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Posts Tagged: reuse
August is National Crayon Collection Month!
If you know SCARCE, you know we’re all about the little things that add up. Namely the small,… Read more »
S3 Episode 5 – Well-Connected: Have something that’s too good to throw away? SCARCE “knows a guy.”
In this episode: Join Kay, Heather, and Carol, as they share answers to the following question: How do… Read more »
Children’s Halloween Costume Drive thru Oct 23rd, 2020
Help make Halloween special for local kids in need! SCARCE is collecting gently-used children’s Halloween costumes in partnership… Read more »
S3 Episode 2 – Recycling Extravaganzas: Building community while saving so much from the landfill
In this episode: Join Kay, Heather, Carol, and Erin as they chat it up about hosting a Recycling… Read more »
Now Collecting for Working Bikes
SCARCE is now a drop-off site for Working Bikes. Donate your old (but repairable) adult bikes, gently-used kid’s… 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 »
Preserving music with The Great 78 Project
Did you know that as part of our collection projects, we accept music records? They go to our… Read more »
Seasonal Collection May 1st-31st: Plastic Garden Pots
SCARCE has partnered with a local organization to collect plastic grow pots and flats for reuse this Spring…. 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Eco-Extraordinaires October 2017
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… 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 »
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 »
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 »