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Sustainable Development Guidelines: "The Green Edge"
Edgewater Sustainable Development Guidelines: "The Green Edge
Edgewater Environmental Coalition
Feb 19, 20245 min read
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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
Aug 31, 20236 min read
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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
Jun 19, 20223 min read
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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, 20224 min read
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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
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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, 20221 min read
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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
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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
May 31, 20223 min read
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Native Plants
Native plants evolved to fit a particular ecosystem, bringing many benefits to gardeners and garden foragers.
Edgewater Environmental Coalition
Apr 30, 20224 min read
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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
Feb 20, 20227 min read
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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
Dec 4, 20214 min read
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Light Pollution
"Light pollution" refers to the presence of inappropriate and/or excessive artificial lighting, during the day and especially at night.
Edgewater Environmental Coalition
Aug 10, 20213 min read
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