Greener Grove | Sustainable Living in DuPage County

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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.

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Upcoming Events

Tuesday, Oct 28: Waste-Less Holidays & Winter Prep

Presenters: Greener Grove members Michelle Sayre,

Yvonne Malone, & Julie Companey

7pm Lincoln Center, Room 503

Saturday, Nov. 8: DGN Pumpkin Smash

9am-12pm Downers Grove North High School

Thursday, Dec. 4: Holiday Party Fundraiser

7pm - 10pm Alter Brewing, Downers Grove

Get tickets here!

October Meeting Recap: Waste-Less Holidays & Winter Prep

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.

Halloween can be spooky for the planet. It doesn’t have to be!

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.

September Meeting Recap: Wildlife & You!

In her presentation at Greener Grove’s September meeting, environmental educator Kristin Smith discussed the types of local wildlife that live here in the suburbs, resources to tap into when you have questions or need assistance, and how to make yards more wildlife friendly.

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.

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A Cleaner Future

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!

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Green Resources

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.

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Reimagining a greener Downers Grove for the next generations.