The Green Corner 

Welcome to the village's Green Corner; your source for information on recycling, the Environmental Committee, landscaping, and much more!  Schaumburg has committed to many sustainability initiatives, including: 

 Comprehensive Green Action Plan (C GAP)

  • In 2008 the village approved the Comprehensive Green Action Plan (C GAP) to expand and build upon over thirty programs, policies, and ordinances that are already in place.
  • C GAP focuses on programs and policies that will strengthen the village’s commitment to the environment and provides clear, organized direction and expectations for staff and the community.
  • The implementation of C GAP will bring the village closer to meeting the recommended actions established in the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, and will signify Schaumburg as leader in environmental stewardship. 

 

Comprehensive Green Action Plan

 Biodiversity: A Plan for the Village of Schaumburg

  • In 2004, the Village adopted the Village of Schaumburg Biodiversity Recovery Plan which provides specific guidance for maintaining, restoring, and preserving the integrity of open space in the village. The plan targets specific high priority sites and makes recommendations for the preservation and restoration of these sites.  
  • In 2006, the plan was recognized for the village's exceptional contribution in protecting biodiversity in the Chicago Wilderness area and was awarded the Chicago Wilderness Excellence in Conservation Award.  The plan was also recognized by the Chaddick Institute in 2009.

Biodiversity Plan

 Mayors Climate Protection Agreement

  • The U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement was launched on February 16, 2005 to advance the goals of the Kyoto Protocol in the United States. 
  • The Village of Schaumburg signed on to the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement on May 31, 2005.  Over 900 mayors representing the 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have signed on to the agreement.

Mayors Climate Protection Agreement

The Greenest Region Compact of Metropolitan Chicago

  • The Greenest Region Compact of Metropolitan Chicago is a voluntary initiative to improve the Chicago metropolitan region’s air, water and land, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, minimize waste, and reduce energy consumption through a variety of environmental actions. 
  • By supporting the Greenest Region Compact, the village pledges to make environmental consideration a priority and to demonstrate that environmental practices are fiscally responsible.  The village approved a Resolution of Support of the Greenest Region Compact in 2007. 

 The Greenest Region Compact of Metropolitan Chicago

 
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