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Sustainability & Community

Community and sustainability is so important! Check out the topics below on ways to get involved in your community.

Environmental Injustice and Racism 

Environmental injustice is an important issue in the United States of America. It is vital to the health of our communities that we take time to learn about these issues so we have a better understanding of the problems and possible solutions.
intersectional environmentalism
get uncomfortable
How to be an antiracist
Environmental Racism
Watch this!
Books on how to recognize white privilege

How to make Rockford inclusive:

1. Emphasize & recognize the importance of a diverse community 

Rockford lacks diversity on many levels. It's our job as citizens of Rockford to recognize the lack of diversity and learn how we can grow into a more diverse community. 

2. Know your bias 

We all hold biases whether we know it or not. When we acknowledge a bias, we have the ability to learn from it and move beyond it.

3. Hold leaders accountable

As citizens of Rockford, we have the ability to hold our leaders accountable so we can create a more inclusive community.
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  • Home
  • About
  • Green Leader Program
  • Initiatives
    • Live & Learn Series
    • Recycling Events
    • Climate Action Plan
    • Community Compost Pilot
    • Stormwater Ordinance
    • Yard Waste
    • LED Lighting
    • Tree City USA
  • Get Involved
  • Contact
  • Sustainability Topics
    • Sustainability & Water
    • Sustainability & Land
    • Sustainability & Waste
    • Sustainability & Energy
    • Sustainability & Transportation
    • Sustainability & Community