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Our Mission Statement:
To advocate the sustainable and energy conscious development of Springfield Illinois, to bring awareness to the citizens of Springfield about eco-friendly and sustainable issues and practices,
To help reduce global warming and make our built environment more compatible
with our natural environment,
To become engaged in sustainability demonstration projects including
the construction and/or rehabilitation of buildings, and to seek grants
and donations for these projects.
Chicago Center for Green Technology
Public lectures, Seminars, Workshops, Newsletter, Website, Data Cataloguing, Publication Sharing, Field Trips
Organization's Goals:
Build Green Building Demostration Projects
Encourage retailers & building suppliers to stock and shelf for sale
sustainable building materials & equipment,
Promote the practices of recycling & environmentally friendly waste
disposal,
Support and promote the implementation of the CWLP and Sierra Club Agreement for the construction of the new coal fired power plant and the provision for the purchase and re-sale of wind generated electricity,
Help organize and host a multi-day sustainable-environmental-energy fair, an expanded Earth Awareness Day
Board of Directors
Sustainable Springfield Inc. has a board of nine individuals representing a broad base of occupations and diversity. We are always seeking other dedicated and qualified citizens to serve as leaders of our organization. The most important qualification : to be dedicated to the eco-friendly development and enhancement of Springfield. Click here for the Directory of the Board of Directors.
Who Should Join Us?
Citizens who are interested
in making Springfield making more sustainable-environmentally friendly-energy
conscious: Home Owners, Businesses and Business Groups, Design Professionals,
Contractors, Home Builders, Energy Providers, Environmental Organizations,
Health Organizations, Faith Based Groups, Students.
Sustainable Springfield
is an organization for all who are
Interested in the Environment and
Concerned
About Global Warming