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Posts Tagged: sustainability
December 2019 Eco-Extraordinaires
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
6th Annual Pumpkin Smash Helps Communities ‘Green’ Halloween
The 2020 Pumpkin Smash took place on Saturday, November 2nd in 47 locations across Illinois. The word about… Read more »
Gardeners, Sustainability, and Recycling
The energetic presentation by Kay McKeen will address the many aspects of sustainability and conservation, including the history and importance… Read more »
Racing Extinction – Sustainability Film Series
Join the College of DuPage for this free showing of Racing Extinction. This film is also a part of the… 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 »
2019 Green Ribbon School Applications Due
Every school in Illinois can start on the path towards a greener, more sustainable future. The Illinois Green… Read more »
OEFF Young Filmmakers Contest Entries Due
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Green Infrastructure Seminar for MS4 Communities
Geared toward MS4 communities, this FREE seminar will inform attendees on common green infrastructure practices, focusing specifically on… 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 »
Sustainability Film Series: Babushkas of Chernobyl
College of DuPage Environmental Club is hosting a Sustainability Film Series around the theme of energy. All films… Read more »
Composting Demystified
Kay McKeen, founder and executive director of SCARCE, will explain composting basics, debunk the myths and offer tools… Read more »
Becoming a Sustainable Craft Brewer
Becoming a Sustainable Craft Brewer – Nice to Do or Business Imperative? Join the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center… 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 »
SCARCE Green Fair
Mark your calendar for the annual SCARCE Green Fair! The third annual SCARCE Green Fair is Saturday, September 15,… Read more »
Sustainability Seminar: Looking Ahead at Solar Panel Recycling in Illinois
Location: Online or Conference room at Illinois Sustainable Technology Center – 1 Hazelwood Dr in Champaign Speakers: Nancy Holm, Assistant… Read more »
2018 Greenbuilt Home Tour
Join Illinois Green Alliance Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29 for the sixth annual GreenBuilt Home Tour, showcasing sustainable, healthy… Read more »
2018 Greenbuilt Home Tour
Join Illinois Green Alliance Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29 for the sixth annual GreenBuilt Home Tour, showcasing sustainable, healthy… Read more »
Closed Loop Forum & Fest
Plant Chicagoʼs Closed Loop Forum & Fest 2018 is focused on cultivating local circular economies. Live music, workshops, and… 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 »
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 »
Awards Presented to 2018 Sustainable Design Challenge Winners
On June 5th, awards were presented to the winners of the 12th annual Sustainable Design Challenge. Winners were honored… Read more »
Schaumburg Environmental Fair
Join SCARCE at the annual Schaumburg Environmental Fair! All ages can experience fun demos, workshops and programs about protecting… Read more »
Future Leaders in Planning Applications Due
Curious about the world you live in and the way you get around? Want to learn how to… Read more »
COD Sustainability Film Series: The True Cost
The College of DuPage Sustainability Film & Discussion Series promotes film as a tool for education, civic engagement,… 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 »
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 »
The Future Looks Bright for Solar: The Impact of FEJA in DuPage County
The Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA) will stimulate job creation throughout our state, providing the opportunity to strengthen our local… 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 »
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 »
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 2017 Pumpkin Smash Had a Big Impact
This year there were over 36 locations across Illinois where residents could green their Halloween by composting their… 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 »
Sustainability Film Series: Plastic Paradise
The College of DuPage Sustainability Film & Discussion Series promotes film as a tool for education, civic engagement,… Read more »
Got H20? Water Resource Challenges Facing Northeastern Illinois
This is NOT a SCARCE program. The COD Foundation and COD Environmental Club Present: The Natural Resources Symposium… Read more »
Sustainability Film Series: Living Downstream
This is NOT a SCARCE event College of DuPage Environmental Club is hosting a Sustainability Film Series around… Read more »
One Earth Film Fest
One Earth Film Festival is the Midwest’s premier environmental film festival, creating opportunities for understanding climate change, sustainability… Read more »
Presidents’ Day: An Opportunity to Recognize our ‘Founding Gardeners’
For those of you lucky enough, Presidents’ Day is an opportunity to lay back and enjoy a 3-day… Read more »