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We expanded our goals to include education and grassroots non-partisan activism.

Go Green Wilmette was founded in 2006 as Wilmette Residents for a Better Environment to help establish an Environmental Commission as part of our Village government.

10/27/2026

Issues with Plastic Food Packaging!

Growing amounts of single use plastic surrounds the food we buy at groceries, and research increasingly shows that it ends up in the food, not just around it.

Federal Senate bill S.2341, introduced in July 2025, would reform how the Food and Drug Administration assesses chemicals added to food. Called the Ensuring Safe and Toxic-Free Foods Act, the bill would help to address the proliferation of single-use plastic that encases so much of our food.

The PlasticPollutionCoalition is asking the public to contact their legislators about this issue. Click below to see a letter that asks representatives to pay attention to plastic and food.

10/26/2026

Pumpkin Pitch!

November 7
9am-1pm
Village Hall & Centennial Park parking lots

November 28
9am-1pm
Centennial Park parking lots

Join the Village of Wilmette and Go Green Wilmette to pitch your pumpkins and gourds!

This event helps to reduce landfill greenhouse gas emissions from decomposing organics. Pumpkins are 90% water and produce a useful, nutrient-rich organic product, which helps to restore eroded and nutrient-depleted soils.

Please remember to remove candles and decorations from your pumpkins before composting.

10/26/2026

Join Us for Green Drinks!

Thursday, November 5, 7-9pm
Central Station Coffee & Tea
1150 Central Ave

Fall is in the air, and it’s a great time to gather, catch up, and reconnect with your eco-minded community! Join GGW Board Members and drop for an informal “Green Drinks” hangout.

Whether you want to share your favorite sustainability tips, ask questions, or just chat over coffee or a drink, everyone is welcome! We’ll have green conversation starters ready to break the ice.

Bring a friend or come solo to meet new people and find out how to support green actions right here in Wilmette. Drop in anytime—no registration needed!

10/24/2026

Free Compost Trial!

We are offering Wilmette residents a free food scrap composting trial for up to 10 days! Simply collect your food scraps and other accepted compostable items, and we'll take care of the rest!

Composting keeps food scraps out of landfills, reduces methane emissions, and turns waste into a resource that enriches soil.

After your trial, we'll share information about Wilmette's composting options, including exclusive discounts from service providers.

Fill out the form on our website (link below or link in our bio for IG) to get started.
https://gogreenwilmette.org/try-composting-for-free/?hilite=compost

10/24/2026

Giving old jerseys a new life!

Two New Trier students are turning unused sports uniforms into opportunities for kids around the world—all while keeping textiles out of landfills. Read their inspiring story in our bio or here:
https://gogreenwilmette.org/new-trier-students-give-old-jerseys-a-new-life/

10/19/2026

Beach Clean Up!

Saturday, October 24, 9am-11am
Gillson Beach House

Feel free to come early or stay late to this family friendly event, and please stop by our table at some point to check in.

Bring reusable gloves (not single-use plastic) and a bucket or container, many plastic pieces are tiny and need to be picked up by hand.

Can’t make it? Do a solo beach clean-up anytime and tag on Instagram or Facebook.

10/15/2026

Composting and Recycling Facility Tours
with Go Green Winnetka

Composting tour (The Patriot Acres)
Wednesday, October 21st, 10:30am-12:00pm

Recycling tour (LRS)
Thursday, October 22nd, 12-1:30pm

Facility tours give you an up-close view of how industrial scale processes actually work. How does an industrial composting facility create valuable compost from organic waste? How much organic material can it process?
What tools does a modern recycling facility have to separate recycling streams? Why can't you put your recycling in a plastic bag?

Find the answers to these questions and much more at tours of Patriot Acres Composting and Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) Recycling facilities.

10/12/2026

Monthly Meeting Open to All!

Wednesday, October 14, 11am-noon
Central Station Coffee & Tea (1150 Central Ave)

Join GGW Board members for a cup of coffee (or tea) to share tips, ask questions, make suggestions, check in with GGW friends, and meet new people. Find out what's happening and how you can get involved.

10/05/2026

Beach Clean Up!

Saturday, October 10, 9am-11am
Gillson Beach House

Feel free to come early or stay late to this family friendly event, and please stop by our table at some point to check in.

Bring reusable gloves (not single-use plastic) and a bucket or container, many plastic pieces are tiny and need to be picked up by hand.

Can’t make it? Do a solo beach clean-up anytime and tag on Instagram or Facebook.

10/01/2026

Ban Foam Foodware!

State representatives need to hear what matters to their voters. The Illinois Environmental Council has been building momentum toward a bill that would move beyond recycling and phase out single-use polystyrene plastics such as foam cups and take-out containers in our state.

Tell your representative to support SB1531.

Thirteen other states and the District of Columbia have already passed similar bans! You can use the IEC's online form to voice your support for this kind of action in Illinois.

Address

P. O. Box 954
Wilmette, IL
60091

Website

http://www.gogreenwilmette.org/

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