2026 Eco.Crew Resources
Eco.Crew Session Overview
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Session 1: Individual Actions vs. Systemic Change
Getting to know your fellow Eco.Crew participants, reflecting on role in climate, and thinking through how to expand your sphere of influence.
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Session 2: Local Advocacy
Learning the basic principles of local advocacy efforts in Chicago and in Illinois broadly, and understanding how you can contribute to environmental reform in your community.
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Session 3: Food Systems + Community Potluck
Understanding the process of how food gets from farm to table and learning about sustainable agriculture efforts. Enjoy food with the crew and with alumni.
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Session 4: Money's Role in Climate
Understanding how money can play a part in both worsening and mitigating environmental issues, and also how you can rearrange your finances to support more eco-friendly institutions.
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Sesson 5: AI, Data Centers, and Environmental Justice
A hot topic right now, literally. And one that is Bipartisan: Opposition to Data Centers.
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Session 6: Environmental Anxiety
A space to share any environmental anxiety you have, as well as gaining strategies for how to manage and work through these complicated feelings.
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Session 7: Climate Communications
Think through how to communicate effectively about climate change with varied audiences who represent multiple beliefs and knowledge on the topic.
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Session 8: Eco.Art
Expressing your feelings about climate change and sustainability through a creative outlet.
