Treasure Hunting Tips at July Green Drinks
Treasure hunting! Join Green Drinks at 7pm on Wednesday, July 24th, upstairs at McGonigal's Pub, 105 S. Cook St., Barrington. This month, Murco Recycling and The Building Exchange share tales of treasures found and given new life. Per Build Reuse, one average house demo equals the average waste created by one American in their entire life! In addition, deconstruction and reuse provides 7 jobs for every 1 in demolition (https://bmra.org/).
Murco Recycling, located in La Grange Park, is dedicated to the salvage and reuse of residential building materials. Family owned and operated since 1989, Murco's website defines their mission: "champion the recycling efforts for the good of all involved: buyers, sellers and the environment. Sellers can swiftly earn money by redistributing goods they no longer need, buyers can score incredible finds for pennies on the dollar, and we get to ensure that thousands of tons of high-end materials find new homes." For more information, go to http://murcorecycling.com/.
The Building Exchange was established in 2009 as a nonprofit social enterprise that repurposes building materials while providing job training for people with barriers to employment. Their 25,000 square foot retail warehouse in Chicago is open to the general public and offers a variety of affordable reclaimed building materials. Workshops guide makers on sustainable salvaged material reuse, while RX Made, an in-house fabrication team, creates beautiful repurposed furniture. For details, visit https://www.rebuildingexchange.org/
Some more green events coming up:
Every Thursday and Saturday - Citizens for Conservation workdays. See www.citizensforconservation.org for more information.
July 24, 10am, Barrington Village Hall - Lake County Stormwater Management Commission will be presenting increased rainfall data along with a timeline of the regulatory process, provide resources and tools for best practices, and discuss stormwater-related issues and concerns from the audience. Additional information can be found at http://www.lakecountyil.gov/4185/Rainfall-Impacts-in-Lake-County.
Thursdays until Oct. 17, 3 - 7pm - Go Green Barrington/Barrington Breakfast Rotary bag exchange at the Barrington Farmer's Market (Park Ave & Cook St). Stop by the table to pick up a complimentary re-usable bag to shop the market - or donate those extra bags stuffed in your closet. Say "no" to plastic bags!
August 21, 7 p.m. Green Drinks hosts Honey Lake Bee Company speaking about this important pollinator.
Green Drinks are free, informal, lively discussions open to the general public featuring guest speakers on a different topic each month. Come early and order dinner!
Sponsored by Go Green Barrington (GGB), a group of forward thinking local advocates that rallies residents, businesses and government bodies throughout the Barrington area to raise environmental awareness and take action that makes a difference. If you would like to volunteer your time at the farmer's market table or the cruise night showcase, contact GGB. Connect on facebook to learn more!