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Cook County Exceeds its Target in Key Sustainability Metric

New report shows 22 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

January 9, 2017

Cook County Ahead of Its Target for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

New report highlights sustainability achievements in 2015
Cook County is doing its part to help stem climate change.

December 28, 2015

Cook County Honored for ‘Green’ Practices Undertaken By Preckwinkle Administration

Cook County has been honored for implementing sustainable principles and practices.

November 17, 2015

County Efforts on Recycling of Building Materials Surpass Half-Million Ton Mark

Contractor compliance with 2012 '3D' ordinance means less waste going to landfills

August 27, 2015

Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle In Support of the Clean Power Plan

I applaud the release today by President Obama and the U.S.

August 3, 2015