
Learn how to make a greener choice with SCARCE’s recycling tips. Confused about recycling? Lots of us are…. Read more »
Learn how to make a greener choice with SCARCE’s recycling tips. Confused about recycling? Lots of us are…. Read more »
Are you looking to mulch a live Christmas tree or recycle holiday lights? Scroll down to see the… Read more »
Crafty ideas for re-use projects you CAN do. Build yourself a family of critters using corks. Corks, pushpins,… Read more »
Just as last year, this year the Pumpkin Smash continues in the spirit of protecting the good health… Read more »
Wednesday, September 22 is World Car Free Day. In our car-dependent world, we often don’t even think about… Read more »
If you know SCARCE, you know we’re all about the little things that add up. Namely the small,… Read more »
The need to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions in the fight against climate change is urgent. What can… Read more »
This year the Pumpkin Smash continues in the spirit of protecting the good health of our entire planet…. Read more »
October is National Energy Awareness month. Help our planet and your wallet by rooting out the energy vampires… Read more »
When was the last time that you looked up at the sky to count the stars? If you… Read more »
Stocking up on food so you can do fewer grocery runs these days? Learn how to make your… Read more »
Did you know that the average adult in the U.S. buys about 70 articles of clothing each year?… Read more »
Plastic pollution is a global issue with plastics being found everywhere from the Mariana Trench to rainfall and… Read more »
About 30% of the average American household’s water consumption is used outdoors. More than half of that is… Read more »
Summer heat can have us all cranking the AC to stay cool but whoa! What an energy suck… Read more »
Do you consider yourself an eco-conscious gardener? Perhaps you compost. You use a rain barrel. You’ve got native… Read more »
Doing your part to reduce the spread of coronavirus effort extends all the way to your recycling. Believe it… Read more »
As many a homeowner knows, flooding is a major issue in the midwest. Not only does it impact… Read more »
On March 28th people worldwide will turn out the lights for Earth Hour, a grassroots movement that is… Read more »
Did you know that over 1 trillion gallons of water is wasted each year in the U.S. due… Read more »
The holidays have come and gone and now it’s time to put away the decorations. Don’t let your decorating… Read more »
In 2020, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22nd. In honor of this momentous… Read more »
Holiday shopping can feel overwhelming so to help we’ve put together a list of ideas to make eco-friendly… Read more »
Are you looking for a simple winter craft for your classroom? Consider this simple and fun way to… Read more »
Thank you to former SCARCE team member Jane Hiller for sharing this craft! You can use plastic bags… Read more »
November 15th is America Recycles Day. In honor of the day, do an annual recycling check-up to make… Read more »
SCARCE does NOT accept contact lenses or packaging. According to the CDC about 45 million Americans wear contact… Read more »
Summer is in full swing. That means more time enjoying the outdoors at BBQs, the beach or pool,… Read more »
Instead of throwing away unwanted school supplies, consider organizing an eco-friendly collection to help others in need. In… Read more »
May 7th is World Asthma Day, part of Air Quality Awareness Week April 29th-May 3rd. Asthma is an… Read more »
SCARCE does NOT accept used medical equipment or supplies. Please reference the resources in below. If you have… Read more »
Are you tired of fundraisers that promote unhealthy foods or wasteful products? Check out this opportunity for a… Read more »
Hot Topics highlights eco-news from the past month worth another mention. Click through for links to the original stories…. Read more »
Just in time for BBQ season, these tips will help you declare independence from trash at your next… Read more »
Hot Topics highlights eco-news from the past month worth another mention. Click through for links to the original stories…. Read more »
Whether it’s a field trip, community project, or school-wide initiative you want to tackle give us a call… Read more »
As we head into our busiest season we thought we would highlight something that we get a lot… Read more »
Tackling food waste is one of the best things you can do to conserve resources and combat climate… Read more »
SCARCE does not offer trophy recycling. Scroll down for a list of programs offered by other organizations. Nowadays,… Read more »
Similarly to a lunchroom waste audit, a litter audit helps you get a more informed picture of… Read more »
Reduce Your Climate Change Impact In 10 Minutes Or Less: Opt Out of Phone Book Delivery Thanks to… Read more »
Despite what their labeling may claim, ‘flushable’ wet wipes are wreaking havoc on our sewer systems. Though they may… Read more »
Resolve to Take Action this Year to Combat Hunger and Food Waste at Your School SCARCE has worked… 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 winter season is in full force as we enter the new year. As the burden of snow… Read more »
A new year marks a time for many of us to set a goal for the upcoming… Read more »
How to Waste Less and Recycle Right this Holiday Season During the holidays the average American throws away… Read more »
Just as it is important to recycle properly so as not to contaminate the recycling stream (and potentially… Read more »
With the cold, darker months approaching, October is the perfect time to gauge your energy use. We have… Read more »
Kids and adults alike often take for granted the fact that we can flip a switch, plug into… Read more »
Despite how scarce eclipse glasses seemed to be, millions of them were produced and sold in advance of… Read more »
Help the Earth & Stay Engaged Planning activities to keep your eco-club active and engaged all year can… Read more »
Looking for ways to reduce the impact summertime air conditioning has on your wallet and the environment? There’s… Read more »
Can you believe it’s already time for back-to-school preparations? Before you hit the stores to stock up for… Read more »
Re-sealing your asphalt driveway is an important step to make it last longer. Making things last as long… Read more »
Lots of people fly the American flag to show their appreciation for our country’s history and freedoms. If… Read more »
Summer is upon us and that means school, classroom and home clean-outs. All those clean-outs translate to SCARCE’s… Read more »
National Pollinator Week is a time to celebrate pollinators and spread the word about what you can… Read more »
Father’s Day is just around the corner. There are plenty of opportunities to have an eco-friendly day and… Read more »
Did you know that in the U.S. alone we use and discard 500 million plastic straws every… Read more »
Asthma affects 1 in 13 people in the US. Whether or not your life has been impacted by… Read more »
1. Use a Lead-free hose You read that correctly. Most garden hoses contain lead. It is used as… Read more »
A handful of important articles from the news and other environmental organizations from the past month. Scroll down and… Read more »
SCARCE wants to help your organization be Idle-free. Eliminating vehicle idling promotes healthier air, healthier kids, and saves… Read more »
February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness Day. It presents us with the opportunity to focus on being kind… Read more »
Many of us make New Year’s resolutions with the goal to better our lives in some way –… Read more »
A handful of important articles from the news and other environmental organizations from the past month. Scroll down and… Read more »
SCARCE is known for collecting certain things – books, school supplies, crayons – but we also have a… Read more »
Each year around the holidays it’s the same routine: pull out the decorations, untangle the lights, and test… Read more »
The Water Factory by John Sheaffer Clean water is everybody’s concern. This book will help you and… Read more »
The holiday cooking season is approaching. If you’re planning on deep frying a turkey, or anything else for… 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 2 of a series. Read Part 1. The new Illinois food donation law for schools allows… Read more »
The Good: Fluorescent bulbs and CFLs save energy. They are 75% more efficient than a regular incandescent bulb and… Read more »
Roselle Hosts First Recycling Extravaganza The Village of Roselle held their first-ever community Recycling Extravaganza on Saturday, September… Read more »
District 45 Composts! In an effort to reduce their waste, Villa Park School District 45 is introducing commercial… Read more »
Litter. It’s ugly. It’s dirty. Nobody likes it but everyone sees it around their neighborhood, school, or workplace…. Read more »
Spring is in the air. Time to get out there and clean up our yards from winter…. Read more »
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