Monthly Archives: November 2011

CCGT Presents Zero Waste Discussion Tomorrow at 6pm

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

Tomorrow at 6pm, the Chicago Center for Green Technology (445 N. Sacramento) presents Anita Kedia of Waste Management Sustainability discussing zero waste strategies. Understanding zero waste strategies for commercial entities and creating a supply chain management system that reduces waste … Continue reading →

Posted in green design, presentations, waste

Chicago’s Airports Will Develop Solar Energy, Food Composting

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

During the holiday season, Americans fly more than at any time of the year.  The greenhouse gases emitted from jet engines make air travel among the least sustainable methods of transportation on Earth.  That said, Chicago’s airports recently announced projects … Continue reading →

Posted in energy, food, transportation, waste

CCGT Presents Seminar on Weatherizing Homes Tomorrow at 6pm

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

Tomorrow at 6pm, the Chicago Center for Green Technology (445 N. Sacramento) presents Tim Heppne of the Chicago Green Homes Program and Jamie Peters of the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance discussing home weatherization and energy saving tips. Take the necessary … Continue reading →

Posted in energy, green design, presentations

Joliet Reports Increase in Collected Recycling

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

The waste-hauling giant Waste Management has been in the news recently as the company now hauls half of the six areas in Chicago’s new recycling program. (Waste Management also was the company the city worked with to develop the expensive, … Continue reading →

Posted in policy, recycling, waste

Spring 2012 Sustainability Courses Now Open for Registration

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

If you are interested in taking Sustainability Studies courses at Roosevelt next spring, the registration period is now open.  We have several options in the Spring 2012 term for students, including courses downtown, in Schaumburg, and online. Professor Mike Bryson … Continue reading →

Posted in biodiversity, courses, degrees, energy, food, planning, policy, service, transportation

Chicago’s Wastewater Treatment Plans Approved

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

In 2012, major changes came to the way Chicago’s waterways are regulated. A battle between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and local policymakers forged an agreement that Chicago would disinfect wastewater before dumping it into the Chicago River. Earlier this … Continue reading →

Posted in waste, water

American Water Scarcity in the 21st Century

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

In the twentieth century, Americans manipulated waterways across the nation (especially in the arid West) to develop fast-growing cities. Now, in the twenty-first century, a growing perception of water scarcity is threatening cities such as Phoenix and Las Vegas. A … Continue reading →

Posted in water

The Great Lakes Provide Abundant Water. How Will This Shape the Economy of Midwestern Cities?

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

Here in the Great Lakes region, we are fortunate to enjoy one of Earth’s largest supplies of fresh water. During a century when water scarcity issues will likely have significant effects on states and societies around the world, entrepreneurs are … Continue reading →

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Oak Park Approves Two New Solar Energy Projects

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

The village of Oak Park recently approved two solar projects, including a solar panel for The Avenue garage and solar canopies for electric cars. Energy produced from the [Avenue garage] solar panel will be used to directly power the garage, … Continue reading →

Posted in energy, transportation

CCGT Presents Seminar on the Breathing Passive House Tomorrow at 6pm

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

Tomorrow at 6pm, the Chicago Center for Green Technology (445 N. Sacramento) presents Martin Klaeschen of HouseHaus speaking on “The Breathing Passive House” Case study design of a fully insulated Chicago standard lot building that explores the different aspects of … Continue reading →

Posted in energy, green design, presentations