Goals

Improve air quality and reduce contribution to climate change

Did you know?

• CPS staff can save 40 percent on transit commuting costs with CPS Transit Benefits . Click here to enroll
• Idling in a diesel school bus is prohibited by law and CPS contract
• CPS cleans with green cleaning supplies, following the Illinois Green Cleaning Act 
• CPS uses Integrated Pest Management to keep pests—and toxic pesticides—out of schools

What can I do?

• Take transit, walk, or bike to school, or set up a carpool  or “walking school bus” with neighbors that go to your school.
• CPS employees, sign up for Transit Benefits .
• Help your school improve air quality and cut emissions by running an anti-idling campaign .
• Call 1-800-BUS-9979 to report excessive school bus idling 

For questions or suggestions, please contact gogreen@cps.k12.il.us 

Click the links below to learn environmental strategies about:

Energy

Waste & Recycling

Land

Water

Education & Engagement

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