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Sustainability Action Plan
Sustainability Action Plan Implementation

Funds have been allocated for sustainability projects in 2013. The commission needs your help in deciding what to pursue! Need help deciding on a project? Click on the icons below for more than 100 ideas. 
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Among other criteria, projects are scored on how well they fit into Elgin's sustainability plan, how well they address a community need, educate the public and form partnerships.

Please send your comments to  or call Aaron Cosentino, Sustainability Coordinator at (847) 214-5861.  


What interests you? You can explore the plan by reading the full document (5 MB download),by recommendation category or section by section below.

Need volunteers to help?  There are many groups throughout the community ready and willing to lend a hand.

Larsen Middle School "Green Team" - A select group of dedicated students making a difference in their school and community-at-large.

Elgin Green Groups - A clearinghouse for all groups within the community focused on helping the environment.

Explore each section of the plan and see what working group members included.
Alternative Energy
Alternative Energy
 Economic Development
Economic Development
 Green Building Technologies
Green Building Technologies
Green Infrastructure
Green Infrastructure
 Healthy Living and Community Education
Healthy Living and Community Education
 Recycling and Waste Management
Recycling and Waste Management
Transportation and Mobility
Transportation and Mobility
 Urban Design
Urban Design
 Water Resources
Water Resources