Sustainable Development Guidelines: "The Green Edge"
Edgewater Sustainable Development Guidelines: "The Green Edge
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Edgewater Environmental Coalition
Aug 31, 20236 min read
Shoreline Erosion: Nature-based Solutions
Water, wind and wave action constantly erode our lakeshore; nature-based solutions reduce erosion while creating a natural edge for beaches.
Edgewater Environmental Coalition
Jun 19, 20223 min read
Gas-powered Landscaping Equipment
One aspect of lawn maintenance is particularly harmful: the use of gas-powered landscaping equipment for mowing, trimming, and blowing.
Edgewater Environmental Coalition
May 31, 20224 min read
Chicago Water, Explained
In this article, we have collected actions and resources with the goal to reduce water pollution by educating the community on good...
Edgewater Environmental Coalition
May 31, 20221 min read
Green Schools
We welcome student involvement! We have and will continue to partner with students, teachers, administrators, PTAs, LSCs, and parents....
Edgewater Environmental Coalition
May 31, 20221 min read
Chicago Air, Explained
EEC takes efforts to reduce air pollution within Edgewater/Andersonville while educating the community on good stewardship practices for...
Edgewater Environmental Coalition
May 31, 20223 min read
Green Buildings
Green buildings are businesses, residential spaces, or community spaces that incorporate sustainable practices in their design and...
Edgewater Environmental Coalition
May 31, 20223 min read
Renewable Energy
We seek to expand the use of Renewable/Clean Energy in Edgewater and Andersonville and help hasten the clean energy economy. We promote...
Edgewater Environmental Coalition
Apr 30, 20224 min read
Native Plants
Native plants evolved to fit a particular ecosystem, bringing many benefits to gardeners and garden foragers.
Edgewater Environmental Coalition
Feb 20, 20227 min read
Climate Change
Overwhelming scientific evidence has confirmed that climate change is happening now, in all parts of the world, at an increasing rate.
Edgewater Environmental Coalition
Dec 4, 20214 min read
Composting as Landfill Diversion
Composting is a great example of landfill diversion — that is, diverting material away from the landfill for alternate use.
Edgewater Environmental Coalition
Aug 10, 20213 min read
Light Pollution
"Light pollution" refers to the presence of inappropriate and/or excessive artificial lighting, during the day and especially at night.
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