Government

Environmental Sustainability

Since the implementation of the Village’s Long-Range Plan in 2009, Steward of Environmental Sustainability has been a strategic goal.

Environmental sustainability refers to the Village’s responsibility to deliver services in a way that protects or enhances natural resources. The Village has long supported opportunities to ‘green’ its operations when possible, whether by seeking grants to introduce new environmentally friendly practices or by seeking the most environmentally friendly option for existing services.

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.

GRC Report

This report assesses Village actions in recent years that support the goals of the Greenest Region Compact. Over 200 actions were identified.

Actions

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.

Staff Liaison

Jason Michnick

Environmental Sustainability Coordinator

630.434.5523

Greenest Region Compact Report

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.

Used Motor Oil

The Village accepts used motor oil and transmission fluid at the Fleet Services garage, 700 Curtiss St., Monday-Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The garage is located within the fenced parking lot off Curtiss Street, east of the Civic Center.

Used motor oil must be poured into the large receptacle located on the south side of the garage, labeled USED MOTOR OIL.

Videos

Enjoy this video and others related to sustainability on our YouTube Channel.

Sustainability Videos Playlist

Environmental Concerns Commission

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.

Sustainable DuPage

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.