Environmental Links

One of the reasons to own a Prius is for the environmental benefits of less emissions.  For this reason, we are providing some links to environmentally friendly websites, information, and conscious businesses.  Click the names to go to their sites.

If you know of any links that you think we should add, please use the "Contact Us" link on the left.

  

 

City of Chicago Recycling Coalition

 

S.W.A.L.C.O. (Solid Waste Agency of Lake County, IL)
Yeah yeah, Chicago Proper isn't in Lake County but some of us are. :-)e management which addresses the economic, political and environmental issues in Lake County as follows: 

  • Implement the Lake County Solid Waste Management Plan.
  • Facilitate an efficient, reliable and environmentally sound waste disposal system.
  • Advise and assist SWALCO members regarding solid waste management issues.
  • Educate the public regarding implications of solid waste management options.
  • Identify, evaluate and disseminate information regarding techniques to reduce, reuse and recycle the amount of solid waste generated
  

 

Cook County Environmental Control Agency
The Department of Environmental Control is responsible for protecting the health and welfare of the people of Cook County by improving and preserving the environment to foster the comfort and convenience of our citizens.

The Cook County Environmental Control Department started as an Air Pollution Control Bureau under the Building and Zoning Department in 1963. The Cook County Board in 1963 realized the importance of having environmental control legislation to preserve, protect and improve the air, water, and land resources for present and future citizens of the community. Today that community numbers about five million people with approximately half of that population residing in suburban Cook County.

  

 

Recycle City
This one's for the kids.  The Environmental Protection Agency has "Recycle City" to help children understand why recycling is so important.  

 

City Hall's Green Rooftop
Did you know that there are Shrubs and trees on the roof of City hall?  In April 2000, Mayor Daley and the City of Chicago began construction of the 38,800 sq. ft. rooftop garden.  There are many benefits to green roofs, from improved insulation and filtered rain water to reduced urban heat island effect.  

 

Chicago Area Clean Cities
The Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition in conjunction with South Shore Clean Cities (Northern Indiana) and Wisconsin Clean Cities-Southeast Area is pleased to present this year’s annual seminar and golf outing. The seminar this year will highlight the many on– and off-road electric vehicles that are available for purchase in the Tri-State area: low-speed Neighborhood Electric Vehicles, electric ATVs and utility vehicles and converted passenger vehicles.  

 

Illinois Green Fleets
The Illinois Green Fleets Program is a voluntary program where businesses, government units, and other organizations in Illinois gain recognition and additional marketing opportunities for having clean, green, domestic, renewable, American fuel vehicles in their fleet. It is a program to recognize a fleet manager's progressive efforts in using environmentally friendly vehicles and fuels to improve air quality while promoting our domestic fuels for greater national energy security.  An Illinois Green Fleet is one that acquires vehicles using natural gas, propane, 85% ethanol (E-85), electricity, biodiesel, or other clean, American fuels. Vehicles acquired from the auto manufacturers and conversions will qualify. A fleet must have a portion of its vehicles being American Fuel Vehicles (AFVs) and these vehicles must use a clean, domestic fuel to qualify as an Illinois Green Fleet.  

 

Magazines and Periodicals
Conscious Choice is an "enlightened" urban lifestyle magazine focusing on social, green, health, food and spiritual consciousness. Pioneering Chicago’s green and natural living community for 20 years, Conscious Choice serves as a valuable resource to help readers live Active, Balanced and Conscious lives.  

 

THE CONTEMPORARY GREEN LIFESTYLE
The G Living Network is all about a next-generation lifestyle simply called “G.” The “G” Lifestyle is the next generation’s preferred lifestyle. It’s all about design, technology, knowledge, style, music, food, having fun and re-thinking how we live now and how we can live in the future.
The “G” Lifestyle is the next generation’s preferred lifestyle. It’s all about design, technology, knowledge, style, food, having fun and re-thinking how we live now and how we should live in the future. This includes the way business will be conducted and how products will be produced. It’s also about the story behind the products, enabling us to make informed choices as consumers.