Environmental Sustainability

The Village of Northbrook has a deep and rich history promoting Environmental Sustainability alongside its partners in suburban Cook County. To this end, Northbrook’s local governments have each undertaken initiatives and created programs to help residents and businesses develop green practices while promoting the environment.

Sustainability Framework

In 2013, the Village and Northbrook Park District partnered to create the Strategic Sustainability Plan, which outlines improvements and initiatives in energy, material management, natural resources, community development and transportation for a more sustainable future.

In September 2018, the Village signed on to the Greenest Region Compact and has since been tracking progress in 10 key sustainability areas:

Make the Pledge to Plant a Tree in Northbrook

Go Green Northbrook is asking the community to take a pledge and plant a tree this May. Take the pledge here.

Keep in mind the location, type of tree, and tree characteristics before planting. Go Green Northbrook provided resources from the Chicago Botanic Garden and Landscape Recycling Center to help you choose the best tree for your yard. Remember to call the Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators (JULIE) at 800-892-0123 or 8-1-1 before you dig in your yard.