by Tina Schultz | Apr 25, 2022 | Community Outreach
Go Green Wilmette supports local school districts in their efforts to raise environmental awareness and make schools more sustainable. These schools include New Trier High School District 203 and Wilmette District 39 Schools, – Central School, Harper School,...
by Tina Schultz | Apr 25, 2022 | Community Outreach
Go Green Wilmette recognizes the important role of our faith communities in raising environmental awareness in their congregations and developing sustainable practices that protect and preserve our shared planet. Our Board member liaison: reaches out to all Wilmette...
by Tina Schultz | Mar 31, 2022 | Outdoor Spaces, Parks and Nature, Trees
Go Green Wilmette was a significant partner to the Village in strengthening our local tree ordinance to protect and preserve our existing tree canopy and encourage the planting of more native trees. The Morton Arboretum and the Chicago Region Trees Initiative...
by Tina Schultz | Mar 19, 2022 | Outdoor Spaces, Yard Care
Spring yard care is so important to preserving and enhancing critical habitat for beneficial insects and birds. See our Green Lawn Care Guidelines here. If you have a lawn care service, now is the time to contact them, share our guidelines, and request modifications...
by Tina Schultz | Feb 25, 2022 | Outdoor Spaces, Parks and Nature
Go Green Wilmette provides many opportunities for Wilmette residents to get outside and enjoy our parks. We also plan events that help residents learn more about the importance of increasing native habitat in our yards and parks. Check our calendar for upcoming events...
by Tina Schultz | Feb 23, 2022 | Energy, News, Solar Choices
Registration for the Community Solar Clearinghouse Solution Program (CS² Program) Now Available for Residents! Following the Village Board’s endorsement of the Community Solar Clearinghouse Solution Program (CS² Program) at their December 14, 2021 meeting, residents...
by Tina Schultz | Feb 9, 2022 | Food Choices
Absolutely! You can help the planet three meals a day! Eat less meat, choose local and organic foods, and waste less. Check out this article from the UN about Food and Climate Change.
by Tina Schultz | Feb 4, 2022 | Energy, Energy Conservation
Every month when you pay your electric bill, you pay for a ComEd energy-efficiency program that is free for all but that few take advantage of. Find out how you can have a (fully-masked) ComEd energy-efficiency advisor tour your house and advise you. (If you prefer,...
by Tina Schultz | Jan 19, 2022 | Low Impact Living, Recycle
A local option to donate books is at the Wilmette Public Library, through the Friends of the Wilmette Public Library. Check with them before taking books to donate as they occasionally suspend donations for various reasons. Bernie’s Book Bank takes books for...
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 | 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.
