Posts by Twyla Neely-Streit
Illinois Green Policy Update: March 2024
Energy Efficiency Progress Delayed Challenges to the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) may hamper Illinois’ ability to improve energy efficiency—even as the state makes moves to adopt high performance building standards. Illinois has an obligation to adopt the latest version of the IECC, but some groups have lobbied the International Code Council(ICC) to weaken…
Read MoreMarion High School: Human Impacts on Ecosystems in Southern Illinois
Project Type: Environmental Justice Staff: 4 Location: Marion, IL Grade Level: 10th Grade Winner: Community Engagement Award Marion High School’s project was awarded the Community Engagement Award by the Illinois Green Schools Project reviewers. The Project The Marion Green Team set out to create a new Biology unit on environmental justice, centered around the land…
Read MoreGwendolyn Brooks Middle School: What’s Up with Worm Composting?
Project Type: Path to Net Zero, Waste Reduction Students: 20 Staff: 2 Mentor: Richard Katz Location: Oak Park, IL Grade Levels: 6th, 7th, & 8th The Project As a participant in the 2022-23 cohort of the Illinois Green Schools Project, the Brooks Green Team, composed of 20 students across 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, set…
Read MoreGlen Ellyn School District: Water Conservation Initiative in District 41
Project Type: Path to Net Zero, Water Conservation Staff: 1 Parent Volunteers: 2 Mentors: Gilbane Co. Location: Glen Ellyn, IL Grade Level: 3rd & 5th The Project The Glen Ellyn Green Team, composed of mentors from Gilbane Building Company, District representatives, and two dedicated parent volunteers, came together to review and update the district’s water…
Read MoreWomen in Green Building Recommend…
We asked attendees of our Women in Green Building Leadership Luncheon to share their favorite songs, books, and podcasts that inspire and empower. See what they recommended with our Women in Green playlist and favorites lists below! Books All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis – Edited by Ayana Elizabeth…
Read MoreMeet Illinois Green’s 2022 Outstanding Volunteers
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Outstanding Volunteer Awards! These six volunteers have gone above and beyond in their work with Illinois Green. They will be receiving their awards in person at the 2023 Annual Meeting on February 8th. Click here to register! We asked each recipient to tell us a…
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