The Village encourages residents, businesses and governmental partners to work together in achieving a "green and sustainable" community. Please check out the information below concerning programs and initiatives that the Village and other businesses and organizations are working on. Links to programs and resources are also noted. If you have suggestions for programs or resources that should be added to the website, please let us know: email or call the Village Manager's staff: 847-459-2518


Village of Buffalo Grove Environmental Plan

Left, Ms. Moritz has been a Buffalo Grove resident for 16 years. She works in the advertising industry and practices being environmentally friendly at home and work. She was among the first members of the BG Environmental Action Team. This is her forth year volunteering with the team.

When the committee had just begun its work 4 years ago, she expressed a keen interest in community based events to help preserve and restore the environment. She came up with idea for the first electronic recycling event at the Village. She coordinated and organized the Village’s first Green Fair in 2012, which was a huge success.







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1. Environmental Plan - Village of Buffalo Grove

Please look over the Plan and provide comments and suggestions.


2. Bike Commuter Challenge

Have your company or organization encourage employees to bicycle to work. More information available here.

3. Freecycling at the Village

Donate the items you no longer use to the members of your community by utilizing Buffalo Grove's Freecycle network. People post request and arrange pick-up of the under-utilized items. No money exchanges hands. Always keep in mind that safety is the first priority.

4. National Yellow-Pages Opt-Out page

Save paper ! http://www.yellowpagesoptout.com/

Programs:

1. Energy Audit: Learn about ways to reduce your monthly energy bills.

2. CUB Energy Saver Rewards Program: The Illinois Citizens Utility Board is a non-profit consumer advocacy group that has partnered with ComEd and local and national retailers to give rewards based upon your home energy usage. The program is FREE. Learn more and sign up!

3. Rain Barrel Program: Utilize rainwater for your lawn and garden. See the guide from Metropolitan Water Reclamation District

4. Residential Weatherization: If you make less than 60% of area’s median income (AMI) you could be eligible for free weatherization and other energy subsidies. If you live in Cook County please contact SEDA.

5. Soild Waste Agency of Northern Cook County Green Pages: Provides information on various aspects of recycling.

Additional Tips:

United States Environmental Protection Agency Green Living – Green living tips

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Green Tips – Green living tips
Energy Star Pledge – Pledge steps to reduce energy and save money! 

Follow this link to learn about ways to make your business more sustainable and save $.