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Upcycle That! Creative ways to Eco-wrap your gifts

Upcycle That! Creative ways to Eco-wrap your gifts

Ditch the wasted paper this year and learn to wrap gifts with upcycled materials. Find out how much waste really goes into a "happy holiday" and learn how you can reduce waste and increase joy. We'll share tips on transforming regular stuff into unique wrapping and embellishments. Give new purpose to discarded items, your wrapping ...

Next GGHP Book Discussion

Join us at the library Wednesday, March 11, from 1:30-3:00 as we discuss We Are The Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast, by Jonathan Safran Foer. From Goodreads, this book “explores the central global dilemma of our time in a surprising, deeply personal, and urgent new way. The task of saving the planet will …

Oak Terrace starts Zero Waste Lunch program

Congratulations Oak Terrace Elementary School on going zerowaste! OT is the 3rd school in District 112 to implement the Zero Waste Lunches program through Seven Generations Ahead. On day one, they diverted over 200 lbs of waste from the landfill, imagine the impact over the entire school year! SGA helps schools implement programs by doing …

Winter Composting with Lakeshore

Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) is extending the pilot Winter Compost Program for a second year to residents who would like to participate during off-months (December through March). The Winter Compost Program allows participants to place food scraps and/or yard waste in the same container to be picked up every other week. Please note the Winter …