by Tina Schultz | Dec 18, 2021 | Low Impact Living
There are many on-line posts offering gift ideas, but GGW Board members have a few local ideas to add: Give Wilmette Gift Cards for local shopping and dining. Give a certificate to our two local coffee shops – Central Station Coffee & Tea and Alchemy Coffee...
by Tina Schultz | Dec 5, 2021 | Energy, Energy Conservation, News, Transportation
General Motors plans for an “all-electric future.” The Chevy Bolt was the 2017 Motor Trend’s “Car of the Year.” Don’t wait – be part of a cleaner future now with an electric or hybrid car. Learn more...
by Tina Schultz | Dec 4, 2021 | Low Impact Living
There are so many ways to enjoy the holidays while still being green. A quick search will result in many on-line resources to help you with great ideas. We think this tip list is an especially good one!
by Tina Schultz | Oct 11, 2021 | Outdoor Spaces, Trees
In his latest book, The Nature of Oaks, Doug Tallamy explains why it is best to plant small oak trees rather than larger ones whose roots have been bound or cut. To learn more about the importance of oaks, watch his recent webinar hosted by Glencoe colleagues here....
by Tina Schultz | Sep 17, 2021 | Air and Water, Low Impact Living
Many people are using “laundry strips” to reduce the shipping and plastic waste component of even earth-friendly liquid detergent. Here are some other great tips: Use an energy efficient washing machine. Wash less often. Use cold water. Avoid harmful...
by Tina Schultz | Sep 6, 2021 | Low Impact Living, Recycle
We are pleased to report that clear plastic clamshell containers (like the ones used for berries) are recyclable in Wilmette’s curbside program if there is a #1 symbol on them. Rinse and close containers before recycling.
by Tina Schultz | Sep 6, 2021 | Outdoor Spaces, Yard Care
Whether you visited the yards or not, there’s lots to learn and much to enjoy in the videos. Each video is just about five minutes long and features the yard hosts sharing information and inspiration – and more beautiful views of their gardens. Find these...
by Tina Schultz | Jul 24, 2021 | News, Outdoor Spaces, Yard Care
Go Green Wilmette’s 9th annual Sustainable Yard Tour was a great success! We had over 350 people that attended the tour. It was a beautiful summer day and attendees biked, walked and drove to the five gardens. The gardens were inspirational as they offered...
by Tina Schultz | Jun 16, 2021 | News
Go Green Wilmette will host a second follow up meeting on June 22 with representatives from many Chicagoland suburbs to discuss the vexing problem of leaf blowers. We’ll compare notes and share progress reports on leaf blower ordinances and education. In addition to...
by Tina Schultz | Apr 30, 2021 | Air and Water
Take a moment to read this article in The Record about a recent meeting of north shore communities gathered to discuss the options for leaf blowers and ordinances related to their use.
by Tina Schultz | Apr 13, 2021 | Low Impact Living, Reduce and Reuse
At our recent recycling webinar (view recording here,) we confirmed that most plastic and wax-coated paper take out containers used by restaurants are not recyclable. And many restaurants add plastic cutlery, condiments and lots of napkins by default. You can help by...
by Tina Schultz | Apr 13, 2021 | News
Go Green Wilmette will host a follow up meeting with representatives from many Chicagoland suburbs to discuss the vexing problem of leaf blowers. The purpose of the May 14th meeting is to compare notes and share progress reports on leaf blower ordinances and...
by Tina Schultz | Mar 6, 2021 | Air and Water
Climate change skeptics like to point to cold weather to discount or deflect concerns about climate change, but it is all part of the same process. Katharine Hahoe, leading environmental spokesperson, created a short video that explains why temperature fluctuations...
by Tina Schultz | Feb 19, 2021 | Food Choices, Grow Your Food, Low Impact Living
View our Going Green Matters Series webinar – Grow Your Own Food with The Organic Gardener for tips on how to get your own garden started! Also, check out this great article that reviews the top ten ways to go green in your kitchen.
by Tina Schultz | Feb 6, 2021 | Dark Skies, Outdoor Spaces
Yes, the webinar was recorded and is posted on Go Green Wilmette’s You Tube Channel. The presentation starts at 9:55. Light pollution impacts us all . . . and we all can do something about it. Learn more about the importance of dark skies.
by Tina Schultz | Jan 26, 2021 | Programs and Events
THINK GLOBALLY, ACT LOCALLY The administration in Washington has sent the clear signal to the world that the United States is back in the global fight for a healthy planet. We are back in the Paris agreement, COP 26 was held in 2021 and more commitments to...
by Tina Schultz | Jan 26, 2021 | Outdoor Spaces
Homeowners do not have to shovel their sidewalks but it is the neighborly thing to do and makes winter walking so much safer for all of us. (It IS required in Chicago, Evanston and some other suburbs.) If you have an elderly neighbor, why not shovel their walk, too?...
by Tina Schultz | Jan 12, 2021 | Compost!, Low Impact Living
You can do your part to help reduce food waste year round. The Village of Wilmette has helpful resources on their website. See also this eight-minute video produced by SWANCC about backyard composting. The Village curbside compost pick up program runs from the first...
by Tina Schultz | Dec 5, 2020 | News
Friends of Go Green Wilmette gathered virtually in 2020 to celebrate another year of engagement and progress. We started with a slide show of GGW in action over the last 14 years (check it out – you just might spot yourself in it!) and continued with a wine...
by Tina Schultz | Nov 16, 2020 | Birds and Insects, Outdoor Spaces
The most important thing you can do is to “leave the leaves” in the yard and leave the seed heads in your gardens. Birds that do not migrate need food and shelter all winter. This great Audubon article tells you the many ways you can support birds all...
