Reimagining a greener
Downers Grove for the next generations.
Our mission is to inspire and move the Downers Grove community toward a more environmentally sustainable and climate-friendly future through action, education and advocacy.
This past October, Greener Grove had the opportunity to partner with Downers Grove South Science Teacher, Chris Gales, staff from the Village of Downers Grove, and volunteers from SCARCE, to put on an in-school field trip all about sustainability. Coined “Sustainapalooza” by Mr. Gales, we planned a full lineup of hands-on activities and experiences that helped students learn about environmentally-sustainable choices they can make now, and in the future, to reduce their ecolog
In their presentation “Waste-Less Holidays” Michelle and Louise highlighted some sobering stats about how wasteful holidays have become:
During the holidays, the amount of trash the average American produces rises from 5 pounds to 6.25 pounds per person per day.
Did you know? Most packaged costumes are petroleum-based. 83% of Halloween costumes are worn once and thrown away. Halloween costumes generate approximately 12 MILLION pounds of textile waste annually in the US alone.
It Takes a Village
If we want to see real change, we need everyone to work together. Whether it's voting for local candidates who are interested in climate action or signing petitions in support of green legislation, you can make a world of difference.
When you imagine the future of Downers Grove, what would you like to see? Recycling and compost bins downtown? Electric car charging stations? No more styrofoam takeout containers? More green space? A zero waste store? The possibilities are endless. We want to hear from you!
Give items you no longer use a new life. Check out our list of the nearby organizations that re-sell, re-use, and recycle. Have one to add? Let us know.
