• Visit a local store to learn about the recycling products available.
• Begin a compost site for your yard waste.

• Learn how trees help our environment, keep your home protected from the elements, and provide a habitat for wildlife.
• Plant a flower box or plan a garden with your family.
• Learn about organic solutions for your yard and garden problems.

• Ask for Paper Rather than Plastic or bring your own bag!
• Pack a "Garbage-Free" lunch (reusable containers, cloth lunch bags, and eat left-overs!)
• Make this the day you purchase energy saving light bulbs, timers, or light sensors for your home or business.

 

• Ride your bike, walk, or carpool.

   

   

• Declare it your own "No Idling Day" (turn of your car if your vehicle is standing for more than a few minutes)

   

   

• Use the stairs at work instead of the elevator.

   

   

• Explore the City on an RMTD bus.

   

 

• Have a picnic with your friends or family.

   

   

• Visit a Rockford Area Park or arboretum, take a walk, and tour your neighborhood.

   

   

• Turn off the TV, Computer, and video games and enjoy the great outdoors!

   

 

• Visit a Farmer’s market.

   

   

• Stroll to a neighborhood restaurant.

   

   

• Enjoy locally grown fruits and vegetables.

   

In support of the Cool Cities pledge, the City of Rockford and the Winnebago County Green Coalition Group will form a Citizens’ Advisory Board. The Advisory Board, will be known as the Greater Rockford Environmental and Educational Network (G.R.E.E.N.) and will work to identify measures that can be taken to reduce greenhouse gases, increase environmental awareness, and encourage better growth and planning activities that will work to sustain our environment. The committee will identify policy and practices that are both internal to city government as well as identifying community outreach and educational programs. G.R.E.E.N. will be a subcommittee in the RMAP organization.