Posts tagged with "recycling"
"Green" Blog Features Gardening Info
Posted by daccurso on 05/13/11
Need some tips on creating a great vegetable garden? Check out our new "green" blog - Our Voices, Green Choices. It highlights green projects and programs happening at the Library as well as providing news about all kinds of "green living" topics both locally and beyond.
Read the latest post Growing Green: Grow Your Own to learn about vegetable gardening which "has become a national craze and is one of the greenest things you can do for yourself and your family. Not only is it good for your wallet, but also for your health, your community and your appetite. (There is nothing like the taste of a home grown tomato!) It’s also an especially fun and educational activity to experience with children."
Recycle at the Library
Posted by daccurso on 05/01/12
Eyeglasses – During May and June, the library will once again be collecting used eyeglasses for use in medical missions to Third World countries. This year’s effort includes collecting prescription and reading glasses, as well as sunglasses. Children’s eyeglasses are especially needed. Look for a drop-off box near the Checkout Desk. Learn more about this humanitarian effort at www.eyeseemission.org.
Small Electronics – Help keep electronic devices out of our landfills by bringing them to the library for recycling. We are continuing to partner with Recycling Avenue, a nonprofit company run by a group of physically challenged young adults wanting to make a difference in their world. All donated items are tax deductible. Forms are on the bright blue bins near the Checkout Desk.
Complete list of accepted recyclables
Recycled Art
Posted by daccurso on 11/24/10
You can be creative while helping the environment by turning everyday objects into works of art. We will supply the materials. For ages 11–13. Register online or at the Reception Desk, 847-392-0100.
Date and time: Wednesday, November 24, 1–2:30 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
Recycling @ the Library
Posted by daccurso on 05/16/11
Small Electronics Recycling
The Library is again collecting small electronics for recycling. We are working with Recycling Avenue, a nonprofit company run by a group of physically challenged young adults wanting to make a difference in their world. All donated items are tax deductible. Forms will be on the bright blue bins near the Checkout Desk.
Accepted Items
Cell Phones, Laptops, Inkjet Cartridges, MP3 Players, Digital Cameras, Handheld Games, GPS Devices, Radar Detectors, eBook Readers, Graphing Calculators, Gold, Silver, and Platinum.
Not Accepted
Appliances
Computer monitors/towers
EYEsee - Eyeglasses Recycling
For the month of May the Library will be collecting used eyeglasses for medical missions to Third World countries. Look for a drop-off box near the Checkout Desk. Learn more about this humanitarian effort.
For the month of May the Library will be collecting used eyeglasses for medical missions to Third World countries. Look for a drop-off box near the Checkout Desk. Learn more about this humanitarian effort.
For questions about the Library's recycling program, please contact Linda Mulford at 847-506-2628.
Recycling Batteries, Prescription Medications, Household Chemicals, Sports Shoes or CFL Bulbs
Learn about local sites and dates for recycling these items through the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC).
Thanks for Your "Green" Giving
Posted by daccurso on 06/13/11
Thanks for helping others see the world more clearly by bringing in your used eyeglasses for our recent recycling event. Pictured with some of the 330 pairs of eyeglasses is St. Viator student and EYEsee rep Evelina Wozniak. The EYEsee organization facilitates the distribution of eyeglasses to third world countries through overseas medical missions.
The Library is continuing to collect small electronics for recycling - list of accepted items.
