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Posts Tagged: food waste
The ABCs of Composting
Join us for an overall view of composting, whether you are a beginner or a veteran of this… Read more »
Backyard Composting Virtual Workshop
May 2nd-8th is International Compost Awareness Week Did you know that you could turn your fruit and veggie… 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 (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 »
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 »
New Food Recovery Campaign Helps Food Insecure Neighbors, Reduces Waste
During the month of May, SCARCE continued to help get books and supplies to local families while expanding… 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 »
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 »
Food Waste Weekend 2019
Each year in the United States we waste 133 Billion pounds of food. That equals 40% of food produced. At the same time, 1… 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 »
Food Scrap Composting at the Curb: Tour & Workshop for Community Leaders
This is a free program for DuPage County community leaders including municipal staff, elected leaders, committee members, and… Read more »
Composting Demystified
Kay McKeen, founder and executive director of SCARCE, will explain composting basics, debunk the myths and offer tools… Read more »
International Compost Awareness Week
The 2019 ICAW theme is Cool the Climate – Compost! Enter your design for the 2019 ICAW poster… Read more »
Composting at School
Teachers: Earn 2 CEUs for completing this class. Who: Teachers, school personnel, and parents interested in learning more about… Read more »
How to Start a Sharing Table at School
This program is free and open to anyone, especially school administrators, school nurses, and cafeteria staff. Join us… Read more »
Fight Climate Change with “Ugly” Produce
Did you know that about 20% of food produced in the U.S. never leaves the farm? This 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 »
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 »
Composting with SCARCE at GEPL
Learn to save money, conserve water, reduce landfill waste, and create a nutrient-rich soil amendment for your garden when you… Read more »
Hot Topics: June 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 »
Hot Topics: April 2018
Hot Topics highlights eco-news from the past month worth another mention. Click through for links to the original stories…. Read more »
Food Waste Reduction Teaching Resources
Tackling food waste is one of the best things you can do to conserve resources and combat climate… Read more »
Hot Topics March 2018
Hot Topics highlights eco-news from the past month worth another mention. Click through for links to the original stories…. 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 »
Composting for Municipalities Webinar
Best Practices for Regulating and Encouraging Food Scrap Composting Join speakers from the Illinois Food Scrap Coalition to… 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 »
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 »
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 »
Let’s Resolve to Feed Kids: Start a School Food Share
Resolve to Take Action this Year to Combat Hunger and Food Waste at Your School SCARCE has worked… Read more »
Getting to the Heart of Better Soil Through Composting
Join Seven Generations Ahead, SCARCE, DuPage County, and the Illinois Food Scrap Coalition for an educational forum… Read more »
U.S. Food Waste Summit
The U.S. Food Waste Summit will convene leading food businesses, policymakers, innovators, investors, foundations, and nonprofits to explore… Read more »
SCARCE Open House & Holiday Pop-Up Shop
Stop by SCARCE at our annual open house! SCARCE opens it’s doors to the broader public to share… Read more »
School & Community Compost Training
Register today! Only $5 for this great program. Learn best practices for starting up composting at home, in… Read more »
The Illinois Soil, Food, Water and Composting Summit
Stay tuned for registration! Click “More Information” for detailed schedule and more.
Faith Communities: Food Waste Weekend 2017
Each year in the United States we waste 133 Billion pounds of food. That equals 40% of food… Read more »
Eco-Extraordinaires January 2017
Calvary Episcopal Church Grows Local Produce for Area Food Pantry Calvary Episcopal Church of Lombard built their community gardens… 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 »
New Law Encourages Schools to Donate Food
This is Part 1 of a series. Read Part 2 SCARCE Director, Kay McKeen has long been aware… Read more »