Welcome to the
Green Villa Post!
We’re so glad you’re here. If you’re reading this, it means you care about helping our community grow—and that makes all the difference.
Each month, we’ll share tips, inspiration, and local updates to help you live a little greener right here in Villa Park.
This November, we’re turning our attention to composting, one of the simplest ways to reduce waste and give back to the earth. Small steps, like saving your leaves or collecting kitchen scraps, can make a big impact over time. Keep reading to see how!
Thanks for joining us in keeping the Garden Village green and growing!
Upcoming Events:
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Holiday Light Collection
When: Nov-Jan
Where: All Over Villa Park!
Give your old holiday lights new life: recycle them to reduce waste and recover reusable metals.
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Go Green Holiday Party
When: Dec 13
Where: TBD
You're invited to Go Green's holiday swap party! Join us for a fun night of socializing, snacks, and sharing.
Details + swap ideas
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Kids' Clothing Swap
When: Early 2026
Where: TBD
Bring your gently used kids’ clothes and gear to our January swap—trade, refresh, and save.
More info coming in our next newsletter!
Start a simple compost pile this fall with leaves, veggie scraps, and coffee grounds. Skip the meat and citrus—worms prefer greens! Read more here.
Local Expert: Dr. Stasia Khan Offers Advice on Composting
by: Ivan Figueroa
We caught up with Dr. Stasia Khan, vice president and community compost project organizer for Sustain DuPage, to chat all things composting.
“I feel that by educating any one who will listen about composting techniques, I am personally helping to decrease global warming." -Dr. Stasia Khan
Continue reading to learn Dr. Khan's preferred composting methods, how composting makes a global impact, and whether a stinky compost pile actually is unavoidable.