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To raise environmental awareness, inspire people to take action, and create a more sustainable community.
Go Green Reads
November 18 – – 7 to 8 pm
Join us for a virtual book discussion ofÂ
Life As We Know it (Can Be) by Bill Weir
GGW Open Meeting
December 11 – – 11 am to noon
Central Station Coffee & Tea
Stop by to enjoy a coffee while we talk, ask questions, and get involved
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Recycle Right on America Recycles Day!
As the U.S. EPA points out, though, recycling can only help us reduce waste if we do it correctly. Glass, steel or aluminum cans and paper and cardboard (clean and dry) are the items that can be reliably recycled in your curbside bin.
Only some plastics belong in curbside containers. YOU CANNOT PUT PLASTIC FILM, INCLUDING TRASH BAGS, IN YOUR CURBSIDE RECYCLING CONTAINER. When you do use trash bags, your recycling will go to the landfill. Learn what items belong in your curbside container using this handy pictorial guide from SWANCC
On America Recycles Day, think about your buying habits and start reducing the number of things you buy with packaging that cannot be recycled. Then Recycle Right to make recycling effective.
Monthly Meeting Open to All!
Wednesday, Nov 13, 11am-noon
Central Station Coffee & Tea (1150 Central Ave)
Join GGW Board members for a cup of coffee (or tea) to share tips, ask questions, make suggestions, check in with GGW friends, and meet new people. Find out what`s happening and how you can get involved.
@centralstationcoffee
Recycle Your Election Signs at Village Hall!
November 6 to November 12
Village Hall parking lot (1200 Wilmette Ave)
As election season comes to an end, keep your plastic yard signs out of the landfill by recycling them!
The Village of Wilmette, City of Evanston, and Village of Glencoe have partnered with LRS to provide drop-off locations where residents can recycle corrugated plastic yard signs.
Residents are asked to please separate the metal stakes from the plastic signs to aid in the recycling process.
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Tips for celebrating a greener Halloween
There are lots of ways to reduce the impact of Halloween. Here are just a few: Create costumes and decorations from items you already have...
Orvis selects GGW for Give Back Days
Go Green Wilmette is pleased to be selected by our local Orvis store to be the recipient of their September GiveBack Days. Orvis will give...
Plastic Free July
Plastic Free July is a global movement to help people be part of the plastic pollution solution. Recycling, while beneficial, is not the...
Recycling and Waste
Recycling consumer goods, food scraps and yard waste is an important part of reducing waste and preserving our natural environment....
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There are many ways to help make Wilmette a wonderful environment in which to live and volunteering with Go Green Wilmette is a good place to start! We have opportunities for individuals to have an impact. Or, maybe your school/church youth group is looking to earn service hours. Beach Clean Ups and Habitat workdays are just a couple of ways you can really roll up your sleeves, dig in and make a tangible difference. If you have a particular area of interest or a skill to share, please contact us! We’d love to talk with you and determine how best you can work with us
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