In close alignment with the Village’s sustainability goals, Downers Grove adopted and became a member of the Greenest Region Compact (GRC), an initiative that promotes sustainability in Chicago area communities and the region.
To date, nearly 156 communities have pledged the Compact, making them the largest regional sustainability collaborative for municipalities in the country.
This report assesses Village actions in recent years that support the goals of the Greenest Region Compact. Over 200 actions were identified.
The following stories have appeared on our website from 2018 to the present. This is just a sample of the Village’s actions in recent years that support sustainability efforts outlined by the GRC.
Please see the report for a full analysis.
Jason Michnick
Environmental Sustainability Coordinator
630.434.5523
Read the Greenest Region Compact Report for a complete analysis of the Village’s sustainability actions and how they align with the larger, regional goals of the Compact.
The Village accepts used motor oil and transmission fluid at the Fleet Services garage, Monday-Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The garage is located within the fenced parking lot off Curtiss Street, on the east end of the Village Hall complex.
Used motor oil must be poured into the large receptacle located on the south side of the garage, labeled USED MOTOR OIL.
Enjoy this video and others related to sustainability on our YouTube Channel.
Sustainability Videos Playlist
The Environmental Concerns Commission (ECC) evaluates environmental initiatives and provides recommendations to the Village Council, as needed, with regard to conservation of natural resources, reducing waste, and managing stormwater.
As the first county in Illinois to win the Governor’s Sustainability Award, DuPage County has a rich history of environmental stewardship.
Choose DuPage has partnered with the DuPage County Environmental Division to connect local leaders to resources that promote sustainable practices.
Jason Michnick
Environmental Sustainability Coordinator
630.434.5523
Read the Greenest Region Compact Report for a complete analysis of the Village’s sustainability actions and how they align with the larger, regional goals of the Compact.
The Village accepts used motor oil and transmission fluid at the Fleet Services garage, Monday-Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The garage is located within the fenced parking lot off Curtiss Street, on the east end of the Village Hall complex.
Used motor oil must be poured into the large receptacle located on the south side of the garage, labeled USED MOTOR OIL.
Enjoy this video and others related to sustainability on our YouTube Channel.
Sustainability Videos Playlist
The Environmental Concerns Commission (ECC) evaluates environmental initiatives and provides recommendations to the Village Council, as needed, with regard to conservation of natural resources, reducing waste, and managing stormwater.
As the first county in Illinois to win the Governor’s Sustainability Award, DuPage County has a rich history of environmental stewardship.
Choose DuPage has partnered with the DuPage County Environmental Division to connect local leaders to resources that promote sustainable practices.
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