Sustain Rockford

06/16/2026

Yay Solar! ☀️

The amount of solar power generated in the U.S. is continuing to grow.

06/16/2026

Thank you WTVO for helping spread the word. At our March event, we were able to mend or repair 77% of the items people brought. We hope to have similar success.
https://www.mystateline.com/news/sustain-rockford-fix-it-fair-set-for-june-27-to-help-residents-repair-items-reduce-waste/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSdlc9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeWuYzhj9kWWrRkmfzN4yZFcSBwqdNkxjIHOamp62PGYYmAr98lOLSZlxcNwg_aem_2p_8ewdhLhRm8OxPPKgTww

Sustain Rockford announced the upcoming “Fix-It Fair” in a recent social media post, encouraging residents to repair and reuse items instead of throwing them away.

06/11/2026

Yesterday, we held our Annual Meeting. We are very grateful for our members and our community! You keep us going! Sustain Rockford is 10 years in and our plan is to focus on the year right in front of us as we continue to educate, advocate, and work at preserving Rockford and it’s neighbors. Thank you!

1. Entry to the Peacock Room at Prairie Street Brewing Co. in Rockford Prairie Street Brewing Company

2 & 3. Hors d’oeuvres - Black Bean Avocado Roll and Roasted Mushroom Flatbread. Very delicious and low-waste!

4 & 5. Socializing before the meeting

6. Attendees listening intently as our Executive Director Talks about Sustain Rockford’s overall impact the past year

7. Our President and Treasurer sharing our fiscal growth and projections

06/09/2026

Join us tomorrow for our Annual Meeting, 5:15 p.m. at Prairie Street Brewing Company!
Your voice and your support are important to us!
We hope to see there!

Honorary thanks to our sponsor, Alex Johnson of The Disruption Society

06/03/2026

05/30/2026

What a great idea! Reduce mosquitos, but safe for pollinators! ❤🐝🦋

Natural mosquito control: The Mosquito Bucket Challenge is a safe, affordable way to control mosquitoes without harming kids, pets, or pollinators.

05/22/2026

Check out this disturbing report about microplastics in IL waterways!

With microplastic becoming a growing area of concern, especially to our health and our environment, we tested water samples from over 30 sites along Illinois waterways to better understand the problem here at home.

05/18/2026

Friends, take a look at this post. Please help pass the message along on smart recycling. Let’s all do our part to keep recyclables out of the landfill.