A public/private initiate to voluntarily improve air quality in the Chicago metropolitan region
what can I do to help...
learn cost effective ways to reduce smog causing emissions.
continue your everyday life and still help reduce dangerous ozone levels.
leading by example, exercising your authority, and influencing economic development and land use decisions.
News
- Red Eye asks is your lifestyle part of the problem? Check out Clean Air Counts strategies for help reducing your environmental impact. 2/17/08
- Windsor Park Manor reduces pollution by 10,995 pounds and saves $63,000. 2/17/08
- Clean Air Counts member and largest commercial property in the world-Merchandise Mart Properties earns silver LEED rating 2/17/08
- Applications for the next round of community awards are due April 20, 2008. View a list of participating communities. 2/17/08
Events
- 4/19/08
Earth Day 2008 at Deerfield Library from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at 920 Waukegan Road in Deerfield.
- 4/22/08
Earth Day 2008 Wheaton College and the Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition will be sponsoring an Alternative Fuel Vehicle Show at Wheaton College. There will be many types of AFVs on display and breakout sessions on sustainable transportation options. For more details go to Chicago Area Clean Cities or contact Samantha Bingham (312) 744-8096.
- 4/26/08
Northbrook’s Earth and Arbor Day Celebration from 10:30am -2:30pm at the Village Green on the corner of Shermer and Meadow Roads in Northbrook. Residents gather for a community clean-up at 8:30am, followed by free food, entertainment, and a “Green Expo”. Call Mary Bernier,
- 4/26/08
Earth Day Event from 1 to 4 p.m. April 26, Frankfort Park District, 7540 W. Braemar Lane, Frankfort. The event will offer a wide range of eco-related educational opportunities and activities for families and residents of all ages. Contact Clayton Wooldridge, Park Ecologist, at (815) 469-3524 or cwooldridge@fspd.org.
- 4/26/08
Homer Glen Earth Day/Arbor Day details forethcoming.
- 5/3/08
Highland Park Earth Festival at Jens Jensen Park and hosted by the Ravinia Neighbors Association on May 3rd, 2008
Welcome New Members
- Carol Stream Public Library
- Conservation Foundation, The
- Coventry Health Care
- Des Plaines Park District
- Eco Pro Painting
- Hannah Marine Corporation
- Lincoln Property Co.
- Provena Senior Services
- Tellabs
- Village of Oswego