(20 ILCS 3954/5)
Sec. 5. Findings and purpose. Daily government operations have an impact on environmental quality and use of natural resources, including the energy and water consumed, the solid waste generated, the buildings constructed, and the goods and services purchased. The purpose of this Act is to demonstrate the State's commitment to reducing negative environmental impacts, reducing greenhouse gases, and preserving resources for current and future generations. This Act will also strengthen the capacity of units of local government and educational institutions to transition to a more environmentally sustainable future.
(Source: P.A. 95-657, eff. 10-10-07.) |