Local Green Organizations

» Check out these groups for additional environmental activism, social opportunities and information

Consortium of North Shore Environmental Groups (CONSEG)

The purpose of CONSEG is to encourage and support the establishment of citizen’s environmental groups in every community on the north shore, to share best practices among the groups and to collaborate on addressing environmental challenges that cross village boundaries. Regular meetings are held at the Chicago Botanic Gardens. Everyone is welcome to attend.


Evanston Environmental Association

www.evanstonenvironment.org


Go Green Glencoe

gogreenglencoe.org


Go Green Wilmette

gogreenwilmette.org


Illinois Environment Council

ilenviro.org


North Shore Green Women

Local green activists women and professionals who meet quarterly. Join in to socialize, share ideas and network. Meetings are at eco-friendly spaces. See their Facebook page HERE.


Sierra Club of Illinois

illinois.sierraclub.org


Village of Northbrook

northbrook.il.us/green

Recycling guidelines

Environmental Quality Commission

Bicycle Task Force


Women in Green (WIG)

WIG is a social event group where women working to make the world a greener place come together to see old friends, meet new friends, relax and enjoy great company. To learn about upcoming events, email wig.chicago@gmail.com. See their Facebook page HERE.


Mesothelioma Hope

Mesothelioma Hope offers free resources that are reviewed by certified oncologists and provides detailed information about mesothelioma and its health impacts. Our mission is to raise awareness about cancer and other asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma and recycling asbestos.

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