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Village of Park Forest - Sustainability News

Posted on: June 18, 2019

[ARCHIVED] Park Forest Growing Green Recycle Fest July 27th!

Park Forest's annual recycle event allows residents to recycle televisions (for a fee), document shredding, eyeglasses, books, and much more. See flyer for full details.

Recycle Fest Flyer

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Park Forest to host Shred/Drug Take-Back Event, Oct. 4

Posted on: September 25, 2025

Park Forest to open Tool Lending Library Sept. 27

Posted on: September 11, 2025

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Posted on: September 4, 2025

Park Forest workshops join global effort to prevent bird collisions

Posted on: August 21, 2025

Park Forest clean energy training center gets $100K boost from NICI Grant

Posted on: August 6, 2025

ComEd Relief Fund dries up, leaving many in Park Forest waiting

Posted on: July 31, 2025

Park Forest residents urged to apply for ComEd energy relief before funds run out

Posted on: July 21, 2025

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Posted on: July 15, 2025

Park Forest to host annual RecycleFest on July 26

Posted on: July 9, 2025

ComEd offers bill relief as Park Forest braces for higher summer energy costs

Posted on: July 1, 2025

Park Forest residents face higher electric bills as ComEd raises rates

Posted on: June 13, 2025

Park Forest kicks-off Earth Month with Annual Community Clean-up on April 5

Posted on: March 12, 2025

Park Forest enters new two-year Electric Municipal Aggregation Program, no additional cost

Posted on: February 5, 2025

What to expect at Park Forest Jan. 27 Regular Meeting

Posted on: January 24, 2025

Park Forest receives ComEd Energy Efficiency Champion Award

Posted on: January 24, 2025

Park Forest announces ‘24 Katherine “Katie” Armstrong Sustainability Award recipients

Posted on: January 14, 2025

Park Forest offers free live Christmas tree recycling until Jan. 18

Posted on: December 30, 2024

ComEd, Metro Mayors Caucus announce Park Forest among 20 communities to become EV ready

Posted on: December 5, 2024

Park Forest, Cook Co. collaborate to add additional electric charging capacity to Village

Posted on: December 3, 2024

Park Forest officials provide guidance on how to properly dispose of pumpkins

Posted on: October 24, 2024

Park Forest receives grant to plant over 100 trees throughout the community

Posted on: October 2, 2024

Park Forest accepts nominations for Katherine Armstrong Sustainability Award until Nov. 1

Posted on: August 8, 2024

Village official unveils the beneficial impact of cicadas in Park Forest

Posted on: June 14, 2024

Beautification Awards Committee accepting nominations beginning June 1

Posted on: May 30, 2024

Park Forest Sustainability Office sells home composter bins for $65 while supplies last

Posted on: May 3, 2024

Home Composter Presale

Posted on: April 22, 2024

Park Forest Environment Commission showcases its accomplishments at Monday night's board meeting

Posted on: April 19, 2024

Sustainability office seeking volunteers for Park Forest Annual Community Clean-Up, April 6

Posted on: March 29, 2024

The Village updates usage protocol on electric charging stations

Posted on: March 15, 2024

Park Forest offers Christmas tree, holiday lights recycling through Jan. 16

Posted on: January 3, 2024

Winter Holiday Market trees get repurposed to add to the Village's tree canopy

Posted on: December 14, 2023

Recycle unwanted Christmas lights through the Village of Park Forest until Jan. 19

Posted on: December 4, 2023

Village saves over $37K in first year since installing solar array at Water Treatment Plant

Posted on: November 21, 2023

Nominations for the Katherine “Katie” Armstrong Sustainability Award due Nov. 15

Posted on: October 20, 2023

Village hosts several events in October

Posted on: September 26, 2023

The Village, Solstice highlight accomplishments of solar program

Posted on: July 17, 2023

Park Forest participates in "Plastic Free July"

Posted on: June 29, 2023

'Where is Away?' display at the Park Forest Library educates residents about recycling

Posted on: June 12, 2023

Waste recovery volunteers needed for resident BBQ, June 14

Posted on: June 6, 2023

Municipal Fixed Rate Aggregation Program update and ComEd rate change

Posted on: June 2, 2023

Park Forest kicks off Earth Month with several events throughout April

Posted on: April 7, 2023

Sustainability office seeking volunteers for Park Forest Annual Community Clean-Up, April 1

Posted on: March 27, 2023

Park Forest enters new electric aggregation program in April

Posted on: February 16, 2023

Illinois Solar for All program rolls out

Posted on: February 8, 2023

Join the Environment Commission

Posted on: December 19, 2022

Holiday Light & Tree Recyling

Posted on: November 12, 2022

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Posted on: October 5, 2022

Shredding and Drug-take Back event, Sept. 24

Posted on: September 21, 2022

Solar and Water Treatment Plant ribbon cutting, Sept. 19

Posted on: September 19, 2022

Compost food waste with Urban Canopy

Posted on: September 15, 2022

Solar project unveiling, Sept. 19

Posted on: September 7, 2022

Grow Solar Power Hour event, Aug. 17

Posted on: August 8, 2022

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Posted on: September 1, 2022

Village adopts new Climate Action and Resilience Plan

Posted on: February 21, 2019