Kilowatt Ours and the Story of Stuff Showing at Forest Park Nature Center

Forest Park Nature Center will be showing two films on Friday, January 23rd at 7:30 PM.  Admission is free, but a $5.00 donation is suggested.
The Solutions Group has enthusiastically supported the presentation of Kilowatt Ours and the positive message of change it offers.  While the film explores the grim topics of mountaintop removal for mining, [...]

Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas

Looking for just the right holiday gift for someone?  Trying to make your gift choices more eco-friendly?  If you want to gift the gift that makes a positive impact on the environment, go no the further.  We have polled members of the Global Warming Solutions Group of Central Illinois for some of their choices for [...]

Tip of the Week: Green Holiday Tips from the Sierra Club

Green Holiday Tips from the Sierra Club – For more tips on how to “green” your Christmas through picking the right tree, decorating, and gift wrapping, check out this short video from the Sierra Club web site here.

Reducing Waste at Your Holiday Party

Reduce waste at your holiday party by avoiding paper plates, buying local food, bringing reusable bags on your shopping trips, and encouraging your guests to carpool.

Tip of the Week: Recycling Locations in the Peoria Area

Are you looking for a way to recycle items around the house?  Peoria County offers an excellent list of locations in the Peoria Area that accept items in categories such as appliances, automotive, cartridges, cell phones, compact flourescent lamps (CFL), computers and electronics, fire extinguishers, metal, paint, plastic bags, propane tanks, tires, and yard waste.
You [...]