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Village of Glenview is Managing the FREE Food Scraps Drop-Off Food Composting Program through 2026!
The program WILL CONTINUE through 2026 with drop-off sites at the Glenview Public Library and the Glenview Public Works Department. Thanks to a 2025 Judy Beck Grant for funding the pilot program.
LEARN MORE
Greener Glenview Gatherine
WHEN: Wednesday, June 17 7 PM to 8 PM and/or Saturday, June 27 @ 10 AM to 11 AM
WHERE: Glenview Public Library
Meet with other Greener Glenview members to learn about upcoming projects, new monthly meetings, leadership, and other volunteer opportunities.
RSVP to GreenerGlenview@gmail.com.
SportSwap: Gently Used Equipment Swap and Sale
DROPOFF: Friday, August 21 from Noon to 6 PM and Saturday, August 22 from 9 AM to 3 PM
SHOP: Sunday, August 23 from Noon to 3 PM
Glenview Park Center West Gym
Greener Glenview Awarded
2025 Environmental Sustainability Award for Food Scraps Dropoff Pilot Program
Recycling: Myth vs Reality
Thanks to everyone who attended! Here's further details from the meeting.
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:
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)
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:
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)
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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