GreenTown Will County is about inspiration, aspiration and perspiration. By bringing together the public and private sectors from around the region, GreenTown cuts across boundaries, takes action and creates healthy sustainable communities – and will help to make a more vibrant Will County.

The Will County Regional Sustainability Network launched on Friday, October 26 at GreenTown Will County! The network was organized to connect people, communities and resources to make lasting improvements to Will County’s economy, ecology and social equity.

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topics and tracks

GreenTown Will County Tracks
Health
Health

Obesity Prevention, Community Health Assessment and the MAPP Collaborative

Opioids and Issues Around Health, Water Quality and Waste – National, Local, Barriers and Solutions

Food is Medicine: Links Between Sustainability and Health

Transportation
Transportation

Community Mobility

Will County Freight Friendly Study and Transportation Issues and Solutions

Will County Transportation and Bikable, Walkable Community Initiatives

Water
Water

Regional and Local Water Issues (Joliet, Great Lakes)

Water Quality Protection and Agriculture

Residential and Institutional Water Conservation Strategies

Waste & Recycling
Waste & Recycling

Legislation, Ordinances and Planning: Recycling, Waste Reduction and Composting Initiatives

Infrastructure and Programs Driving Waste Reduction and Composting

Composting, Waste Reduction and Recycling at Educational Institutions

Local, Sustainable Food
Local, Sustainable Food

What Does Farm To Table Really Mean?

Defining a Local Food System

Farm to School

Energy & Ecosystem
Energy & Ecosystem

Energy Efficiency

Solar Energy

Sustainable Development

sponsored by

Community Lead Sponsor
Will County 

Presenting Lead Sponsor
City of Joliet 

Health and Wellness Sponsor
Silver Cross Hospital

Government Sponsor
Forest Preserve District of Will County
Plainfield Park District

Core Sponsors
CITGO Lemont Refinery
Farnsworth Group
Window World of Joliet

Non-Profit Sponsors
Bluestem Earth Festival
Hands of Hope of Illinois
Illinois Solar Energy Association
Will County MAPP Collaborative

Elected Officials Breakfast Sponsor
Forest Preserve District of Will County
Heroes West Sports Grill
Hinshaw Law
HR Green
Metropolitan Mayors Caucus
Tradition Energy
Waste Management
Will County MAPP Collaborative

Host
Joliet Junior College at the Renaissance Center 

produced by

in partnership With

Featured
Will County
The South Metropolitan Higher Education Consortium
City of Joliet