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Recycling Tips: How To Turn Thanksgiving Into a Zero-Waste Holiday

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Editor’s Note: This article recycling tips article was recycled from a 2019 post by Kane County Recycling Coordinator Jennifer Jarland and Ashley Broussard, former intern…

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Get Inspired To Tackle Issue of Plastic Pollution! FVSN Hosts Nov. 18 Screening Webinar

November 16, 2020

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Join the Fox Valley Sustainability Network from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, and be inspired by 56 fifth graders from a Public…

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Kane County Upgrades Recycling Centers, Celebrates Nov. 15 America Recycles Day!

November 13, 2020

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Editor’s Note: This article is written by Kane County Recycling Coordinator Jennifer Jarland. Got a question or idea for a recycling tip? Call 630-208-3841 or…

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Good Natured: It Must Be 2020 — Birds Are ‘Irrupting’ All Over Kane County!

November 13, 2020

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EDITOR’S NOTE: This good-natured column was written by Pam Erickson Otto, the outreach ambassador for the St. Charles Park District. She can be reached at…

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Many Kane Homeowners Investing in Solar Power During Pandemic

November 12, 2020

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Despite the challenges of a pandemic, more people in Kane County and the surrounding area are investing in solar power. According to Citizens Utility Board…

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Nov. 14 Last Recycling Event of 2020: Electronics, Clothes, Books!

November 9, 2020

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Kane County’s last recycling event of the year is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 — so gather up your electronics, clothing and books for…

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Good Natured: ‘Hey, There’s a 4-Foot Snake in My House!’

November 6, 2020

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EDITOR’S NOTE: This good-natured column was written by Pam Erickson Otto, the outreach ambassador for the St. Charles Park District. She can be reached at…

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Pumpkin, Squash Recycling Event Set For Saturday, Nov. 7!

October 30, 2020

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Kane County, in conjunction with Pushing the Envelope Farm and Northern Illinois Food Bank, are offering a free pumpkin recycling event from 9 a.m. to…

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