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Posts Tagged: 2020
Pumpkin Smash Diverts Over 150 Tons from Landfill
Each year after Halloween, communities in Illinois provide a fun, eco-friendly option to wrap up the holiday. Dozens… Read more »
Lisle Paper Shredding
The Village of Lisle and DuPage County are hosting a document destruction event. Limit 3 paper shopping bags… Read more »
Children’s Halloween Costume Drive thru Oct 23rd, 2020
Help make Halloween special for local kids in need! SCARCE is collecting gently-used children’s Halloween costumes in partnership… Read more »
Glen Ellyn Paper Shredding
Location: Duane/Lorraine Parking Lot Protect yourself from identity theft at the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce Shred Days…. Read more »
DEA Drug Take Back Day Fall 2020
Drop off your prescription drugs for safe disposal at a participating police station near you. The National Prescription… Read more »
Elmhurst Paint Recycling
Recycle unwanted latex paint and aerosol paint cans at this event. Paint recycling services are provided by ePaint… Read more »
SCARCE CLOSED for Holiday
Happy Thanksgiving! SCARCE, SCARCE-LY USED books and records, and the Reuse Center will close at noon on Wednesday,… Read more »
Pumpkin Smash 2020
What will you do with your pumpkin after Halloween? Don’t let it rot in landfill. Bring your jack-o-lantern to… Read more »
West Chicago Paper Shredding Event
West Chicago Environmental Commission will host an on-site paper-shredding 9am-12pm Saturday August 1, 2020 in the parking lot… Read more »
Wayne Township Recycling Event
[pdf-embedder url=”https://www.scarce.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2020-Recycle-Flyer-for-Print-Wayne-Township.pdf” title=”2020 Recycle Flyer for Print Wayne Township”] General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are drive through recycling and… Read more »
Local students show resilience in virtual Sustainable Design Challenge
In the face of the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Sustainable Design Challenge went virtual. Typically taking place in-person… Read more »
World Environment Day 2020
Each year on June 5th, the United Nations Environment Program celebrates World Environment Day, the biggest, most celebrated… Read more »
S2 Episode 6 – Can you can? Mary can. Interview with Mary Krystinak, owner of Mary’s Wholesome Living
In this episode: Know where your food comes from. Cooking and frugality. Food science: Something’s bubbling in the… Read more »
Virtual Sustainable Design Challenge
Due to the coronavirus outbreak the 2020 Sustainable Design Challenge is moving online. Remote collaboration is advised…. Read more »
Burr Ridge Recycling Extravaganza
SCARCE will be at this event accepting: books – records – musical instruments – keys – holiday lights… Read more »
Show us: What does Earth Day mean to you?
We’re making a video celebration for Earth Day and we need your help. Please send us a drawing,… Read more »
Walker School Recycling Extravaganza CANCELED
In the interest of public health and safety, this event has been canceled. General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are… read more
Wheaton Native Plant Sale CANCELED
This event has been canceled in the interest of public health and safety. New Date! The City of… read more
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Updates
Update 06/12/2020: Re-opening begins June 15th. Review new health & safety precautions and new location info. Update 05/15/20:… Read more »
Re-Opening Postponed
If you didn’t already hear, we’re moving to Addison! We’re in the thick of it and, as with… Read more »
Where is Away? Exhibit at Lisle Library in March
SCARCE’s Where is Away? exhibit is will be on display at the Lisle Library March 2nd through March 30th …. Read more »
2020 Green Drives Conference and Expo CANCELED
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, this event has been canceled to align with CDC recommendations for social distancing…. read more
We’re Moving!
Update 03/20/20: Due to COVID-19 concerns, our re-opening is postponed. Please check here for updates. We are so… Read more »
Where is Away? 2020 Postponed
This class has been postponed due to site visit restrictions from COVID-19. We hope to reschedule all or… read more
Growin’ Green Garden Market – POSTPONED
This event is postponed to Saturday, May 30th. More info The 2020 market is limited to food scrap… Read more »
Book Rescue & Book Sale CLOSED for move
Update 03/09/20: Due to delays, our re-opening is postponed. Please stay tuned for our new opening date. We’re… Read more »
Recycling & Zero Waste
Do you want to cut the amount of trash you or your family make and reduce your environmental… Read more »
Where is Away? Exhibit at Addison Public Library in February
SCARCE’s Where is Away? exhibit is will be on display at the Addison Public Library February 3rd – March 1st. Visitors… Read more »
Naperville Recycling Extravaganza CANCELED
In the interest of public health and safety, this event has been canceled. General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are… read more
Wood Dale Recycling Extravaganza CANCELED
This event has been canceled in the interest of public health and safety. General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are… read more
Woodridge Recycling Extravaganza CANCELED
This event has been canceled in the interest of public health and safety. General Info Recycling Extravaganzas are… read more
Christ the Servant Recycling Extravaganza Postponed
In the interest of public health and safety this event has been canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak…. read more
Burr Ridge Recycling Extravaganza Postponed
In the interest of public health and safety this event has been postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak…. read more
Elmhurst College Recycling Extravaganza CANCELED
In the interest of public health and safety this event has been canceled due to the COVID-19… read more
Middle School Water Essay Contest Entries Due
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2020 Gro More Good Grassroots Grant Applications Due
The 2020 Gro More Good Grassroots Grant, presented by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and KidsGardening, is designed to bring the life-enhancing benefits of youth… Read more »
January 2020 Eco-Extraordinaires
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
Wheaton Native Plant Sale RESCHEDULED
Rescheduled to May 30th, 2020. View updated event. The City of Wheaton, Wheaton Environmental Improvement Commission, and the… read more
6th Annual Pumpkin Smash Helps Communities ‘Green’ Halloween
The 2019 Pumpkin Smash took place on Saturday, November 2nd in 47 locations across Illinois. The word about… Read more »
Nominations Due 2020 Presidential Environmental Youth & Educator Awards
Do you or someone you know deserve recognition for your environmental efforts in schools or education? Check out… Read more »
2020 Green School Award Nominations Due
The 2020 Best of Green Schools Awards, co-presented with the Center for Green Schools at the USGBC, celebrate the hard work being done by individuals, schools, campuses, and… Read more »
2020 Sustainable Design Challenge – going virtual!
We’re going virtual! The 2020 Sustainable Design Challenge is being re-formatted to an online entry competition to allow… Read more »
Applications Due: 2020 Youth Garden Grant
Since 1982, this grant has supported youth garden projects that enhance the quality of life for kids and… Read more »
Entries Due: One Earth Film Fest Young Filmmakers Contest
Deadline is January 5th, 2020. Corrected video coming soon!
ICAW Poster Contest Entries Due
This is YOUR opportunity to display your creative talent and show your belief in composting and in the… Read more »
GREEN STEM: Energy & Green Building
Open to teachers from DuPage County schools only. Restricted to US Citizens due to site visit requirements…. Read more »