SETF has a vision that every Calumet region facility will utilize the most energy efficient processes, generate the least possible pollution and waste, and hire local residents, making the region a model of clean industry for the nation and world to emulate.

To achieve this ambitious vision, our Pollution Prevention Program is implemented in part through our Good Neighbor Dialogues. By forming working relationships (dialogues) with local industry, we can more effectively promote P2 opportunities.

Residents in the Southeast Side of Chicago and the adjacent south suburbs have many industrial neighbors. Sometimes it takes a little persuasion for industries to open their doors to neighborhood residents. We have formed partnerships with area companies over the last eight years, catalyzing a range of environmental improvements. Read more about Good Neighbor Dialogue Partners

Learn more about our partnership with the Delta Institute, including the
Ford Motor Company Good Neighbor Dialogue, and the
Calumet Pollution Prevention Project.

SETF is introducing biodiesel and ultra-low sulfur diesel to facilities in the Calumet region. Bulk handling facilities such as coal transfer facilities and scrap metal processors use millions of gallons of high sulfur, or "dirty", diesel in their non-road equipment. Our goal is to build a partnership among the companies along the Calumet River to create group buying power and market growth for the cleaner fuels. Read more on our Clean Diesel Initiative.

Click here for more on diesel fuel, its health effects, new regulations, and more from the U.S. EPA.

What about clean diesel for trucks on our roads?

What's being done about school buses?

What's being done about CTA buses?