Filed under: Green News | Tags: cash for kitchen clunkers, energy-efficient appliances, government rebates
Thinking about replacing that avocado green dinosaur of a fridge? How about that 20-year-old washing machine in your basement? You may just want to wait a few months before you replace those old, energy-wasters. Rumors are swirling about a home appliance version of the immensely popular “Cash for Clunkers” program. The so-called “Cash for Kitchen Clunkers” program may be coming soon to your state. The plan, through the U.S. Department of Energy, will possibly reward you with a tax credit for purchasing energy-efficient appliances. So in the coming months, be on the look-out for official news about “Cash for Kitchen Clunkers.” In the meantime, read more about the rumors on MSN Lifestyle.
Photo Credit: U.S. Department of Energy (http://www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/refrigerators.html).
Filed under: Green News, Uncategorized | Tags: electronics recycling, Golf Mill Shopping Center, recycling event
Have clutter? If you’re ready to part with your not-so-useful-anymore stuff, make a trip to the Spring Cleaning Reuse and Recycle event at the Golf Mill Shopping Center in Niles on Saturday, May 2, from 11am – 4pm. Examples of items that will be accepted include:
- Household electronics (computers, monitors, cell phones, PDA’s, video game consoles, etc.)
- Printer cartridges
- Gently used clothing and furniture
- Household hardware (kitchen and bathroom fixtures, doors, windows, and light fixtures, etc.)
If you have any questions about what items are acceptable to donate, contact the Golf Mill Shopping Center office at 847-699-1070.
Filed under: Green News | Tags: electronic junk, electronics recycling, Evanston
If you need to unload your used or decrepit computers or electronic devices, head to Evanston this Saturday, March 14. The city of Evanston is sponsoring a computer/electronics recycling event at James Park from 10am – 2pm at 300 Dodge Avenue. They will be accepting a variety of electronic goods, which will then be transported to CRT Processing, LLC in Janesville, WI. There is no cost for dropping off electronic goods, but some restrictions apply. Visit the Village of Morton Grove’s website for information about acceptable items. For questions about the event, please contact the City of Evanston’s Streets and Sanitation Division at (847) 866-2940 or refer to the City of Evanston’s website.
Filed under: Going Green at MGPL, Green Lifestyle, Green News, Green Tips, Random Factoids | Tags: carbon footprint, newspapers, online newspapers
If you want an easy way to be more environmentally friendly, stop your newspaper subscription. According to The Environment Equation by Alex Shimo, you can reduce your yearly carbon output by 580lbs when you read newspapers online. If you have a Morton Grove Public Library card, you can access more than 500 newspapers from more than 55 countries in 33 languages, all in full page format through our newest online database: PressDisplay.
The Environment Equation: 100 Factors That Can Add to or Subract from Your Total Carbon Footprint
Shimo, Alex
Maron, Christopher J.
2008/04 – Adams Media Corporation
9781598698145 Check the Library’s Catalog 100 Factors That Determine Your Impact on the Earth …More
Filed under: Green Activism, Green News | Tags: earth hour, environmental awareness
In a global effort to raise awareness about environmental issues, cities in more than 64 countries will observe Earth Hour. Participants in Earth Hour are encouraged to turn lights off for one hour at 8:30pm on March 28. Last year, Chicago’s participation resulted in a 7% savings of electricity (as reported by ComEd). Learn more about Earth Hour on their website.
Filed under: Green Lifestyle, Green News, Green Tips, Random Factoids | Tags: public transportation, saving money
If you’ve been chewing on the idea of ditching your car or at least keeping it parked more often, then here’s yet another excuse to do so. According to a recent study conducted by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), a person can save about $8,300 per year by taking public transportation. If you live in the Chicago area, you might save as much as $10,456 per year. The study takes into account a variety of factors, including the cost of parking. You might be surprised to learn that the savings APTA projects considers the recent drop in gas prices. Read APTA’s entire report, and go to publictransporation.org to calculate the costs of car ownership vs. public transporation.
Of course there are many other benefits to taking public transportation: reducing your carbon footprint, getting more exercise, and decreasing stress.
