Funding solution on hold for SCARCE
The motion to continue full funding for SCARCE was tabled at the DuPage County Finance Committee meeting tonight. But, over 20 supporters signed up for a chance to speak at the subsequent County Board meeting later this evening. Members of the Finance Committee suggested a provisional 18 month grant for SCARCE in lieu of full … Read more
Event Notice: Green Drives 2012
Have you signed up yet? Don’t fret it is not too late. Green Drives 2012 is here and FREE for tomorrow, Thursday, May 10. This all-day event will feature seminars from the leading alternative fuel vehicle manufacturers. The day kicks off with a broad overview on the status of alt. fuel vehicles available for … Read more
Save SCARCE
SAVE SCARCE FROM DUPAGE COUNTY BOARD CUTS CALL THE DUPAGE COUNTY BOARD CHAIR DAN CRONIN 630-407-6060 SCARCE has been educating DuPage on recycling since the 1990s (originally named SCRAP…) and has received a significant portion of its funding from DuPage County for over a decade while its mission has greatly expanded. Check out their website … Read more
How to: save the earth from extreme weather
In preparation for the 32nd anniversary of the first Earth Day, eco slang and relevant catch phrases are cropping up in every day conversations. Not surprisingly, every company has their own product that will help you, “save our Earth!” While you can buy a rain barrel, or recycle your morning cardboard coffee cup instead of tossing … Read more
Celebrate Earth Weekend in DuPage County
Earth Day falls on Sunday, April 22, this year and plenty of DuPage County towns are hosting events all weekend long. Carol Stream is hosting an Earth Day Festival complete with 100-mile Farmers Market this Saturday, April 21. Dedicate an Oak tree, test drive a Chevy Volt, even make your own rain barrel at this … Read more
6th Annual Sustainable Design Challenge helps teens see future solutions
Concrete made with coal ash, countertops made out of recycled airplane glass, and paint that resists mold and combats air pollution were some of the solutions for energy efficiency to be found at a student showcase this morning. Just over 100 DuPage County high school students presented their sustainable building models at the 6th Annual … Read more
Citizen reaction to ComEd’s public forum held in Wheaton
If Thomas Edison came back to life and examined our electricity grid system, he wouldn’t see much of a difference now than how it looked when it was first put into place, more than one hundred years ago. That is why you’ll be hearing the buzz words “Smart Grid” more and … Read more
Recycling Extravaganzas Accept Tattered Textiles
Have you worn your favorite jeans past the point where the holes can be considered fashionable? Perhaps you spilled red wine on your favorite shirt and you can’t seem to bleach it out. Free up some space in our ever-growing landfills and bring your old clothes, and chemical-free rags to certain DuPage County Recycling Extravaganzas … Read more
Energy savings program donates compact fluorescent lamps to food pantries
When Wheaton announced its newest alternative energy supplier as part of their commitment to an Energy Savings Program, the City failed to mention that the Caucus donates four compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) to a Chicago area food pantry. Last month, Wheaton introduced their partnership with the Metropolitan Mayor’s Caucus’ Clean Air Counts Energy Savings Program … Read more
Environmental group tours water commission’s building efficiency improvements
In your mind, picture a gallon of water-like one you would buy from a grocery store. That’s how much water we have on Earth. Now, take a teacup and scoop out some of that water and you get the amount of freshwater. And, out of that teacup, take out a teaspoon and that is how … Read more
