Articles filed under Environmental Business
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A first for Illinois: Glen Ellyn installs playground made of recycled ocean waste
Jun 1, 2023 5:30 AM - Doing so reduces carbon emissions by up to 66% compared to the manufacturer's original plastic model. -
How suburban fire departments are preparing for foam ban
May 15, 2023 5:30 AM - Beginning in 2025, a fire suppressant containing so-called forever chemicals that never break down in the environment will be prohibited from manufacture, sale and distribution in Illinois -- and suburban fire departments are getting ready for the ban. -
Vintage clothing popup returns to downtown Elgin for the summer
May 11, 2023 11:11 AM - Elgin Vintage, an online vintage and streetwear clothing store, will open a pop up location for the summer in downtown Elgin. -
Illinois' power struggle: Environmental advocates split on legislation to lift nuclear ban
May 6, 2023 5:05 PM - Legislation that would lift a 30-year moratorium on building new nuclear sites is awaiting action in the House, and though it's strongly supported by some climate advocates, others say the risks of nuclear power outweigh its carbon-free emissions. -
Household hazardous waste collection events shift to appointment onlyMay 1, 2023 2:17 PM - The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County has switched to real-time appointments for one-day household hazardous waste events.
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Northbrook company to build suburban garden for bees and other pollinators
Apr 26, 2023 4:21 PM - A Northbrook company has been tapped to create an unusual element at a new suburban park. -
Systems to bury CO2 deep underground draws attention of Illinois lawmakers, environmentalists
Apr 27, 2023 9:33 PM - As Illinois considers ways to achieve its goal of relying entirely on clean energy by 2050, one technology that has courted controversy is carbon capture, where carbon dioxide is buried deep underground. -
Sustainable chairs with character and history: The Encore Collection makes its debut
Apr 18, 2023 11:49 AM - Antique lovers have many reasons for collecting and preserving antique items. The most common reasons include historical significance or the aesthetic value it has. -
Start of Lake County boating season comes with new program to keep plastic out of landfills
Apr 14, 2023 5:25 PM - Boaters and businesses that serve them are the target audience for a multiagency pilot program to keep plastic out of landfills in Lake County and the Chicago area. -
Best by? Use by? Sell by? Expiration date labels cause confusion, contribute to waste
Apr 14, 2023 5:22 PM - Between "best by," "sell by," "use by" and numerous other terminology, unregulated labels confuse consumers and create food waste.
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