Unwrapping the environmental cost of holiday gifts
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and while we might all celebrate differently, many of us are purchasing gifts for loved ones over the next...
Ribbon cutting celebrates opening of new glass recycling bin in Macomb
MACOMB, Ill. — Years of planning, partnership, and community input came full circle this June as a ribbon cutting celebrated the opening of a dedicated glass recycling bin in Macomb. Guided by experts from University of Illinois Extension, this sustainability initiative responds directly to...
Combat packing landfills by smashing pumpkins with Illinois Extension
URBANA, Ill. — Fall is the pumpkin’s time to shine, but what happens when it is time to say goodbye to the short-lived jack-o'-lanterns?With Illinois consistently being the top producer of pumpkins across the country, there are a lot of pumpkins piling up and filling up landfills across...
Stephenson County Electronics Recycling Event
FREEPORT, Ill.— In partnership with the Stephenson County Health Department, University of Illinois Extension Office, and the City of Freeport, the annual electronics recycling event will be held on Saturday August 20, 2022 from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (or until trucks are full) in parking lot B...
