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, May 27: Monthly Meeting, All about Birding

Saturday, May 31: 8:30 am Birding event. Register here.

Oct 4– Recycling Extravaganza

This Spring, Do More by Doing Less: Low Mow May

written by Yvonne Malone & Steve Ruffolo Late Winter and early Spring are messy here in the Midwest. Garden beds look unkempt, twigs and...

The Origin Story of Earth Day

According to Earth Day’s website, approximately 20 million Americans participated in the first Earth day, or put another way, 10% of the total U.S. population! Other key events that happened in 1970: The Environmental Protection Agency was established and the National Environmental Education Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act, and the Clean Air Act were passed. The Clean Water Act was passed in 1972.

April 8, 2025 Village of Downers Grove Council Meeting: a sustainability plan is adoped.

Sustainability Plan Adopted by DG Village Council

The Downers Grove Village Council has unanimously approved the draft Environmental Sustainability Plan (ESP), concluding a two-year effort t

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.