Hey everyone
There is a story in the New York Times about how you will now be able to recycle your CFL bulbs at any Home Depot. As the bulbs do contain mercury, recycling them has become an issue. Kudos to the Home Depot and its partners for stepping up.
- The city will be hosting a recycling/drop off event at Northeastern Illinois University on August 9th. For more details click the link below.
Recycling/Drop off events
Showing posts with label city of chicago. Show all posts
Showing posts with label city of chicago. Show all posts
Friday, June 27, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
Chicago's Green Fest
Hey
I was able to get to Chicago's Green Festival last Saturday and it didn't disappoint! The place was packed to a point where I think they are going to need more space for next year. Every conceiveable topic relating to the environment was covered.
I've reorganized the links to click section of the site =====> in an alphabetical manner for easier use. I've also added the link to one of the hubs of Chicago's Green movement, Green Exchange.
There is a great new exhibit opening up at The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum this Thursday, May 22 named Lawn Nation. Be sure to head to a class or a presentation!
I'd like to comment on the recent news that oilman T Boone Pickens has ordered over 600 wind turbines from GE for installation in Texas. "This is awesome!!!!!!!!!!" Here is the story from Forbes
Northside College Prep recently had a "State of The Planet" colloquium last Friday, May 16 and the kids were able to listen to talks from heads of government, corporations, and other organizations involved in protecting our natural resources and participate in activities around the school that did enhance the natural environment around Northside College Prep. Congrats to them!
As always, I am asking you to go to my donation page and subscribe to A Fresh Squeeze. It's free and for every person that signs up, the blog will donate $0.25 to The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum! Also be sure to click on the links page as there is so much more info to receive and use!
I was able to get to Chicago's Green Festival last Saturday and it didn't disappoint! The place was packed to a point where I think they are going to need more space for next year. Every conceiveable topic relating to the environment was covered.
I've reorganized the links to click section of the site =====> in an alphabetical manner for easier use. I've also added the link to one of the hubs of Chicago's Green movement, Green Exchange.
There is a great new exhibit opening up at The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum this Thursday, May 22 named Lawn Nation. Be sure to head to a class or a presentation!
I'd like to comment on the recent news that oilman T Boone Pickens has ordered over 600 wind turbines from GE for installation in Texas. "This is awesome!!!!!!!!!!" Here is the story from Forbes
Northside College Prep recently had a "State of The Planet" colloquium last Friday, May 16 and the kids were able to listen to talks from heads of government, corporations, and other organizations involved in protecting our natural resources and participate in activities around the school that did enhance the natural environment around Northside College Prep. Congrats to them!
As always, I am asking you to go to my donation page and subscribe to A Fresh Squeeze. It's free and for every person that signs up, the blog will donate $0.25 to The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum! Also be sure to click on the links page as there is so much more info to receive and use!
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Go to Green Fest!!!! (and more)
Hey everyone
- Chicago's Green Fest is this weekend at Navy Pier. Click on the link for more info.
- There is a story from Greentech Media that highlights the recent gains in funding for alternative sources of energy.
- Check out the links to the right ====>. Email me and let me know of other stories/websites to put up on the blog.
- The Wikipower donation program for The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is still going on. Be sure to click on the link and get Wikipower to donate to the museum!
- Chicago's Green Fest is this weekend at Navy Pier. Click on the link for more info.
- There is a story from Greentech Media that highlights the recent gains in funding for alternative sources of energy.
- Check out the links to the right ====>. Email me and let me know of other stories/websites to put up on the blog.
- The Wikipower donation program for The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is still going on. Be sure to click on the link and get Wikipower to donate to the museum!
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Chicago's leap forward
Hey
As everyone knows, Chicago has always tried to become the premier spot for urban environmentalism and it has succeeded in many ventures like the parks program and the like. One of the glaring missteps of the program has been its inability to provide a workable recycling program together (see previous blog) for its residents.
But I am here to tell you things are changing. The city has listened to us and has put the money and man power to grow the local recycling program! Please read the full story below but I am really happy about the city adding up to 90,000 more blue carts to the program. That more than doubles the recycling capacity of this program. Congratulations to local environmentalists and Chicago's Department of Environment! I would recommend sending out an email to the city's DOE thanking them and giving continued support for their efforts!
Blue Cart Program
As everyone knows, Chicago has always tried to become the premier spot for urban environmentalism and it has succeeded in many ventures like the parks program and the like. One of the glaring missteps of the program has been its inability to provide a workable recycling program together (see previous blog) for its residents.
But I am here to tell you things are changing. The city has listened to us and has put the money and man power to grow the local recycling program! Please read the full story below but I am really happy about the city adding up to 90,000 more blue carts to the program. That more than doubles the recycling capacity of this program. Congratulations to local environmentalists and Chicago's Department of Environment! I would recommend sending out an email to the city's DOE thanking them and giving continued support for their efforts!
Blue Cart Program
Monday, April 21, 2008
Notebaert Museum Donation Program
Hey everyone,
You might know that I am a fan of A Fresh Squeeze. I am excited to say that I and hopefully the environment have benefited greatly because of the connections and awareness that A Fresh Squeeze has brought to my environmental activities. Because of this, I was thinking of ways to get people to sign up for the weekly email updates. To do this, I’ve thought of a way to do this while helping another organization in the process.
I would like to announce that I will donate $0.25 to The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum for every individual in the
My goal for this program is to continue to increase our awareness and our actions towards preserving our environment. By signing up for A Fresh Squeeze’s weekly email updates, you will not only learn about what individuals, groups, and companies in the Chicago community are doing to preserve and protect the environment, you will also be providing additional income and exposure to one of Chicago’s premier environmental organizations, The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. I feel that this type of group effort is what is needed to successfully put ourselves in a position to live a healthy life while also preserving the environment we live in.
Monday, March 10, 2008
globe temp article and more
Hey everyone
- MSNBC has written an article on global warming today
- A friendly reminder that Earth Hour is coming up on March 29. Check out the web site and sign up, pass the info on to others, and please turn off the lights from 8-9 PM.
- As always, check out the links and other environmental blogs in the right margin
- The City of Chicago's Department of Energy is hosting a Chicago Green Home Fair this Saturday March 15th. The information is in the link.
- MSNBC has written an article on global warming today
- A friendly reminder that Earth Hour is coming up on March 29. Check out the web site and sign up, pass the info on to others, and please turn off the lights from 8-9 PM.
- As always, check out the links and other environmental blogs in the right margin
- The City of Chicago's Department of Energy is hosting a Chicago Green Home Fair this Saturday March 15th. The information is in the link.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Coskata/GM ethanol partner
Hey everyone
There is a company located in Warrenville named Coskata that produces ethanol using biomass. The process holds many benefits including less than one gallon of water used per gallon of ethanol produced, use of multiple biomass materials, and many more. I recommend checking out the website and read more on this company. Vinod Khosla, the venture capitalist, has joined the venture. General Motors has also purchased a stake in the company. http://biz.yahoo.com/nytimes/080115/1194736753103.html?.v=21
A Fresh Squeeze has put out a great article on the green initiatives that Chicago's museums are taking. You can also take a look at the city's Department of Environment web site for information. As always, you can sign up for A Fresh Squeeze through wikipower and in the process help the environment as Wikipower will donate $0.25 to the Field Museum's Carbon Nuetral Program. Email the blog when you sign up and we will make sure the donation is made.
Environmental News Network has some new articles on water conservation and wind power.
Greenmaker, a company featured here at wikipower, has been featured on iVillage. The video is here.
A Fresh Squeeze has put out a great article on the green initiatives that Chicago's museums are taking. You can also take a look at the city's Department of Environment web site for information. As always, you can sign up for A Fresh Squeeze through wikipower and in the process help the environment as Wikipower will donate $0.25 to the Field Museum's Carbon Nuetral Program. Email the blog when you sign up and we will make sure the donation is made.
Environmental News Network has some new articles on water conservation and wind power.
Greenmaker, a company featured here at wikipower, has been featured on iVillage. The video is here.
Monday, November 26, 2007
Holiday stuff, BP, articles, and more
Hey everyone
A Fresh Squeeze has put out a list of local eco friendly toy and gift making companies (Treeblocks, Scrappynation, Xeko, The Earth Friends, Building Blocks, Timeless Toys, and Chicago Kids Bookstore) for the holiday shopper.
They also have written about recycling issues in the city and how to still go about recycling your materials.
Environmental News Network has also covered eco friendly shops as well as having articles concerning the conservation, trade, and many environmentally friendly topics.
The New York Times wrote an article on Chicago's Green Alleys. It mentions the fact that the city is doing some innovative environmental things while still being unable to create a workable recycling program. In my opinion, this city has gone far too long without a well working recycling program and it is clear that the government of the city is not going to do anything about it. So I hope you will join me in letting our representatives know that this is unacceptable by contacting your alderman. The city's web site is www.cityofchicago.org.
A Fresh Squeeze has put out a list of local eco friendly toy and gift making companies (Treeblocks, Scrappynation, Xeko, The Earth Friends, Building Blocks, Timeless Toys, and Chicago Kids Bookstore) for the holiday shopper.
They also have written about recycling issues in the city and how to still go about recycling your materials.
Environmental News Network has also covered eco friendly shops as well as having articles concerning the conservation, trade, and many environmentally friendly topics.
The Chicago Tribune has an article outlining what the effects of the BP waste dumping into Lake Michigan.
The New York Times wrote an article on Chicago's Green Alleys. It mentions the fact that the city is doing some innovative environmental things while still being unable to create a workable recycling program. In my opinion, this city has gone far too long without a well working recycling program and it is clear that the government of the city is not going to do anything about it. So I hope you will join me in letting our representatives know that this is unacceptable by contacting your alderman. The city's web site is www.cityofchicago.org.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Greenmaker Building Supply
Hey
Through A Fresh Squeeze email update, I was able to find a local building company named Greenmaker Building Supply that is focused on environmentally friendly materials and building processes. They are located here in Chicago on Pulaski. The fact that they are a local company motivated to bringing their clients the most effective building materials really excites me. I encourage you to check out the web site for their products and services.
As I said before, I found this information through the A Fresh Squeeze web site. I have found the updates very useful. You will want to give it a try.
The city of Chicago is playing with different ideas on how to make the city more green. There was an article in yesterday's Chicago Tribune that describes ways from improving the transportation emissions in both CTA vehicles and taxis, to new recycling programs.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/services/newspaper/printedition/tuesday/chi-tue_goinggreen_1106nov06,0,4369109.story
It should be noted though that the city is considering removing plans to improve the blue cart program because of budget concerns. This is alarming and we should not let the city bypass the recycling program just because they can't manage their books.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-council06nov06,0,85092.story
Let me know of any stories/topics/pics coming up and I will get them on the blog.
Mike
Through A Fresh Squeeze email update, I was able to find a local building company named Greenmaker Building Supply that is focused on environmentally friendly materials and building processes. They are located here in Chicago on Pulaski. The fact that they are a local company motivated to bringing their clients the most effective building materials really excites me. I encourage you to check out the web site for their products and services.
As I said before, I found this information through the A Fresh Squeeze web site. I have found the updates very useful. You will want to give it a try.
The city of Chicago is playing with different ideas on how to make the city more green. There was an article in yesterday's Chicago Tribune that describes ways from improving the transportation emissions in both CTA vehicles and taxis, to new recycling programs.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/services/newspaper/printedition/tuesday/chi-tue_goinggreen_1106nov06,0,4369109.story
It should be noted though that the city is considering removing plans to improve the blue cart program because of budget concerns. This is alarming and we should not let the city bypass the recycling program just because they can't manage their books.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-council06nov06,0,85092.story
Let me know of any stories/topics/pics coming up and I will get them on the blog.
Mike
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
News from CASE
Hey Everyone
I am passing on some info from Northside's great CASE Club.
Thanks to Mike Coy for the information.
Students and colleagues – on July 13, 14, and 15, the Pitchfork Music Festival takes place in Union Park (Grand and Western). Lots of freaky, beautiful music will happen, and you have an opportunity to see and hear it all for free, and from the inside out (maybe even from backstage!).
CASE (the Community for Alternative Sources of Energy) are volunteering at to work the festival again this year. If we get enough volunteers, they will let CASE set up a table to advertise our club, and then they’ll give us money. Last year, we volunteered and they gave $500 to CASE. And everybody got to see the show for FREE!! This year, we’d like to get a total of 25 shifts, and they’ll give us $1500!
So – we’re looking for volunteers for 6-hour shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. If you join us, you’ll “work” for 6 hours (11am-5pm or 4pm-10pm) checking wristbands, tickets, ID’s, helping bands set up, tear down, getting water for prima donna performers, etc. You also get a ticket for the show for that day. And you’ll be helping CASE help the environment. Sweet deal. You can work one, two, or all three days – it’s up to you.
If you want to join us (I think they want upperclassmen, but we can work on that), please respond to Tyler Johnson (cc’d above) with your choice of shift(s).
Shifts:
Friday, July 13: 4pm to 10pm
Saturday, July 14: 11am to 5pm OR 4pm to 10pm
Sunday, July 15: 11am to 5pm OR 4pm to 10pm
Check out https://mail.nscollegeprep.cps.k12.il.us/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.pitchforkmusicfestival.com/ for more details on which band is playing when.
You live in a big, beautiful city. Take advantage of opportunities like this that just fall into your laps. This may be a life-changing experience for you.
If you have any info to post on this matter or any other matter, post or email keanemd@gmail.com and I will post the info for you.
Thanks!
I am passing on some info from Northside's great CASE Club.
Thanks to Mike Coy for the information.
Students and colleagues – on July 13, 14, and 15, the Pitchfork Music Festival takes place in Union Park (Grand and Western). Lots of freaky, beautiful music will happen, and you have an opportunity to see and hear it all for free, and from the inside out (maybe even from backstage!).
CASE (the Community for Alternative Sources of Energy) are volunteering at to work the festival again this year. If we get enough volunteers, they will let CASE set up a table to advertise our club, and then they’ll give us money. Last year, we volunteered and they gave $500 to CASE. And everybody got to see the show for FREE!! This year, we’d like to get a total of 25 shifts, and they’ll give us $1500!
So – we’re looking for volunteers for 6-hour shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. If you join us, you’ll “work” for 6 hours (11am-5pm or 4pm-10pm) checking wristbands, tickets, ID’s, helping bands set up, tear down, getting water for prima donna performers, etc. You also get a ticket for the show for that day. And you’ll be helping CASE help the environment. Sweet deal. You can work one, two, or all three days – it’s up to you.
If you want to join us (I think they want upperclassmen, but we can work on that), please respond to Tyler Johnson (cc’d above) with your choice of shift(s).
Shifts:
Friday, July 13: 4pm to 10pm
Saturday, July 14: 11am to 5pm OR 4pm to 10pm
Sunday, July 15: 11am to 5pm OR 4pm to 10pm
Check out https://mail.nscollegeprep.cps.k12.il.us/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.pitchforkmusicfestival.com/ for more details on which band is playing when.
You live in a big, beautiful city. Take advantage of opportunities like this that just fall into your laps. This may be a life-changing experience for you.
If you have any info to post on this matter or any other matter, post or email keanemd@gmail.com and I will post the info for you.
Thanks!
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
computer recycling and more
Hey
The city has a recycling center for computers and other items in the Goose Island neighborhood. The press release with information is below.
http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/portalContentItemAction.do?BV_SessionID=@@@@1226813849.1178120004@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccdaddkkjejlikcefecelldffhdfgn.0&contentOID=536947319&contenTypeName=COC_EDITORIAL&topChannelName=Dept&blockName=Environment%2FI+Want+To&context=dept&channelId=0&programId=0&entityName=Environment&deptMainCategoryOID=
There is also an article in today's Chicago Tribune (front page) that talks about Global Warming with residents of Bangladesh. It is pretty interesting. Check it out.
If you have some information to be posted, email to keanemd@gmail.com and we will get the info posted.
The city has a recycling center for computers and other items in the Goose Island neighborhood. The press release with information is below.
http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/portalContentItemAction.do?BV_SessionID=@@@@1226813849.1178120004@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccdaddkkjejlikcefecelldffhdfgn.0&contentOID=536947319&contenTypeName=COC_EDITORIAL&topChannelName=Dept&blockName=Environment%2FI+Want+To&context=dept&channelId=0&programId=0&entityName=Environment&deptMainCategoryOID=
There is also an article in today's Chicago Tribune (front page) that talks about Global Warming with residents of Bangladesh. It is pretty interesting. Check it out.
If you have some information to be posted, email to keanemd@gmail.com and we will get the info posted.
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