Join Sugar Beet Co-op and receive $10 gift card!

22 May 2013

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As part of the Sugar Beet’s May MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION, now through May 31, 2013, Green Home Experts will offer a $10 gift card for the next 20 new members who join!

Carpet Recycling in Oak Park

14 May 2013

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The Village is testing curb side collection and recycling of used carpet and padding. The program is similar to the current yard waste and bulk garbage programs that use color-coded stickers to help cover costs.

River Forest’s Green4Good Recycling Extravaganza

02 May 2013

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District 90’s Green4Good committee will host their second drive-up, drop-off recycling event Saturday May 4, 2013, from 8 am to 1 pm rain or shine at the parking lot of River Forest United Methodist Church, located on the northeast corner of Lake Street and Thatcher Avenue (7970 Lake Street, River Forest). Partners for this event include the Village of River Forest, River Forest Citizens Corps, River Forest United Methodist Church and Roy Strom Co. Drivers will enter off of Lake Street and will be asked to remain in their cars while volunteers unload items.

One Person’s Story: Taking Action Inspired by Film Festival

02 May 2013

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The 2nd annual One Earth Film Festival was a huge success, bringing in over 2,000 attendees. And though we were all able to learn from many great films, one of the primary purposes of the festival is to demonstrate and support“the power of human involvement” to make a difference in the challenges and opportunities before us. This is the story of one person’s commitment to action. After her participation in the film festival, Pamela Todd has made a pledge to act, and showcase the belief that we can each make a difference through our actions.

2012 Oak Park/River Forest Sustainability Report Card

22 April 2013

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PlanItGreen has just released the 2012 Community Sustainability Report Card for Oak Park and River Forest. The Community Sustainability Report Card provides a snapshot in time of progress against sustainability goals that were created over a ten-month community engagementprocess in 2010-2011. Over time, the sustainability report card will illuminate trends, highlight successes and shortcomings, and ultimately help support decisions on future policies, strategies, and resource allocation needed to achieve the 10-year plan’sgoals by 2020.

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