Sustainability in Evanston over the years

By BBreun

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

    (Specific day unknown)

  • Greek houses begin participating in Green Cup

  • Northwestern gets hybrid/diesel buses

    (specific date unknown)

  • Sustainability Coordinator

    Northwestern's Facillities Management first sustainability coordinator starts working.

  • SEED Speaker

    Animal Planet's Jeff Corwin speaks at SEED's annual event