-Everyone in ward has (or has the opportunity to have) recycling through city
-Planning for Water Saver Faucet – big company in area that is green business
-Restrictions against breezeways (areas between homes an garages that need constant heat/lighting)

Chinese-American Museum of Chicago has a diversified membership with a mission of promoting the culture and history of Chinese American in the Midwest through exhibitions, education and research.

The Green Council consists of leaders of sustainability in the 47th ward. Many members are experts in their field and are already involved with other initiatives that they are founders/owners of

The Chinese Community Center works to unite overseas Chinese, promote their welfare, and enhance the Sino-American friendship. They also work to promulgate Chinese heritages, and conduct community services and charity events for the public interests.

Currently working to create an aquaponic social enterprise to sustainably farm plants and fish. They also have a community kitchen open to all members of the community, and are heavily involved in neighborhood organizing efforts.

Community members have taken a former parking lot and set up gardening plots for growing food.