
“New, Young Minds Bringing New Ideas.” (May, 2023) Students from seven DuPage high schools, constituting twenty-five teams, had… Read more »
“New, Young Minds Bringing New Ideas.” (May, 2023) Students from seven DuPage high schools, constituting twenty-five teams, had… Read more »
The 2021 Pumpkin Smash topped all our previous records! a 45% increase over last year! 230.7 tons of… Read more »
Attention Kane County Residents: as of June 21, 2021, you are invited to use a new, permanent Recycling… Read more »
This spring the 2021 Sustainable Design Challenge continued for the second year in a row as a virtual… Read more »
In March, SCARCE again partnered with the DuPage County Sheriff in their on-going “It Takes a Village” initiative,… Read more »
On Wednesday, February 3rd, SCARCE team members along with DuPage County board member and environmental committee chair Sheila… Read more »
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
Since SCARCE’s Reuse Center was first founded, we’ve had a dual environmental and humanitarian mission. This November, we… Read more »
Each year after Halloween, communities in Illinois provide a fun, eco-friendly option to wrap up the holiday. Dozens… Read more »
We now accept EMPTY skin care, hair care, and cosmetic packaging from any brand as part of a… Read more »
Village of Clarendon Hills Presented with Earth & Water Quality flags by DuPage County and SCARCE Congratulations to… Read more »
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
Help make Halloween special for local kids in need! SCARCE is collecting gently-used children’s Halloween costumes in partnership… Read more »
SCARCE is now a drop-off site for Working Bikes. Donate your old (but repairable) adult bikes, gently-used kid’s… Read more »
We are proud to share that Kay McKeen, SCARCE founder and executive director, was recently appointed to the… Read more »
We now accept EMPTY Arm & Hammer and Oxiclean pouches as part of a new Terracycle collection brigade. Read a… Read more »
This June after months of planning and coordinating, Hope’s Garden at the DuPage County Jail is up and… Read more »
Health & Safety Update: We are adopting the travel quarantine policy of Cook County. If you live in… Read more »
During the month of May, SCARCE continued to help get books and supplies to local families while expanding… Read more »
Beginning in May, SCARCE will be featured monthly on WDCB radio‘s WDCB Weekly on Sunday mornings from 7:30-8am to… Read more »
As group gatherings have become off-limits and the new reality of social distancing sets in, we are all… Read more »
In the face of the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Sustainable Design Challenge went virtual. Typically taking place in-person… Read more »
SCARCE is grateful to everyone who is caring for our community during these challenging times. We are doing… Read more »
Doing your part to reduce the spread of coronavirus effort extends all the way to your recycling. Believe it… Read more »
In March, we moved to a new, bigger location in Addison. Once we moved into the new space,… Read more »
Update 06/12/2020: Re-opening begins June 15th. Review new health & safety precautions and new location info. Update 05/15/20:… Read more »
If you didn’t already hear, we’re moving to Addison! We’re in the thick of it and, as with… Read more »
Update 07/15/2020: Our cork recycling program has temporarily been suspended. We hope to restart our program when our… Read more »
SCARCE’s Where is Away? exhibit is will be on display at the Lisle Library March 2nd through March 30th …. Read more »
Do you have corrugated plastic political signs in your yard? After you cast your vote on March 17th,… Read more »
Update 03/20/20: Due to COVID-19 concerns, our re-opening is postponed. Please check here for updates. We are so… Read more »
Getting books to those in need is a community effort. Through our book rescue, we primarily reach teachers… Read more »
Due to increased recycling costs, SCARCE must discontinue our shredded paper recycling service, effective immediately. We apologize for… Read more »
SCARCE’s Where is Away? exhibit is will be on display at the Addison Public Library February 3rd – March 1st. Visitors… Read more »
As centers for learning and community engagement, libraries have a unique opportunity to serve as resources to foster… Read more »
SCARCE’s Where is Away? exhibit is will be on display at the Oak Brook Public Library January 2nd-31st. Visitors of… Read more »
The 2019 Pumpkin Smash took place on Saturday, November 2nd in 47 locations across Illinois. The word about… Read more »
SCARCE is running a winter coat drive December 9th-December 30th, 2020. All collected items will be donated for… Read more »
‘Tis the season of holiday light recycling programs! As you deck the halls, set aside your broken, tangled,… Read more »
Did you know that as part of our collection projects, we accept music records? They go to our… Read more »
After October 15th, SCARCE will no longer be accepting PUR brand water filters, pitchers and accessories for recycling…. Read more »
SCARCE’s Where is Away? exhibit is currently on display at the Helen Plum Library in Lombard through October 29th. Visitors… Read more »
Thanks to the Future Energy Jobs Act passed in 2016, new incentives are available for Illinois residents to install… Read more »
Thanks to the Future Energy Jobs Act passed in 2016, new incentives are available for Illinois schools to… Read more »
Due to a wildly busy spring and summer of donations here at SCARCE, we will temporarily not be… Read more »
SCARCE’s Where is Away? exhibit is currently on display at the Wheaton Public Library through the end of… Read more »
Back-to-School with SCARCE Last Thursday, John Williams, host of the long-running WGN afternoon news show, interviewed Kay McKeen about the latest… Read more »
In 2017 we began collecting plastic bread tags for recycling through Danielle Cares for Chairs. This summer we got… Read more »
The National Association of Counties (NACo) recognized our Water Quality Flag program with a 2019 Achievement Award in… Read more »
At their second annual community breakfast, which focuses on continued collaboration between College of DuPage and area businesses… Read more »
The 13th annual Sustainable Design Challenge took place on Tuesday, April 16th and featured over 30 student groups… Read more »
SCARCE has partnered with a local organization to collect plastic grow pots and flats for reuse this Spring…. Read more »
Hot Topics highlights eco-news from the past month worth another mention. Click through for links to the original stories…. Read more »
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
SCARCE is now offering recycling for x-ray, MRI and lithographic film. If you are cleaning out and come… Read more »
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
As of January 15th 2020, SCARCE is NOT accepting shredded paper for recycling due to increased costs for… read more
Recycling can be very confusing – it can trip up even the most avid recycler. That’s why contamination… Read more »
December was a busy and exciting month for SCARCE and our resource center. We worked on two separate… Read more »
The 5th annual Pumpkin Smash offered residents 38 locations across Illinois where they could green their Halloween by… Read more »
Do you have corrugated plastic political signs in your yard? After you cast your vote on Tuesday, be… Read more »
‘Tis the season of holiday light recycling programs! As you deck the halls, set aside your broken, tangled,… Read more »
As of February 10th, 2020, SCARCE is no longer accepting disks for recycling. SCARCE is happy to share… read more
Hot Topics highlights eco-news from the past month worth another mention. Click through for links to the original stories…. Read more »
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
April and May are always big months for our certification programs – so much so they deserve their… Read more »
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
Hot Topics highlights eco-news from the past month worth another mention. Click through for links to the original stories…. Read more »
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
SCARCE now offers a new collection for hard-to-recycle items. As part of a new Terracycle brigade, we now… Read more »
Hot Topics highlights eco-news from the past month worth another mention. Click through for links to the original stories…. Read more »
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
SCARCE now offers a new collection for hard-to-recycle items. As part of a new Terracycle brigade, we now… Read more »
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
Reduce Your Climate Change Impact In 10 Minutes Or Less: Opt Out of Phone Book Delivery Thanks to… Read more »
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
This past year SCARCE applied for grants to aid in the continuation of some of our programs and… Read more »
This year there were over 36 locations across Illinois where residents could green their Halloween by composting their… Read more »
‘Tis the season of holiday light recycling programs! As you deck the halls, set aside your broken, tangled,… Read more »
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
A selection of environmental news and things-to-know. Scroll down to view each brief synopsis, click the title for… Read more »
The United States has had a very eventful hurricane season, to say the least. Recovery efforts in Houston… Read more »
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
A selection of environmental news and things-to-know. Scroll down to view each brief synopsis, click the title for… Read more »
A handful of important articles and events from the news and other environmental organizations from the past month…. Read more »
Shedd Joins Aquariums Nationwide to Reduce Plastic Pollution Our plastic pollution problem is big and our aquariums are… Read more »
SCARCE is glad to announce that we are now collecting plastic bread tags for recycling in partnership with Danielle… Read more »
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
Kay McKeen, founder and director of SCARCE, was awarded the 2017 Nonprofit Executive of the Year by the… Read more »
Two buildings in our business complex are being torn down to make way for a new Panera Bread… Read more »
On Sunday April 23rd SCARCE’s Focus on Energy film fest culminated in a showing of the diverse smart grid… Read more »
April was buzzing with the excitement of Earth Flag, Ecology Flag, and Water Quality Flag ceremonies. We were… Read more »
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
Business and Innovation in Food Waste ReFed – a government and private sector collaboration – has released new… Read more »
The 2017 Sustainable Design Challenge brought 28 teams of local high school students to the… Read more »
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
A handful of important articles from the news and other environmental organizations from the past month. Scroll down… Read more »
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
A handful of important articles from the news and other environmental organizations from the past month. Scroll down and… Read more »
Some of our personal hygiene practices have some dirty side effects for the environment. Plastic microbeads became a common ingredient… Read more »
Fellowes Brands Works to Keep Unused Furniture from Going to Waste Itasca-based Fellowes contacted SCARCE after Thanksgiving with a large amount… Read more »
Soil, A Vital Resource Consider life-sustaining resources. Air and water are often first to come to mind but a… Read more »
Each year SCARCE works with a variety of schools, businesses, and community organizations to earn their Earth Flag certification…. Read more »
Calvary Episcopal Church Grows Local Produce for Area Food Pantry Calvary Episcopal Church of Lombard built their community gardens… Read more »
How Much Waste Do We Produce? EPA Stats Released We generate a lot of waste in the US…. Read more »
This December the SCARCE education staff got the opportunity to visit two environmental sites that had been… Read more »
Westmont Jr. High’s #PickUp5 Litter Clean-Up To celebrate America Recycles Day, students in the Outdoor Environmental Club at… Read more »
Woodridge Eagle Scout Spreads Storm Drain Awareness An Eagle Scout in Woodridge placed 165 storm drain medallions near… Read more »
A handful of important articles from the news and other environmental organizations from the past month. Scroll down and… Read more »
A handful of important articles from the news and other environmental organizations from the past month. Scroll down and… Read more »
This is Part 1 of a series. Read Part 2 SCARCE Director, Kay McKeen has long been aware… Read more »
One of the great ways that SCARCE serves the community is by connecting non-profits… Read more »
Happy National Oyster Day! If you intend to snack on some mollusks in celebration, here are some morsels of… Read more »
On July 20th, SCARCE Executive Director – Kay McKeen, was presented with the Steve Apotheker Award for Illinois Recycler… Read more »
We cannot begin to find the words to thank our new friends at IKEA for our new and… Read more »
Thanks to a wonderful grant from the DuPage Foundation, we have been able to help four municipalities place… Read more »
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