Waste Not, Want Not

Where did the summer go? It’s time to get ‘geared’ up, and we’re here to help you combine school’s three R’s of reading, writing and ‘rithmetic with the planet’s three R’s of reduce, reuse, and recycle!

Did you know that in 2023, the US sold more than 100 billion single-use plastic beverage containers? Making a change is easier when you can see your results, so check out this plastic calculator.

Yep, it’s true. Aluminum cans have a thin plastic liner that buffers the liquid from the metal. Brands aren’t required to be transparent about their packaging materials. So what’s a consumer to do?

Plastic-Free July is the perfect time to try a few new products around the house to help pitch plastics out of your everyday routine!

It’s time for ACTION! The only way to reduce single-use plastic waste is to recycle it or stop producing it altogether. Here’s what action you can take in Plastic Free July.

One of the deadliest consequences of global warming is heat waves, the number one weather-related cause of death in the US. Learn more about how Chicago is combatting heat waves—and what you can do in your own home.

Composting is one of THE easiest and highest-impact changes people and businesses can make to reduce greenhouse gasses.

Feed yourself, your soul and your senses. We’ve got tips on gardening—even if you’re a city-dweller!

What do gas stoves and cigarettes have in common? When burned, they both release many of the same toxic substances detrimental to human health—and both the gas and tobacco industries knew for decades that these products caused serious health problems without disclosing the risks to the public.

Did you know that in 2023, the US sold more than 100 billion single-use plastic beverage containers? Or that it takes several times as much water to manufacture a plastic water bottle than fits inside the bottle. Planet vs. Plastics is this year’s Earth Day theme.

Chicago’s Food Scrap Drop-Off Program is already making a difference for our environment. Launched last October, over 67 tons of food scraps have been composted instead of landfilled, equivalent to preventing the emissions from burning 4,928 gallons of gasoline.

The city does not offer recycling for the re-homing of those from the arachnid community. But for most anything else a human uses—we’ve got you covered! We’ve got a mega-guide to help you reduce, recycle or reuse in Chicago.

Did you know February 18 was National Battery Day? We didn't either! As battery usage increases, we should think about their impact on the environment and what we can do to make them more sustainable.

It’s that time of year—lobby season in Springfield! It’s a perfect chance to go to the state capitol and talk directly to legislators about why environmental issues matter. Join us March 6 for Lobby Day for Soil Health.