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Environment
Energy for Vehicles in the Future
Will County is in the energy business. It sells energy though its landfill gas-to-energy facility and it plans for the energy needs of the future. As the transportation center of the Midw...
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Environment
Why Do You Recycle?
Recycling can be a very simple way to do something positive everyday. If you’re home and have a curbside program, it’s far easier than if you need to drive items to a drop-off. Some peop...
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Environment
The Value of a Tree
The last Friday of April is Arbor Day. This special designation is a reminder to all of us of the value of trees. While most people know trees provide oxygen, shade, wood products and pap...
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Environment
Earth Week Ideas
April 22 is Earth Day every year. The last Friday in April is Arbor Day. Since planting a tree is a traditional way to celebrate Earth Day, the two environmental holidays can be confused....
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Environment
Celebrate Earth Day
April 22, 1970 was the first Earth Day. Over the years, people have found many ways to recognize our planet’s natural gifts and needs. While you may recycle, conserve energy and water, ...
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Environment
Earth Hour 2012 - 8:30pm to 9:30pm
The last Saturday of March has been designated as a global recognition day for the energy we use everyday. In 2010, residential lighting accounted for 14 percent of Amercian home energy c...
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Environment
Keep the Cap On
Since plastic recycling drop-offs began accepting milk jugs and soda pop bottles, people have been told to toss the caps in the trash. It was often explained that the caps were made of a ...
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Environment
Green Finance? Funding Efficiency with Greater Flexibility
Green Choice Bank is exhibiting at the March 21 Make Green Going Green Business Seminar. While this half-day event featuring free electronic recycling for businesses is focused on restau...
