Category: Committees
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Natural Resources Team Roundup
Before the settlers arrived and the steel plow was invented, this area of Illinois was covered in tall grass prairie. The loss of that habitat is one of the causes of biodiversity loss, including the reduction in populations of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and many plant species. When was the last time you saw…
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What We Learned on Our Trip to the MRF (Materials Recovery Facility)
By: Anu Verma Many Naperville residents aren’t sure what happens to the items they place in the blue bin after it leaves their curbside in the Groot truck. Under the single stream recycling system, we combine paper, aluminum, plastic and cardboard, and yes, glass as well, into our one blue bin. Often the perception is…
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Making New Naperville Homes Future-Ready
At the November 1 City Council meeting, the Council will be considering the following agenda item: “Provide feedback on the items provided under the Discussion section and direct staff to prepare the necessary agreements and ordinances approving the Naperville Polo Club development (6 positive votes) – PZC 22-1-056.” The proposed development is north of 119th…
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Co-Sponsored GeoPower Hour
On June 5, NEST co-hosted a GeoPower Hour to educate our community about energy efficient geothermal heating and cooling and how to save on installation costs through a group-buy. You can see a recording of a GeoPower Hour and learn more here.
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NEST Presents Local Sustainability Experts
Greg Hubert of CLEAN, the Clean Energy Alliance of Naperville, provides the latest on Naperville’s coal electricity from the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA) and the Prairie State Energy Campus (PSEC). Watch the NEST Presents Local Sustainability Experts playlist or visit our YouTube channel for more videos.