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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Jerri Garl discusses a proposed ordinance that would prohibit the use of polystyrene food service containers. Garl made a motion to send city staff, who will revise the draft before it potentially reaches city council.

Evanston Environment Board endorses ordinance to prohibit polystyrene use

November 10, 2017

The Evanston Environment Board signaled support for a city ordinance that would ban expanded polystyrene, a plastic commonly referred to as Styrofoam. A group of Evanston residents proposed a draft...

Members of Evanston’s Environment Board speak at a meeting Thursday. Board members will assemble a task force to present city officials with information regarding alternative energy sources.

Evanston Environment Board considers alternative energy sources, plans task force

April 13, 2017

Members of Evanston’s Environment Board decided Thursday to put together a task force to investigate alternative energy sources to present to city officials late this year. Scott Osborne, a committee...

Environmental board discusses, delays ordinance for preventing bird collisions with buildings

October 14, 2016

The Evanston Environmental Board met Thursday to discuss their initiative to prevent bird collisions with building renovations before tabling the issue for their meeting in November. The planned ordinance...

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