In this episode: Join Kay, Heather, Carrie and Carol as they dish about Smashing Pumpkins (the act of… 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.
Posts Tagged: landfill
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
Where is Away? 2019 Graduate Class
Teachers, mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind experiential learning program! Seats are limited – registration opens in March…. Read more »
Downsize & Declutter without the Dumpster (AM session)
Are you left with piles of stuff that don’t “spark joy” after Marie Kondo-ing your home? Looking to… Read more »
Intro to Zero Waste
Registration open! Do you want to cut the amount of trash you or your family makes and reduce… Read more »
SCARCE Book Rescue Summer Snapshot
This summer was one for the books here at SCARCE. Summertime is our busy season for drop-offs of… 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 »
Where is Away? 2018 Graduate Class
Teachers, mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind experiential learning program! Seats are limited – registration opens in March…. 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 »
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 »
The Illinois Soil, Food, Water and Composting Summit
Stay tuned for registration! Click “More Information” for detailed schedule and more.
Wondering What to Do with Your Eclipse Glasses?
Despite how scarce eclipse glasses seemed to be, millions of them were produced and sold in advance of… Read more »
No Food Left Behind – AmpleHarvest.org Helps Gardeners Fight Food Waste, Feed People
This blog was provided by Gary Oppenheimer of AmpleHarvest.org – an awesome organization using technology to connect people in the… Read more »
New Collection: Plastic Bread Tags
SCARCE is glad to announce that we are now collecting plastic bread tags for recycling in partnership with Danielle… Read more »
Eco-Extraordinaires February 2017
Fellowes Brands Works to Keep Unused Furniture from Going to Waste Itasca-based Fellowes contacted SCARCE after Thanksgiving with a large amount… Read more »
Hot Topics December 2016
A handful of important articles from the news and other environmental organizations from the past month. Scroll down and… 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 »