Plastic Free July is a global movement to help people be part of the plastic pollution solution. Recycling, while beneficial, is not the solution - we have to reduce all plastic use, especially single-use plastic of all kinds. Here's how: When visiting the French...
New this year, Go Green Wilmette is sponsoring a Community Bag Sharing station at the French Market on Saturdays. Normally, each item you buy at the Market gets placed in a single-use plastic bag, which has significant environmental impact associated with its...
As you gear up for the holidays, remember the Earth in your planning and gift giving. Reduce the sources of waste instead of wondering later whether you can fit it all in your trash toter. For parties, use china, glassware, cloth napkins and reusable cutlery instead...
At our recent recycling webinar (view recording here,) we confirmed that most plastic and wax-coated paper take out containers used by restaurants are not recyclable. And many restaurants add plastic cutlery, condiments and lots of napkins by default. You can help by...
All fabric has value, so even if it is in bad condition don't discard it! It can be recycled into fiber to create stuffing, insulation and carpet pads. Find out where to recycle it (and many other things) in SWANCC's Reuse/Recycle Directory
Use paper with the highest post–consumer recycled content possible - at least 30%. Often 100% post-consumer recycled paper is perfectly suitable – give it a try. Set up centralized files on your network to be shared. You’ll reduce paper use and file space. Communicate...
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