Resources

Learn About Sustainability

We’ve compiled a number of resources around sustainability. Be sure to click any of the resources for more info.

Climate Action Plans From Other Cities

Request for Proposal

Sustain Rockford is currently seeking a highly qualified and cost-effective solar project developer for a solar photovoltaic (PV) system in the City of Rockford, IL. Click the button below to download the RFP. Submissions are due via email by August 21st, 2024, 4:00 pm CDT.

Sustainability Sites In Our Community

Good Sustainability Reads

Discover current CO2 levels by clicking here.

Recent sustainability article here.

Learn about the “Zero Waste Cities” approach here.

Local Sustainability Presentations

  • Jennifer Nelson (Seven Generations Ahead), founder of the Illinois Food Scraps Coalition, gives an introductory presentation on food waste reduction. Target audiences: healthcare systems, institutional food service managers, schools and restaurants. View the PDF of the presentation here.