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Eco-Extraordinaires October 2020
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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 »
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 »
Eco-Extraordinaires February 2020
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… 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 »
Entries Due: One Earth Film Fest Young Filmmakers Contest
Deadline is January 5th, 2020. Corrected video coming soon!
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 »
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 »
AHA Teaching Gardens Network Grant Due
Get a $2500 Grant to Support your school garden project! The American Heart Association is seeking schools and… Read more »
Water Quality Flag Program Wins National Award
The National Association of Counties (NACo) recognized our Water Quality Flag program with a 2019 Achievement Award in… Read more »
College of DuPage President Recognizes SCARCE with ‘Community Promise Award’
At their second annual community breakfast, which focuses on continued collaboration between College of DuPage and area businesses… Read more »
2019 Sustainable Design Challenge Awards Presentation
High school student teams from the Sustainable Design Challenge that achieved top marks for their designs will be presented their… Read more »
April 2019 Eco-Extraordinaires
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
President’s Youth & Educator Environmental Award Applications Due
Do you know a teacher or young person that deserves recognition for their environmental efforts? Read on to… Read more »
2019 Green Ribbon School Applications Due
Every school in Illinois can start on the path towards a greener, more sustainable future. The Illinois Green… Read more »
Awards Presented to 2018 Sustainable Design Challenge Winners
On June 5th, awards were presented to the winners of the 12th annual Sustainable Design Challenge. Winners were honored… Read more »
2018 Sustainable Design Challenge Awards Presentation
High school student teams from the Sustainable Design Challenge that achieved top marks for their designs will… Read more »
April 2018 Eco-Extraordinaires
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
President’s Youth & Educator Environmental Award Applications Due
Do you know a teacher or young person that deserves recognition for their environmental efforts? Read on to… Read more »
Recycling FAQ: Trophies
SCARCE does not offer trophy recycling. Scroll down for a list of programs offered by other organizations. Nowadays,… Read more »
Green Ribbon School Applications Due
Gain recognition for the sustainability efforts of your school community! Every school in Illinois can start on the… Read more »
Green Cleaning Award Applications Due
The Green Cleaning Award for Schools and Universities recognizes and honors schools with outstanding green cleaning programs. The… Read more »
SCARCE Founder Recognized by West Suburban Philanthropic Network
Kay McKeen, founder and director of SCARCE, was awarded the 2017 Nonprofit Executive of the Year by the… Read more »