Each year after Halloween, communities in Illinois provide a fun, eco-friendly option to wrap up the holiday. Dozens… Read more »
Pumpkin Smash Diverts Over 150 Tons from Landfill
Posts Tagged: sustainability
Compost Easy as 1-2-3 (Educator Session)
Registration required. This is an in-person program held outdoors. Earn 1 hour of professional development Did you know… Read more »
WDCB Weekly featuring SCARCE
Beginning in May, SCARCE will be featured monthly on WDCB radio‘s WDCB Weekly on Sunday mornings from 7:30-8am to… Read more »
NEST Sustainability Plan Open House
Attention Naperville residents The Naperville Environment & Sustainability Task Force (NEST) is seeking resident input for a new… Read more »
NEST Sustainability Plan Open House
Attention Naperville residents The Naperville Environment & Sustainability Task Force (NEST) is seeking resident input for a new… Read more »
New Sustainable ‘Cookbook’ guides Libraries to be Sustainability Hubs
As centers for learning and community engagement, libraries have a unique opportunity to serve as resources to foster… Read more »
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 2019 Pumpkin Smash took place on Saturday, November 2nd in 47 locations across Illinois. The word about… Read more »
Entries Due: One Earth Film Fest Young Filmmakers Contest
Deadline is January 5th, 2020. Corrected video coming soon!
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 »
December Eco-Extraordinaires
Check out this month’s local leaders in green. Do you know a DuPage County organization or person that… Read more »
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 »
Becoming a Sustainable Craft Brewer
Becoming a Sustainable Craft Brewer – Nice to Do or Business Imperative? Join the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center… 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 »
OEFF Young Filmmakers Contest Entries Due
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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 »
Composting at School
Teachers: Earn 2 CEUs for completing this class. Who: Teachers, school personnel, and parents interested in learning more about… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Climate Education Week
Education focusing on environmental issues is paramount to a sustainable future led by environmentally literate citizens. By… 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 »
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 »
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 »
Foresight Prep @ Oberlin College starts
July 15-28, 2018 SOCIAL JUSTICE | CLIMATE CHANGE | LEADERSHIP The Power of YOU: Foresight Prep @ Oberlin is… 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 »
SCARCE Green Fair
Mark your calendar for the annual SCARCE Green Fair! The third annual SCARCE Green Fair is Saturday, September 15,… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »