important thing I can do for the planet?

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.
If you have any suggestions to add, contact us.