Posted on December 22, 2008 by Todd Abercrombie
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, [...]
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Posted on December 16, 2008 by Todd Abercrombie
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 [...]
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Posted on December 13, 2008 by Todd Abercrombie
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.
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Posted on December 12, 2008 by Todd Abercrombie
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.
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Posted on December 1, 2008 by Todd Abercrombie
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 [...]
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