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4 Habits to Start for Plastic Free July
Plastic pollution is a global issue with plastics being found everywhere from the Mariana Trench to rainfall and… 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 »
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? 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? 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? 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? 2020 Postponed
This class has been postponed due to site visit restrictions from COVID-19. We hope to reschedule all or… 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
Webinar: Make Your Home More Sustainable While You’re Stuck There
Join SCARCE founder Kay McKeen in a webinar to help you with simple tips to make your home… 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 »
Downsize & Declutter without the Dumpster (AM)
Are you left with piles of stuff that don’t “spark joy” after Marie Kondo-ing your home? Looking to… Read more »
Holiday Clean Up, Green Up: How to Avoid Dumping the Decorations
The holidays have come and gone and now it’s time to put away the decorations. Don’t let your decorating… Read more »
Three R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle in West Chicago
Join SCARCE for a free presentation at the West Chicago Public Library. We will help you gain a… Read more »
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle @ Westmont Library
Join SCARCE director Kay McKeen for a free program at the Westmont Public Library. Get your recycling questions… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
What to Do with Locker Leftovers
Instead of throwing away unwanted school supplies, consider organizing an eco-friendly collection to help others in need. In… Read more »
Downsize & Declutter without the Dumpster (PM session)
Are you left with piles of stuff that don’t “spark joy” after Marie Kondo-ing your home? Looking to… 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 »
Zero Waste Workshop – FULL
This workshop has reached capacity. Check our calendar for a second date TBA! Do you want to cut… 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 »
Pumpkin Smash Brings in Record Haul
The 5th annual Pumpkin Smash offered residents 38 locations across Illinois where they could green their Halloween by… 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 »
3Rs & Papermaking (k-8)
Join the Center for the Gifted for a program at SCARCE! Get excited about solutions to combat our… Read more »
Holiday Pop-Up Shop
Just in time for the holidays! Stop by SCARCE to browse unique and eco-friendly gifts, holiday decor, and… Read more »
Holiday Pop-Up Shop
Just in time for the holidays! Stop by SCARCE to browse unique and eco-friendly gifts, holiday decor, and… Read more »
Holiday Pop-Up Shop
Just in time for the holidays! Stop by SCARCE to browse unique and eco-friendly gifts, holiday decor, and… Read more »
Holiday Pop-Up Shop
Just in time for the holidays! Stop by SCARCE to browse unique and eco-friendly gifts, holiday decor, and… Read more »
Pumpkin Smash 2018
Don’t Trash it, Smash it! Green your Halloween at this year’s annual Pumpkin Smash. What will you do with… Read more »
Take the Zero-Waste October Challenge
Zero-Waste is the practice of limiting – to near zero – the amount of trash and recycling one… Read more »
Composting Demystified
Kay McKeen, founder and executive director of SCARCE, will explain composting basics, debunk the myths and offer tools… 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 »
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 »
10 Tips for an Eco-Friendly Backyard BBQ
Just in time for BBQ season, these tips will help you declare independence from trash at your next… Read more »
Join the Plastic-Free July Challenge!
Join over two million people world-wide stepping up in Plastic Free July in 2018. This year both Earth… 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 »
Recycling FAQ: Binders
As we head into our busiest season we thought we would highlight something that we get a lot… 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 »
Green Resolution: Reduce the Size of Your Waste
A new year marks a time for many of us to set a goal for the upcoming… Read more »
Holiday Recycling Wrap-Up
How to Waste Less and Recycle Right this Holiday Season During the holidays the average American throws away… Read more »
Eco-Extraordinaires December 2017
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… 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 »
Eco-Extraordinaires September 2017
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read 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 »
Eco-Friendly Tips for Back-to-School Shopping
Can you believe it’s already time for back-to-school preparations? Before you hit the stores to stock up for… 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 »