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International Polar Bear Day
Every year, this global event draws attention to the challenges polar bears face in a warming Arctic—and how… Read more »
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 »
Are Energy Vampires lurking in your home?
October is National Energy Awareness month. Help our planet and your wallet by rooting out the energy vampires… Read more »
Compost Easy as 1-2-3 (Session 4) Cancelled
This session has been canceled. Please register for session 1 (09/22 @10am) or session 3 (09/23 @3pm) Did… read more
Compost Easy as 1-2-3 (Educator Session)
Registration required. This is an in-person program held outdoors. Earn 1 hour of professional development Did you know… Read more »
Compost Easy as 1-2-3 (Session 3)
Registration required. This program will be held outdoors at SCARCE. Did you know that composting your food scraps… Read more »
Compost Easy as 1-2-3 (Session 2) Cancelled
This session has been canceled. Please register for session 1 (09/22 @10am) or session 3 (09/23 @3pm) Did… read more
Compost Easy as 1-2-3 (Session 1)
Registration required. This program will be held outdoors at SCARCE. Did you know that composting your food scraps… Read more »
S3 Episode 1 – Don’t trash it: Smash it! How to host a Pumpkin Smash in Illinois (#1 producer of pumpkins) and beyond.
In this episode: Join Kay, Heather, Carrie and Carol as they dish about Smashing Pumpkins (the act of… Read more »
A Buffet of Resources to Fight Food Waste
Stocking up on food so you can do fewer grocery runs these days? Learn how to make your… Read more »
Outdoor Water-Smart Practices to Fight Climate Change
About 30% of the average American household’s water consumption is used outdoors. More than half of that is… Read more »
Webinar: Indoor, Outdoor, Curbside – Oh my!
Happy International Compost Awareness Week! For this week’s Wednesday Webinar, what else can we be talking about… Read more »
Free Showing: The Human Element CANCELED
This event has been canceled in the interest of public health and safety due to the spread of… read more
5 Energy Saving Tips for Earth Hour
On March 28th people worldwide will turn out the lights for Earth Hour, a grassroots movement that is… Read more »
International Polar Bear Day
Every year, this global event draws attention to the challenges polar bears face in a warming Arctic—and how… Read more »
DuPage Environmental Summit 2020
Is Climate Change Impacting DuPage County? DuPage Environmental Summit 2020 Stop by the SCARCE table at this community… Read more »
NAACP Environmental & Climate Justice Fair
Stop by the SCARCE table at this community event! Join the the DuPage County NAACP for “Our Planet:… Read more »
DuPage Clean Energy Coalition Meeting
DuPage County Administration Building, Room #3-500B (3rd floor) Featuring: Speaker Mark Frigo of E.ON on energy storage Don’t… Read more »
Plant a Tree, Save the Planet
In 2020, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22nd. In honor of this momentous… Read more »
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 »
Earth Hour 2019
Join #EarthHour on Saturday, 30 March, 8:30 p.m. local time, and be a part of our movement to make… Read more »
Pathways to Clean Energy for Faith Communities
Installing solar panels and making energy-efficient upgrades is now more affordable and accessible than ever. Join DuPage Unitarian… Read more »
Paris to Pittsburgh – One Earth Film Fest
Join the Elmhurst College during the One Earth Film Festival for this free showing of From Paris to… Read more »
One Earth Film Fest 2019
The One Earth Film Fest is the Midwest’s premier environmental film festival. From its beginning in 2012, One… Read more »
International Polar Bear Day
Every year, this global event draws attention to the challenges polar bears face in a warming Arctic—and how… Read more »
World Wetlands Day
Wetlands: Absorb rainwater and help reduce flooding Coastal wetlands reduce the intensity of waves, storm surges, and tsunamis… Read more »
Hot Topics: January 2019
Hot Topics highlights eco-news from the past month worth another mention. Click through for links to the original stories…. Read more »
December Eco-Extraordinaires
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
Compost Awareness Week Poster Contest Entries Due
Call for Entries: The International Compost Awareness Week Committee invites YOU to get involved in ICAW 2019. We’re looking… Read more »
Food Waste Weekend 2018
Each year in the United States we waste 133 Billion pounds of food. That equals 40% of food… Read more »
Rise for Climate, Jobs and Justice
After months of organizing and movement-building, the Peoples Climate Movement will bring tens of thousands of people across… Read more »
Bringing Clean Energy to DuPage – CANCELED
In this engaging workshop offered by a Solar Ambassador and SCARCE staff, learn how the smart grid is… Read more »
Webinar: Exploring Best Practices in University Composting Programs
Not only do universities support large student, staff, and administrator populations, producing large quantities of food waste and… Read more »
Foresight Prep @ Oberlin College starts
July 15-28, 2018 SOCIAL JUSTICE | CLIMATE CHANGE | LEADERSHIP The Power of YOU: Foresight Prep @ Oberlin is… Read more »
Hot Topics: July 2018
Hot Topics highlights eco-news from the past month worth another mention. Click through for links to the original stories…. Read more »
International Compost Awareness Week
The 2018 ICAW theme is Compost! Building a Better Future. For Everyone SCARCE loves compost – it’s even… Read more »
Stop Food Waste Day
Schools: Learn how you can reduce food waste by starting a sharing table or donating leftover food. Check… Read more »
Climate Education Week
Education focusing on environmental issues is paramount to a sustainable future led by environmentally literate citizens. By… Read more »
Earth Hour
Join in this #EarthHour on Saturday, 24 March, 8:30 p.m. local time, and be a part of the movement… Read more »
Wasted! The Story of Food Waste – One Earth Film Fest
Join the College of DuPage during the One Earth Film Festival for this free showing of Wasted! The… Read more »
Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution – One Earth Film Fest
Join Elmhurst Cool Cities and Elmhurst College during the One Earth Film Festival for this free showing of the documentary Happening:… Read more »
International Polar Bear Day
Every year, this global event draws attention to the challenges polar bears face in a warming Arctic—and how… Read more »
One Year Later, Part One: Our Air, Land and Water
How do the Great Lakes—the Chicago region’s greatest natural asset—stand to benefit or suffer from current budget and… Read more »
February 2018 Eco-Extraordinaires
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
School Composting Workshop 01/30/18
Register today! Only $5 for this great program. Teachers: Earn 2 CEUs for completing this class. Who: Teachers,… Read more »
Homer Environmental Town Hall
Join Leader Jim Durkin, Senator John F. Curran, and Representative David Olsen to learn more about important environmental… Read more »
Free Film Showing: Before the Flood
Join the FUMC of West Chicago for a free showing of the documentary Before the Flood. Enjoy refreshments… Read more »
Chicago Community Climate Forum
The Chicago Community Climate Forum is a gathering of civic leaders and engaged residents focused on building strong… Read more »
The Economic Costs of Climate Change
Join the Citizens’ Climate Lobby to learn about economic and market-based solutions to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Their goal… Read more »
Just Views: “Merchants of Doubt” Screening
Join the Citizens’ Climate Lobby – Greater Naperville Area Chapter and the DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church for a… Read more »
Workshop: Shifting Climates, Shifting Mindsets
A Workshop to Learn, Share and Collaborate on Climate Action Efforts in the Chicago Wilderness Region Attendees will… Read more »
Polar Bear Week
From Polar Bears International: Polar Bear Week coincides with the fall polar bear migration to Churchill, Manitoba, where polar… Read more »
Soil Health & Carbon Sequestration
Gardeners have long known that soil is not simply the stuff that props up plants. But not everyone… Read more »
Hot Topics October 2017
A selection of environmental news and things-to-know. Scroll down to view each brief synopsis, click the title for… Read more »
Ideas to Highlight Energy Awareness Month at School
Kids and adults alike often take for granted the fact that we can flip a switch, plug into… Read more »
Science doesn’t Stink! Weaving Whale Poop through your Classroom Science Lessons
Key topics and vocabulary words for the classroom will be in bold. K-12 Everybody poops! Including whales; in… Read more »
The Results are In! The 2016 Pumpkin Collection was a Smashing Success
The week after Halloween, a total of 31 collection sites around Illinois, from Barrington down to Alton, participated in our… Read more »