MAKING DEMOCRACY WORK

Did you know that in 2023, the US sold more than 100 billion single-use plastic beverage containers? Or that it takes several times as much water to manufacture a plastic water bottle than fits inside the bottle. Planet vs. Plastics is this year’s Earth Day theme.

Chicago’s Food Scrap Drop-Off Program is already making a difference for our environment. Launched last October, over 67 tons of food scraps have been composted instead of landfilled, equivalent to preventing the emissions from burning 4,928 gallons of gasoline.

The city does not offer recycling for the re-homing of those from the arachnid community. But for most anything else a human uses—we’ve got you covered! We’ve got a mega-guide to help you reduce, recycle or reuse in Chicago.

Did you know February 18 was National Battery Day? We didn't either! As battery usage increases, we should think about their impact on the environment and what we can do to make them more sustainable.

It’s that time of year—lobby season in Springfield! It’s a perfect chance to go to the state capitol and talk directly to legislators about why environmental issues matter. Join us March 6 for Lobby Day for Soil Health.

US subsidies to the fossil fuel industry are expanding, not shrinking. Let’s make a change and use that money more wisely.

Are you interested in composting? Or maybe you’re a diehard composting enthusiast? International Compost Awareness Week is May 5–11.

Despite growing evidence of potential health threats, plastic chemicals remain widespread in our food at concerningly high levels. Here’s what you can do to limit the plastic you eat.

Science is starting the year strong with a new finding: the prevalence of tiny bits of plastic floating in plastic water bottles is at least 10-100x higher than previously thought. Make 2024 the year you ditch the single-use plastic bottle!