2025 EXPO SPONSORS
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THE VILLAGE IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING EXHIBITORS FOR THIS EVENT.
Join us for the 5th annual Morton Grove Sustainability Expo & Recycling Fest on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Morton Grove Civic Center (6140 Dempster Street). Hosted by the Environment and Natural Resources Commission (ENRC) and Village, this free, family-friendly event features exhibits from local businesses and organizations providing greener services, ideas, and opportunities to Morton Grove residents and businesses. The Recycling Fest helps divert a variety of waste types from landfills.
Welcoming Ceremony - 10:00 a.m.
Tree Walk Begins (Meet at Public Works Tables) - 10:15 a.m.
Live Music by Ian Leith - 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Raffle Drawing - 12:45 p.m.
RECYCLING FEST
The following items will be accepted as part of the 2025 Sustainability Expo:
| Recycler | Accepting |
| Go Green Morton Grove | Craft supplies |
| Niles Township Food Pantry | Nonperishable unopened food items |
| ProAuto - Drop off at 6100 Dempster (ProAuto) | Used motor oil & fluids |
| ProAuto - Drop off at 6100 Dempster (ProAuto) | Old car batteries |
| ProAuto - Drop off at 6100 Dempster (ProAuto) | Used tires |
| Share Our Spare | Clothing for children under 5 years old (like-new or new) |
| Share Our Spare | Children's books (like-new or new) |
| Share Our Spare | Strollers, bassinets, pack-n-plays, bouncers & baby swings (like-new or new) |
| Share Our Spare | Packages of diapers (opened packages acceptable) |
| Share Our Spare | Unopened formula |
| Working Bikes | Adult bikes in repairable condition |
| Working Bikes | Gently used kids' bikes |
| Working Bikes | Bike tools & parts |
| Working Bikes | Bike accessories |
| Village | Eyeglasses |
| Village | Sharps |
| Village | Used medications |
| Village | Holiday lights & flourescent light bulbs |
| Village (to be dropped at Goodwill) | Gently used clothing, shoes, household items, small appliances, electronics, and tools (donations accepted will be limited) |
Document destruction, electronics, and hazardous waste items will not be collected.
Sponsor the 2025 Sustainability Expo & Recycling Fest! This annual Village event exhibits green businesses and organizations and offers a one-stop drop-off for various recyclable and reusable items. The 2024 event attracted over 500 guests, and we anticipate a bigger crowd in 2025! Submit the 2025 Expo Sponsorship Form to the Administrator's Office at Village Hall (6101 Capulina Avenue). Staff will follow up with you to confirm your sponsorship and provide details in advance of the event.
Sign up to be an exhibitor! Are you a green business or organization that offers greener services, ideas, or opportunities to Morton Grove residents and businesses? Fill out the online 2025 Exhibitor Registration Form to be part of the 2025 Sustainability Expo & Recycling Event.
EXHIBITORS
13th District Cook County Commissioner Josina Morita's Office
www.josinamorita.com
Providing information on Cook County's sustainability initiatives and programs.
Providing information on Cook County's sustainability initiatives and programs.
Chicago Muslims Green Team
chicagomuslimsgreenteam.org
Providing education, crocheting plastic bags, and giving away plants.
Providing education, crocheting plastic bags, and giving away plants.
Citizens’ Climate Lobby
www.citizensclimatelobby.org
Providing education and information regarding carbon fees and dividends and highlighting what you can do to reduce your carbon footprint.
Providing education and information regarding carbon fees and dividends and highlighting what you can do to reduce your carbon footprint.
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County
www.cookdountyclerkofcourt.org
Promoting the County's E-Filing System which is reducing paper use and the Customer Service Call Center which is reducing trips to the courthouse and vehicle emissions.
Promoting the County's E-Filing System which is reducing paper use and the Customer Service Call Center which is reducing trips to the courthouse and vehicle emissions.
ComEd
www.comed.com
The ComEd Energy Efficiency Program provides instant discounts, rebates, home and facility assessments, technical services and whole-building solutions to help customers reduce energy use. Offering brochures and assorted ComEd giveaways.
The ComEd Energy Efficiency Program provides instant discounts, rebates, home and facility assessments, technical services and whole-building solutions to help customers reduce energy use. Offering brochures and assorted ComEd giveaways.
Edison Park Ventures
[email protected]
Providing educational presentations to support a sustainable future. Empowering through knowledge, raising awareness about harmful chemical, offering practical, non-toxic solutions, and driving a culture of sustainability.
Providing educational presentations to support a sustainable future. Empowering through knowledge, raising awareness about harmful chemical, offering practical, non-toxic solutions, and driving a culture of sustainability.
Elevate Packaging
elevatepackaging.com
Provider of compostable packaging and labels. Elevate Packaging's PURE Labels™ are the first and only certified compostable label in North America. With bags, pouches, and labels, Elevate Packaging offers a complete one-stop compostable packaging solution for sustainable business.
Provider of compostable packaging and labels. Elevate Packaging's PURE Labels™ are the first and only certified compostable label in North America. With bags, pouches, and labels, Elevate Packaging offers a complete one-stop compostable packaging solution for sustainable business.
Environment and Natural Resources Commission (ENRC)
www.mortongroveil.org/environmentnaturalresources
Assists the Village Board’s efforts to promote the conservation, preservation, improvement, and protection of the environment and natural resources of the Village.
Assists the Village Board’s efforts to promote the conservation, preservation, improvement, and protection of the environment and natural resources of the Village.
Galster Honey
Featuring local honey production (Glenview area).
Garden Club of Morton Grove
[email protected]
Promoting the Garden Club's initiatives and their shared love of gardening, encouraging civic beautification, fostering environmental responsibility, and making our community a special place to live. Educating the public on the benefit of native plants in urban gardens and giving away seeds.
Promoting the Garden Club's initiatives and their shared love of gardening, encouraging civic beautification, fostering environmental responsibility, and making our community a special place to live. Educating the public on the benefit of native plants in urban gardens and giving away seeds.
Go Green Morton Grove
www.gogreenmg.org
Local group of residents providing education, opportunities, and resources to make residents' homes, community, and yards more environmentally friendly. Collecting craft supply donations.
Local group of residents providing education, opportunities, and resources to make residents' homes, community, and yards more environmentally friendly. Collecting craft supply donations.
Groot
www.groot.com
Groot Industries offers an extensive range of waste management and recycling services, including dumpster rentals, bulk pickup, industrial waste disposal, and organic waste solutions. From residential garbage collection to specialized services like e-waste recycling and hazardous waste disposal, Groot is committed to efficient and sustainable practices.
Groot Industries offers an extensive range of waste management and recycling services, including dumpster rentals, bulk pickup, industrial waste disposal, and organic waste solutions. From residential garbage collection to specialized services like e-waste recycling and hazardous waste disposal, Groot is committed to efficient and sustainable practices.
Install Geothermal LLC
www.installgeothermal.com
Specializing in retrofitting existing homes and buildings to geothermal heating and cooling.
Specializing in retrofitting existing homes and buildings to geothermal heating and cooling.
Leopardo Construction
www.leopardo.com
General contractor specializing in green building practices.
General contractor specializing in green building practices.
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
mwrd.org
Established in 1889, the MWRD is an award-winning, special purpose government agency responsible for treating wastewater and managing stormwater in Cook County, Illinois. MWRD staff will distribute materials highlighting the District's mission and projects, milkweed seeds, and saplings.
Established in 1889, the MWRD is an award-winning, special purpose government agency responsible for treating wastewater and managing stormwater in Cook County, Illinois. MWRD staff will distribute materials highlighting the District's mission and projects, milkweed seeds, and saplings.
Montclair Senior Living and Memory Care
montclairalmc.com
Senior living facility in Morton Grove offering tips for seniors on how to be sustainable and stay safe at home.
Senior living facility in Morton Grove offering tips for seniors on how to be sustainable and stay safe at home.
Morton Grove Historical Society & Museum
mortongrovehistory.weebly.com
Preserving the history of Morton Grove and saving vintage and antique items from the landfills.
Preserving the history of Morton Grove and saving vintage and antique items from the landfills.
Morton Grove Park District
Morton Grove Public Library
Morton Grove Public Works
www.mortongroveil.org/public-works
Sharing information on stormwater management, water use reduction, the urban canopy, and sustainable practices and property improvements
Sharing information on stormwater management, water use reduction, the urban canopy, and sustainable practices and property improvements
Muslim Community Center (MCC) Green Team
mccchicago.org
Working to educate our community about the impact wasteful consumption of resources has on the environment and the importance of being green. Encouraging the adoption of practices that reduce waste and energy use, such as recycling, composting and re-using.
Working to educate our community about the impact wasteful consumption of resources has on the environment and the importance of being green. Encouraging the adoption of practices that reduce waste and energy use, such as recycling, composting and re-using.
Niles Township
nilestownshipgov.com
Providing information on Niles Township services and collecting food donations for the Niles Township Food Pantry.
Providing information on Niles Township services and collecting food donations for the Niles Township Food Pantry.
North Shore Mosquito Abatement District
www.nsmad.org
Local government agency responsible for controlling the regional mosquito population in order to reduce the risk of disease from mosquito borne illness.
Local government agency responsible for controlling the regional mosquito population in order to reduce the risk of disease from mosquito borne illness.
Pace Suburban Bus
www.PaceBus.com
Pulse Dempster Line Public Transportation
Pulse Dempster Line Public Transportation
Park View School
www.mgsd70.org
Showcasing Park View School's successes from the 2024-2025 school year, including our journey to eliminate plastic silverware from the cafeteria and create art with non-recyclable items. Sharing plans to reduce food waste and begin composting.
Showcasing Park View School's successes from the 2024-2025 school year, including our journey to eliminate plastic silverware from the cafeteria and create art with non-recyclable items. Sharing plans to reduce food waste and begin composting.
ProAuto
www.proautoillinois.com
Will be collecting used motor oils and fluids, old car batteries, and used tires at 6100 Dempster Street during the Sustainability Expo.
Will be collecting used motor oils and fluids, old car batteries, and used tires at 6100 Dempster Street during the Sustainability Expo.
Resilient Design
resilientdesignchicago.com
Offers sustainable and ecological landscape services focused on native plants.
Offers sustainable and ecological landscape services focused on native plants.
Ride Illinois
rideillinois.org
Providing bicycle education.
Providing bicycle education.
Seas of Action
seasofaction.com
Provider of plastic-free products, including laundry detergent, wool dryer balls, and natural laundry baskets.
Provider of plastic-free products, including laundry detergent, wool dryer balls, and natural laundry baskets.
Share Our Spare
shareourspare.org
Collecting new and like-new items for children ages 0-5, including strollers, high chairs, baby swings, and pack-n-plays, baby textiles, and clothing. Additionally, we accept new items like diapers & pull-ups (all sizes, open packs accepted), unopened wipes, and formula & baby food (unopened & unexpired).
Collecting new and like-new items for children ages 0-5, including strollers, high chairs, baby swings, and pack-n-plays, baby textiles, and clothing. Additionally, we accept new items like diapers & pull-ups (all sizes, open packs accepted), unopened wipes, and formula & baby food (unopened & unexpired).
Solar Landscape
solarlandscape.com
Solar Landscape is a national commercial rooftop solar developer. Built from the ground up by construction experts, the company pioneered the industry and builds, owns, and operates its projects. Solar Landscape leases rooftops, develop and own the solar system, deliver energy back to the grid, and nurture lasting partnerships.
Solar Landscape is a national commercial rooftop solar developer. Built from the ground up by construction experts, the company pioneered the industry and builds, owns, and operates its projects. Solar Landscape leases rooftops, develop and own the solar system, deliver energy back to the grid, and nurture lasting partnerships.
Sunrun Solar
sunrun.com
Sunrun delivers expert solar and battery storage installations for residential homes, empowering families to lower their carbon footprint, reduce dependence on the grid, and take control of rising energy costs.
Sunrun delivers expert solar and battery storage installations for residential homes, empowering families to lower their carbon footprint, reduce dependence on the grid, and take control of rising energy costs.
SWANCC
swancc.org
The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) is an intergovernmental agency that was established in 1988 to facilitate the delivery of effective, competitive, and environmentally sound collection, transportation, transfer, processing, treatment, storage, disposal, recovery, and reuse of municipal waste for its members.
The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) is an intergovernmental agency that was established in 1988 to facilitate the delivery of effective, competitive, and environmentally sound collection, transportation, transfer, processing, treatment, storage, disposal, recovery, and reuse of municipal waste for its members.
State Representative Mike Kelly
www.repkelly.com
State Rep Mike Kelly is a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 15th District.
State Rep Mike Kelly is a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 15th District.
State Senator Ram Villivalam
www.senatorram.com
Senator Ram Villivalam is a member of the Illinois Senate for the 8th District.
Senator Ram Villivalam is a member of the Illinois Senate for the 8th District.
Teska Associates, Inc.
www.teskaassociates.com
Principal planning firm currently developing the Village of Morton Grove's Dempster Street Corridor Plan. Learn more about the Plan and share your ideas at plandempster.org.
Principal planning firm currently developing the Village of Morton Grove's Dempster Street Corridor Plan. Learn more about the Plan and share your ideas at plandempster.org.
The Electric Home Company
electrichomecompany.com
Provides home electrification, sustainable home, and home energy audit services.
Provides home electrification, sustainable home, and home energy audit services.
Third Act Illinois
thirdact.org/illinois
The Illinois chapter of a national organization of seniors advocating for the climate and democracy. Activities include writing postcards to Illinois lawmakers, activities for kids, and more. Third Act advocates for renewables, coaches people in electrifying their homes, promotes living a sustainable lifestyle, teaches about utility related issues, and helps residents get involved in government decision-making.
The Illinois chapter of a national organization of seniors advocating for the climate and democracy. Activities include writing postcards to Illinois lawmakers, activities for kids, and more. Third Act advocates for renewables, coaches people in electrifying their homes, promotes living a sustainable lifestyle, teaches about utility related issues, and helps residents get involved in government decision-making.
Volton Bicycles
voltonbicycles.com
Volton Bicycles is a Morton Grove bicycle and electric bicycle producer. Volton works to raise awareness of electric bicycles and prides itself in offering high quality eBikes and custom conversion services.
Volton Bicycles is a Morton Grove bicycle and electric bicycle producer. Volton works to raise awareness of electric bicycles and prides itself in offering high quality eBikes and custom conversion services.
WasteNot Compost
www.wastenotcompost.com/mortongrove
Provides compost collection services in Morton Grove.
Provides compost collection services in Morton Grove.
Weiss Ace Hardware
www.acehardware.com
Local hardware store featuring eco-friendly battery-powered equipment.
Local hardware store featuring eco-friendly battery-powered equipment.
Working Bikes
www.workingbikes.org
Will be collecting adult bikes in repairable condition, gently used children's bikes, and any bike parts, tools, and accessories.
Will be collecting adult bikes in repairable condition, gently used children's bikes, and any bike parts, tools, and accessories.
Xylem
www.xylem.com
Xylem innovates and collaborates with utilities, industrial manufacturers, building operators, and communities, to protect and optimize water. Using global reach combined with local know-how, together with customers, Xylem makes our water resources more sustainable, championing those dedicated to making water work every day. In just a decade, Xylem has grown from a pump manufacturer to a leading global water solutions partner. As the name signifies, “xylem” is the connective tissue and system in plants which cleanses and transports water from the root to where it is needed most to sustain life.
Xylem innovates and collaborates with utilities, industrial manufacturers, building operators, and communities, to protect and optimize water. Using global reach combined with local know-how, together with customers, Xylem makes our water resources more sustainable, championing those dedicated to making water work every day. In just a decade, Xylem has grown from a pump manufacturer to a leading global water solutions partner. As the name signifies, “xylem” is the connective tissue and system in plants which cleanses and transports water from the root to where it is needed most to sustain life.