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River Forest Sustainability Commission - “Did You Know” Questionnaire

River Forest Residents:  Please take just a few minutes to complete this 11-question questionnaire.  Your responses will help the Sustainability Commission understand what residents know about sustainability opportunities in the Village and guide the Commission’s work going forward.  
1.Did you know that the Village of River Forest approved a Sustainability Commission in 2017?  The Commission advises the Village Board on sustainable practices to conserve natural resources, protect the environment, and enhance resident health.
2.Did you know that you can visit the Village’s new website at vrf.us/sustainability to learn about the Commission’s four areas of focus – energy, waste, water and open spaces/ecosystems – and actions you can take in these areas?
3.Did you know there is a Green News section of the Village President’s monthly e-newsletter with information about upcoming green events and activities? (If not, keep scrolling down the next time you get the e-newsletter!)
4.WASTE:   Did you know River Forest has a curbside compost pick up program? 
The service allows you to compost all organic matter:  yard waste, all food scraps (including proteins), food-soiled paper, and yard waste without having to use brown bags and stickers.  Signing up is easy visit vrf.us/curbside-composting.  Sign up by April 30 and get the first month free.
5.ENERGY: Did you know the Village is saving over $20,000 per year in taxpayer money through its recent conversion of all streetlights to LED bulbs? You can save energy and money in your own home by contacting ComEd at 888-652-2955 for a FREE personalized energy assessment that includes free and discounted energy-saving products.
6.WATER:  Did you know you can collect rainwater for your lawn and garden needs by purchasing a rain barrel at cost from our Metropolitan Water Reclamation District www.mwrd.org?   By collecting water you are also helping reduce storm water run-off and save money!

7.OPEN SPACES:  Did you know you can reduce your family’s chemical impact on our land and our river by taking the “Healthy Lawn/Healthy Family Pledge?” Click here to learn more.
8.OPEN SPACES:  Did you know that there is a Community Herb Garden located at Keystone and Augusta?  Any resident can help themselves to a variety of herbs for preparing their favorite dishes. 
9.Would you be interested in having an electric car charging station in River Forest?
10.What areas of sustainability would you like to see addressed in RF (select all that apply).
11.If you are interested in volunteering to help with Sustainability Commission projects, or if you have photos to share of green activities you’ve been involved in around town, please provide your name, email address and phone number below and a member of the Commission will contact you.
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