Sustainability Links and Resources
These organizations provide additional resources that complement the City’s efforts to protect our environment and natural resources while working toward a healthier and more sustainable future.
| Metropolitan Mayors Caucus |
Municipal sustainability leaders and best practices in the region |
| DuPage County Sustainability |
DuPage County sustainability resources for residents and businesses |
| Will County Green | Will County sustainability resources for residents and businesses |
| Naperville Environment and Sustainability Task Force (NEST) | Advocacy group promoting local environmental and sustainability initiatives |
| Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce Corporate Social Responsibility Committee | Supporting local businesses in integrating voluntary social and environmental best practices |
| Green Restaurant Association |
Resources and certification for local restaurants to green their operations |
| Active Transportation Alliance | Alternative transportation resources and information for northern Illinois |
| SCARCE | Local environmental education organization with programs and resources focusing on waste, energy and water |
| Illinois Recycling Association and Illinois Recycling Foundation |
Recycling and waste education and resources for businesses, non-profits, haulers, municipal leaders and education institutions |
| Illinois Solar Education Association | Solar/renewable energy education and resources and connections to solar installers for residents and businesses |
| Forest Preserve District of DuPage County | Education and connection to natural areas in DuPage County |
| Forest Preserve District of Will County | Education and connection to natural areas in Will County |
| Morton Arboretum |
Education and connection to natural areas |
| DuPage Monarch Project | Education and resources for creation of habitat for monarchs and other pollinators |
| The Conservation Foundation | Education and resources for residents and businesses to conserve natural areas and waterways in DuPage and Will County |
| Illinois Food Scrap and Composting Coalition | Food scrap and composting education and resources for residents, non-profits, municipal leaders and education institutions |
| Illinois Green Alliance |
Green building education, resources and community programs for schools and non-profits |
| ENERGY STAR® | Provides information about energy efficient products, benchmarking, certification/recognition and tips |
| WaterSense | Information about water-saving products and tips |
| Smart Energy Design Assistance Center | Education and resources about codes, energy efficiency, renewable energy, water and wastewater for building owners and managers, municipal leaders and educational institutions |
| U.S. Green Building Council | Green building rating systems/certification and education for green building professionals |
| ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability |
Global network of municipal sustainability leaders and best practices |
| EPA Carbon Footprint Calculator | Calculate your household’s carbon footprint in three areas: home energy, transportation, and waste |
| Seven Generations Ahead | Education, programs and resources on sustainability topics for local government, community and private-sector leaders |
| Go Green Illinois | Community sustainability leaders and best practices in the region |
| Project Drawdown | Science-based solutions to address climate change |
| Ecochallenge | Specific actions, provided in challenge format, to take at work, school and home to live more sustainably |