SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES

Cultivate Community Values Based on Principles of Sustainability

Educate the community about sustainability initiatives using existing municipal communication outlets

The village highlighted its open space story map landing page as the featured article in its July/August Village Newsletter. This page details many of the Public Works Department’s sustainability initiatives.

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Use Community Festivals, Lecture s, Workshops and Other Events To Share Information About Sustainability

The Buffalo Grove Environmental Action Team (EAT) hosts an annual Green Fair which is located adjacent to the Framers Market event. The EAT educates Farmers Market shoppers about home energy savings, water conservation, native plants, recycling, and solar energy through demonstrations, activities, and crafts.

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Distribute Sustainability Information and Resources Provided By Other Allied Organizations and Government Agencies

The Village partners with the Environmental Action Team (EAT) and Buffalo Grove Park District (BGPD). The EAT and BGPD host an annual Green Fair in which attendees learn about water conservation, native plants, home energy savings, recycling, and solar energy through demonstrations and workshops.

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Participate i n Regional a nd National Sustainability Networks

The Village is a proud participant in the Tree City USA program through the Arbor Day Foundation The Village also participates in the National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors Monarch Pledge.

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Engage Residents i n Sustainability Initiatives t hrough a n Environmentally - Focused Citizen Advisory Group

The Environmental Action Team of Buffalo Grove strives to raise awareness, improve our community’s natural environment and encourage sustainability practices for present and future generations.

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