2021 Green Guide
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Medication Disposal
Outdated or unused medications that you no longer need should be considered [...]
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
For current SWALCO schedule and information. SWALCO (Solid Waste Agency of Lake [...]
Pollution Prevention & Household Batteries
Everything you wanted to know about batteries but were afraid to ask… What’s [...]
Recycle through Freecycle!
An alternative to donating to your local thrift store is Freecycle. What is [...]
Icy Roads: Salt & Vegetation Don’t Mix!
It’s not so good for our groundwater either! Spreading too much salt on [...]
Understanding Nutrient Pollution in Illinois
One of Illinois’ top water quality problems is nutrient pollution. Learn more [...]
Plant a Rain Garden
What is a Rain Garden? Rain gardens capture and use water that would [...]
Easy Water Conservation Tips
According to a recent study conducted by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning [...]
Kill the Energy Vampires!
Our home appliances and electronics are huge energy wasters - when we think [...]