Sustainability Commission, 16 Jul 2026: Recycle Coach Tool Pitched to Residents
The Northbrook Sustainability Commission will meet Thursday, July 16 to review waste, solar, and bag-use data trends and hear a presentation on a new recycling resource for residents.
Key items
- Recycle Coach Presentation — Residents could gain a new online or app-based tool to look up what is and is not recyclable in Northbrook.
- Waste, Solar, and Single-Use Bag Data — The commission will examine whether the village's waste reduction and solar permit numbers are improving compared to 2024 and 2025.
- 2026 Green Moments Calendar — The discussion will shape upcoming community sustainability events that residents may be invited to attend or participate in.
Full agenda — click any item to expand
Waste, Solar, and Single-Use Bag Data Review
The commission will discuss data collected so far in 2026 on waste, solar permits, and the village's single-use bag initiative, comparing figures against 2025 and 2024 data. This review is intended to assess how current-year performance tracks against prior years across all three program areas.
Recycle Coach Presentation
Staff will present Recycle Coach as a potential resource for Northbrook residents. The commission will consider how this tool could help residents navigate recycling guidance in the community.
2026 Green Moments Calendar
The commission will review a calendar of scheduled 2026 Green (Community) Moments dates and discuss possible topics for those events. These community-facing sessions appear to be an ongoing outreach effort tied to sustainability education.