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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...
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Environment
Cooking Green for Profit
Will County is about to offer it’s third half-day seminar for businesses to help them increase profits and become more energy efficient. This seminar is scheduled for March 21, 2012 at J...
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Environment
Energy Efficiency versus Comfort?
Can you be comfortable and be energy efficient? Comfort differs amoung people. Do you wear a sweater or jacket at this time of year? Do you keep a blanket on your sofa to keep your ...
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Environment
Green Your Game!
While the Bears and Packers aren't playing in this year’s Super Bowl, many people in the area will be watching. What you won’t see on the field or hear in the midst of the passing yard st...
