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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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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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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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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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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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Mike Buziecki wants to save the earth through cooking. His business, Crazy Fingers Catering, is dedicated not only to creating delicious food, but doing it in an environmentally cons...

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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...