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River Forest Sustainability Scorecard

The River Forest Sustainability Commission continues to look for new ways to encourage residents to adopt sustainable actions in their daily lives. The Commission is excited to announce the River Forest Sustainability Scorecard, a way for you to learn more about sustainable actions you can take, from simple changes to green technology. Explore the below scorecard and corresponding resource links and see how you stack up.

River Forest Sustainability Scorecard

Tier 1 (1 pt each) Tier 2 (2 pt each) Tier 3 (3 pt each)

Shop local for everyday goods (ex: farmers market)

 Avoid fast-fashion clothing Almost never use single-use plastic items

Composting at home

 No pesticide use on property Native Garden on property

Participated in at least 1 green community event/Green Date (full list available at: Sustainable Living — Village of River Forest)

 Use public transportation Drive an Electric Vehicle
Travel by walking or biking to destinations

Participate in recycling hard-to-recycle items (styrofoam, clothes, electronics)

 Geothermal system

Participate in “leave the leaves"

 Use a rain barrel Solar panels

Use reusable shopping bags

 Use eco-friendly cleaning products Home Energy assessment
Donate clothes instead of throwing them away LED light fixtures in your home Participate in B.Y.O (bringing your own tupperware, silverware, and mugs when eating out) About - BYO Containers
Use rechargeable batteries

Grow fresh fruits and vegetables in an at home garden

 Electric induction stove
Reusable water bottle Use reusable cloths instead of paper towels Smart home system