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Blog Spotlight: Oscar Lee
Hi, I’m Oscar Lee. I am a student at the Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy (IMSA) and have lived in Northbrook all my life. This month, I have shared a post from my personal blog with the GGN community. Please feel free to read more of my blog at oscargreenlens.blogspot.com and reach out to me…
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All-In Composting Launches in Northbrook!
We’re thrilled to announce that Northbrook’s All-In Composting program officially begins Wednesday, May 7! This new service allows residents with LRS waste collection to combine yard waste and food scraps in a single compost cart for year-round weekly pickup. Through this program, the Village of Northbrook and LRS are making it easier than ever to reduce landfill waste, cut…
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It’s time to go green… Elphaba would approve!
Join troops 47193 and 47424 in helping Northbrook make composting Wickedly easy. The Northbrook composting program will be rolling out in May 2025. Want to get tips on composting best practices and defy creating garbage? Watch a video from local 2nd grade Brownies and 4th and 5th grade Juniors to learn more about how you…
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2025 Spring Clean Up Day
Spring is one of my favorite seasons of the year, as it symbolizes fresh beginnings. I always dedicate those first few weekends of spring to making my home feel light, bright, and organized. I let my garden sleep in, but prepare my own habitat for a great year ahead. And at the end of my…
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Live More Sustainably
Here are 4 proven approaches to becoming more sustainable:
