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Renewable energy sources meeting
In preparation for a ComEd contract ending, Evanston and Northwestern hold a meeting to discuss options for renewable energy sources. -
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Sustainability in Evanston over the years
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Recycled materials used on Ford
Northwestern uses recycled materials in construction of irrigaiton runoff sytem on the Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center. (No specific day) -
Thermostats turned down
Northwestern campus turns down thermostats to save energy during the winter -
City officials agree
Evanston Mayor, City Clerk and Alderman agree that all new commercial developments in Evanston should be environmentally friendly -
Administrators use humidity as heat
Administrators decide to heat campus buildings partially using humidity to reduce energy consumption and costs (specific date unknown) -
First Green Cup held
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City of Evansotn holds environmentalism meeting
City of Evanston holds meeting with 300 people to begin an official plan to become mroe environmentally-friendly -
Green synagogue opens
Greenest synagogue in the country opens in Evanston -
GREEN House opens to students
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Greek houses begin participating in Green Cup
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Northwestern gets hybrid/diesel buses
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Sustainability Coordinator
Northwestern's Facillities Management first sustainability coordinator starts working. -
SEED Speaker
Animal Planet's Jeff Corwin speaks at SEED's annual event