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The Des Plaines Public Library is Going Green With You
Welcome to the library's new resource for "green" information.
Here you will find useful information from trustworthy sources on topics like:
- Going green at home and in the workplace;
- Reducing your carbon footprint as well as the number of natural resources consumed each year;
- Properly recycling many different kinds of materials;
- Getting the facts on environmental issues from government agencies as well as published news sources;
- Teaching children how to "go green" and why environmentally-friendly behavior really makes a difference.
We will also use this space to inform you about ways in which DPPL is becoming more green and about special library programs relating to how we care for the Earth and our environment. Our "Going Green" collection will be updated frequently, so check back with us and don't forget to send us your suggestions and insights, too, by emailing us at: GoGreen@dppl.org
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The Des Plaines Public Works Department has provided the following information regarding area CFL (compact fluorescent lightbulbs) recycling opportunities:
- City of Des Plaines - Residents only may bring CFLs (limit 4) to the Public Works Garage, 1111 Joseph Schwab Road, Des Plaines. For details or questions call 847-391-5464.
- Ikea, Schaumburg - 1800 E. McConnor Parkway, Schaumburg, IL 60173. For additional information call 847-969-9700.
- Ikea, Bolingbrook - 750 E Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440. For information call 630-972-7900.
- Participating local Ace Hardware Stores - ComEd is partnering with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and Ace Hardware to conduct a pilot CFL recycling program where 148 participating local Ace Hardware stores in northern Illinois will accept used CFLs from ComEd customers through June 2008 and properly dispose of them in "IEPA-approved" recycling facilities. Contact your local store for information on their participation.
- Illinois Environmental Protection Agency - The IEPA co-Sponsors Locations and Events open to all Illinois residents. For details or questions call Waste Reduction Unit at 217-785-8604.
Earth 911 - Find out where to recycle paint, electronics, batteries, televisions, etc.
Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County - Find out how to dispose of household chemical waste and where to recycle paint, electronics, batteries and electronics.
Opt-Out/Prescreen - Reduce junk mail by opting out of prescreened and pre-approved offers from credit card and insurance companies.
Catalog Choice - Save a tree (or a whole forest!) - get only the catalogs that you want in your mailbox.
HINT: Save even more paper by signing up for e-mail newsletters and publications instead of printed ones.
Cartridge World USA - Recycle print cartridges or buy remanufactured print cartridges. (HINT: You can also bring your ink cartridges to the library's first floor atrium for recycling. Look for our table of recycling/reducing collection containers.)
Illinois Recycling Association
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Terra Pass - Purchase a TerraPass to fund clean energy projects. Calculate the carbon footprint of your daily commute, air travel, wedding or business.
CarbonFund
Make a donation that supports cleaner industry and tree-planting worldwide.
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Sign up for daily green-living tips in your e-mail.
HINT: - Add an eco-friendly note to your e-mail signature, like, "Please consider the Earth before you print this email." According to the USDA Forest Service, American office workers discard more than 100 million tons of paper every year.
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