Green Skokie

A "green" six-classroom addition has been approved for Niles West High School by the board and by LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).  Not only will the addition be e

Residents may plant a tree on their parkway and have the Village pay 50% of the cost. Contact the Village Forester for a current listing of trees suitable for planting.

Avoid contributing to our already polluted landfills by dumping latex paint into the mix.

Come along and join the Green Skokie NOW! There are just a bunch of little steps that you must take.

In conjunction with the annual Illinois Recycling Conference, this year a Recycled Art Show will take place on June 10, 2008 from 11:00 am—6:00 pm.

Since the average North American gets a new cell phone every 18 - 24 months, a lot of old cell phones need to be discarded.

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy now has ratings of the greenest and meanest cars of 2008. Visit www.greenercars.org/highlights_greenest.htm.

I am moving to a new apartment in mid-June, and am seeking a new home for my cat, Layla. In recent years, I have grown increasingly allergic to cats, and it does not make good sense for me to live with roommates who make it difficult to breathe, no matter how much I love them. So, in order that I may live in better health, I have decided to move to my new apartment sans chat. Are you looking for a fabulous, mature cat? Read on...

Beginning on June 2, 2008, single family homes in Skokie will receive weekly recycling collection.

Cell Phone Recycling @ Skokie Public Library: Make every day Earth Day! Bring your old cell phones, cell phone batteries, and old printer cartridges to Skokie Public Library. Stop by the second floor Adult Computer Lab to deposit your out-of-date and unused devices.

Earth Day is April 22!

The Great Lakes Protection Fund seeks projects [that] ... use new or available technology to ... undertake seemingly inconsequential activities that, in aggregate, can lead to ecologically meaningful results.

Green WiFi seeks to bridge the last critical mile in Internet access using nothing more than a single broadband connection, rooftops and the sun.

Oakton Community College hosted the first Green Business and Community Expo from noon - 7pm on March 28, 2008.

The Recycling Expansion and Modernization (REM) Program helps Illinois businesses and organizations become green or greener with matching grants. The REM Program may be of special interest to Illinois small businesses as approximately 40% of all REM projects have been conducted by small businesses, receiving over $3 million in grant awards.

In spring 2007, Village Manager Albert Rigoni initiated an Environmental Practices Committe comprised of committee Chair and Public Works Director Max Slankard and other Village staff. The Committee's focus is to establish environmentally friendly practices within the Village.

Check out www.idealbite.com for green living ideas for everyday. "Small changes done by many create big results" is their motto.