Environment and Sustainability

The City of Chicago is a leader of innovative environmental initiatives, and sustainability is a key focus of Chicago’s policies.  From the Chicago Climate Action Plan's broad leadership to the City's targeted energy efficiency investments, Chicago is integrating sustainability in the places residents work, live, learn, and play while preparing for a resilient future.

Creating a green, sustainable city requires hard work, cooperation and a commitment from local government as well as every individual, business and institution in the city. Learn more about what the City is doing and what you can do by exploring the links below, by signing up for the monthly Chicago Sustainability E-News and by following us on Twitter.

CBDWG report

 

 

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Plant

Solar Panel

Water

Air & Natural Resources

Energy

     

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Recycling Symbol

House

 

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Waste & Recycling

Green Buildings

 
     

Bicycle

Clipboard  Chicago Climate Action Plan Logo

Transportation

Business & Permits

Climate Action

     
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Smart Grid

 

 

Chicago Climate Action Plan Green Recovery Agenda

 

Chicago Conservation Corps (adult residents 18+) is a program of the Chicago Academy of Sciences / Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in collaboration with partners across the city. Volunteers work together to improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods and schools through environmental service projects.

2015 Sustainable Chicago Action Agenda

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