Idling is Fuelish
We all idle our cars sometimes, but there are lots of reasons why we should idle less:
Healthier Air
Enjoy better local air quality and reduce asthma and allergies.
Less Waste
Idling wastes an estimated 3 billion gallons of gasoline each year in the US.
Slow Down Climate Change
It's simple: Fewer emissions means less heat-trapping carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The number one way to slow down climate change is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, both at the individual level and at the global scale.
Greening Our City for a Better Future
Working with Our Schools and Our City
- In December 2015 Green Minds LFLB sent a request to Lake Forest School Districts 67, Lake Bluff School District 65, and School District 115 to put our kids‘ health first and initiate idle-free policies by installing clear signage, asking visitors and parents not to idle their cars on school properties.
- District 67 agreed to initiate a No Idling campaign in Spring 2016.
- In May 2016 City of Lake Forest published a no idling policy for the City of Lake Forest operated vehicles.
- Green Minds LFLB continued receiving letters asking us to work on no idling policies in our community. In 2017, we addressed the issues with the City of Lake Forest and Village of Lake Bluff.
- In April 2023, the City of Lake Forest officially passed a resolution to be an “Idle-Free Community.” The voluntary act encourages residents, guests, visitors, and other individuals within the City limits not to exceed a three minute idling time in their gas-powered vehicles (pending some exceptions). Green Minds LFLB thanks the City of Lake Forest for listening and help working towards cleaner air in our community!
