"Decarbonization"—the transition away from burning fossil fuels—has become a buzzword in environmental circles. But what exactly does it entail, why is it crucial, and what immediate and long-term steps can we take to safeguard our families and communities? This webinar aims to offer insights into actionable strategies for both individual action and collective advocacy for […]
The City of Highland Park Recycling Center collects styrofoam blocks, holiday lights, electronics, shoes (paired) and textiles year round. The Recycling Center is at 1180 Half Day Road in Highland Park and is open from 7 am to 1 pm on Tuesdays and the first Saturday of the month. For more information on what can […]
Decorate yourself, family, dogs, strollers or wagons with lights and things that glow. No candles or open flames, please! Meet at Glencoe’s Shelton Park playground for a festive musical presentation. Stroll the Green Bay trail to sing songs and celebrate the arrival of longer days. Festivities will end at the Shelton Park fire pit to […]
Go Green Wilmette and the Wilmette Park District will host a Styrofoam recycling collection at the Centennial Recreation Complex, 2300 Old Glenview Rd, Wilmette, at the swimming pool entrance. Collection dates are December 28, 29; January 5 & 6, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. The collection is free to the public. Go Green Wilmette will […]
Go Green Wilmette and the Wilmette Park District will host a Styrofoam recycling collection at the Centennial Recreation Complex, 2300 Old Glenview Rd, Wilmette, at the swimming pool entrance. Collection dates are December 28, 29; January 5 & 6, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. The collection is free to the public. Go Green Wilmette will […]
Go Green Wilmette and the Wilmette Park District will host a Styrofoam recycling collection at the Centennial Recreation Complex, 2300 Old Glenview Rd, Wilmette, at the swimming pool entrance. Collection dates are December 28, 29; January 5 & 6, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. The collection is free to the public. Go Green Wilmette will […]
Go Green Wilmette and the Wilmette Park District will host a Styrofoam recycling collection at the Centennial Recreation Complex, 2300 Old Glenview Rd, Wilmette, at the swimming pool entrance. Collection dates are December 28, 29; January 5 & 6, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. The collection is free to the public. Go Green Wilmette will […]
Learn how to minimize your carbon footprint to save the planet and your pocketbook. Bruce Mainzer, vice chair of the Chicago Chapter of the Climate Reality Project, discusses how to minimize your carbon footprint to save the planet and your pocketbook. By switching your heating, cooling, water heating, laundry, and cooking appliances to all-electric power […]
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Best practices in reducing food waste in the kitchen with internationally-known pastry chef Gale Gand (host of the Food Network's "Sweet Dreams" and a founding partner of Tru) and Merleanne Rampale, the facilitator of recycling with the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO).
