Hackathon Aims to Clear the Air

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Live in Bloom Township? Turn in Unused Prescription Drugs 8/30

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New Debris Diversion Ordinance Contributes to Zero Waste Goal

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The Lowdown on LEED-Silver Certification

Read more about LEED-Silver Certification, and how it signifies a building as a leader in energy-saving technology.

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Cook County’s Clean Diesel Program

Learn how we’re working to keep our air clean.

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Meet the Sustainability Advisory Council

On March 7, 2012, President Preckwinkle introduced the Sustainability Advisory Council.  Click below to learn more.

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About Our New Sustainability Website

A message from Deborah Stone, our Chief Sustainability Officer.

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      Asthma is a national epidemic, affecting nearly 26 million people, including seven million children and disproportionally affecting low income and minority communities.  As a part of Asthma Awareness Month, the Cook County Department of Environmental Control wants to encourage all County residents to do their part to reduce air pollution.  Everyone benefits […]
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    • Thank You to Earth Day Event Volunteers April 23, 2013
                Photographs courtesy of the National Park Service   Thank you to all of the volunteers and staff who partnered with the Department of Environmental Control to make the 2013 Earth Day clean-up events a success: Friends of the Park Forest Preserve District of Cook County Blue Island Bike Club National Park […]
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    • Earth Week Events – Cook County Providing Electronic Recylcing and Prescription Drug Take-Backs at Earth Day Celebrations April 12, 2013
      In recognition of Earth Day the Cook County Department of Environmental Control is participating in several events this month that will include electronics recycling and prescription drug take-back opportunities. For more information or to learn about other pharmaceutical disposal opportunities, call the Environmental Control Department at 312-603-8200. Apri […]
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    • Join President Preckwinkle and the Cook County Department of Environmental Control for an Earth Day Celebration at Whistler Woods on April 20, 9am-1pm April 12, 2013
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    • Green Halo Neatly Tracks Recycling of Demolition Debris March 28, 2013
      Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today that an online software system called Green Halo has helped contractors recycle thousands of tons of construction debris and stay in compliance with the County’s new Demolition Debris Diversion ordinance. The ecofriendly ordinance requires contractors in suburban and unincorporated Cook County to r […]
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    • Saturday is Earth Hour: Post a Pic to our Facebook Page and Tell Us What You’ll Do to Save the Earth March 22, 2013
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    • Demolition Debris and Diversion Training Sessions March 6, 2013
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    • Chicago Region is Named A Leader In Sustainable Transportation g December 7, 2012
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