EcoShip Community Events

Events are gatherings we host, organize, or take part in with community partners. These include collection drives, sustainability meetups, and larger fundraising events that support our mission.

Events may take place at the EcoShip store or out in the community, depending on the event. Each listing includes location details so you know where to find us.

Featured Event: Fitness Class Fundraiser

Join us for a fitness class at CrossTown Fitness in Roscoe Village. 100% of the proceeds from each ticket sale will benefit EcoShip.

Tickets
Promotional poster for a fundraising workout event titled 'Sweat for Good' organized by Crosstown Fitness and EcoShip. The poster features a man and woman exercising with kettlebells inside a gym. Details include date, time, and location: Sunday, September 27 at 11:00 AM at Crosstown Fitness, Roscoe Village. Additional info mentions EcoShip's nonprofit status and environmental mission, with icons indicating fitness levels, community support, and waste reduction.
  • Group of nine people in a room with wooden flooring, some standing, some kneeling or sitting, with construction materials and tools visible around.

    Volunteer at the Store

    Volunteer your time at our store.

    Volunteers help with sorting incoming packaging and organizing the shop.

    Sign Up
  • A bookshelf filled with a variety of hardcover books in different colors and sizes, stacked horizontally and vertically.

    Book/Puzzle/Game Swap

    Saturday, September 26th
    11:00am-1:00pm

    Exchange up to 10 books, puzzles, and/or games! Co-hosted with That’s Not Garbage.

    Cost: FREE

    RSVP
  • EcoShip Fitness Fundraiser with CrossTown Fitness in Roscoe Village. Tickets are $25. All are welcome.

    Fitness Class Fundraiser

    Sunday, September 27th
    11:00am-12:00pm

    Join us for a fitness class at Crosstown Fitness (Roscoe Village) benefitting our organization.

    Cost: $25

    Tickets

  • Decluttering Workshop

    Tuesday, October 6th
    6:00pm-7:30pm

    Learn how to sustainably declutter your home. Drop off reusable items, learn about local recycling/reuse options, and pick up packing materials.

    Cost: $10-$15

    Tickets

  • Jeni's Ice Cream Giveback Fundraiser

    Wednesday, October 7th
    4:00pm-7:00pm

    Stop by Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams in Andersonville to support EcoShip! 25% of all sales will be donated to our organization.

    See you there!

  • Social Volunteer Event (After Hours 21+ Edition)

    Thursday, October 8th
    6:00pm-7:00pm

    Sort packaging materials and join us for a social hour at a local bar/restaurant after.

    RSVP
  • Two women smiling, standing in a store, holding paper grocery bags from Trader Joe's and Amazon Prime, with shelves and boxes in the background.

    Glen Ellyn Recycling Extravaganza

    Saturday, October 17th
    9:00am-1:00pm

    Stop by College of DuPage and drop off a limited list of packaging materials. More details TBA soon.

    Details Soon
  • EcoShip helps with recycling and reusing many household goods, but plastic water bottles should still go to the recycling collection bings.

    Trash Talk: Let's Talk Reuse & Recycling

    Saturday, October 17th
    11:00am-1:00pm

    EcoShip is hosting Feed the Cart and Recycle Coach for an educational program. Stop by to hear about reuse and recycling in Illinois and to engage in a Q&A. RSVP’s required - spots are limited.

    Cost: FREE

    RSVP
  • EcoShip hosts clothing swaps with community members to get more reuse and recycling out of clothing.

    Clothing Swap (Halloween Edition)

    Sunday, October 18th
    12:00pm-2:00pm

    Swap out your fall fits and find a Halloween costume!

    Cost: $10-$20

    Tickets

  • Social Volunteer Event (Book Club pt. 1)

    Thursday, October 22nd
    6:00pm-8:00pm

    Sort packaging materials and afterwards, join us for book club. Book TBA soon!

    RSVP Soon

  • Social Volunteer Event (Book Club pt. 2)

    Saturday, November 7th
    12:00pm-1:00pm

    Sort packaging materials and afterwards, join us for book club, pt. 2. Book TBA soon!

    RSVP Soon

Interested in having EcoShip at your event? Choose from 2 options:

  1. Tabling (starting at $125*)
    Our team will have trivia questions, educational programming, and more information about our organization.

  2. Collection of Materials (starting at $325*)
    Our team will collect up to 15 items on our list of accepted items.

Reach out at events@ecoship.org with more details.

*Programming fees help us pay for a van rental, staffing, and materials needed for each event. Your support helps keep our organization running.