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Recycling Q&A: What Does 'Tub' Mean in Curbside Recycling?

Recycling Q&A: What Does ‘Tub’ Mean in Curbside Recycling?

June 12, 2020
Communities, Consumers, Education, Environment, Events, Government, Homeowners, Local Economy, Public Service, Quality of Life, Recycling, WK-Communities

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series of recycling Q&A tips from Kane County Recycling Coordinator Jennifer Jarland. Got a question or idea…

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Ragu Recalls Pasta Sauces Due To Possible Plastic Fragments

Ragu Recalls Pasta Sauces Due To Possible Plastic Fragments

June 19, 2019
Business, Communities, Consumers, Education, Government, Health, Kane County Health Department, Public Safety

Mizkan America, Inc., — which is based in nearby Mount Prospect — has announced the voluntary recall of select production codes of certain RAGÚ® pasta…

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Earth Day 2019: Recycling Plastics — What's a 'Tub' And Can It Go In The Bin?

Earth Day 2019: Recycling Plastics — What’s a ‘Tub’ And Can It Go In The Bin?

April 12, 2019
Business, Consumers, Education, Environment, Events, Government, Recycling

The Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources and Kane County Connects are “Counting Down to Earth Day” with a series of articles on…

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Recycling Tip: Don't 'Waste' Your Summer

Recycling Tip: Don’t ‘Waste’ Your Summer

June 8, 2018
Business, Consumers, Education, Environment, Government, Homeowners, Recycling

Editor’s Note: This article is written by Kane County Recycling Coordinator Jennifer Jarland. Got a question or idea for a recycling tip? Contact Jarland at…

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Earth Day 2018: How Kane County Residents Can Combat Plastics Pollution

Earth Day 2018: How Kane County Residents Can Combat Plastics Pollution

April 13, 2018
Environment, Health, Jennifer Jarland!, Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources, Nature, Recycling, Sustainability

This article, contributed by Kane County Recycling Coordinator Jennifer Jarland, is part of a 15-part series of tips on how to make a positive environmental…

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Recycling Q&A: How About Recycling Spray Or Pump Tops?

Recycling Q&A: How About Recycling Spray Or Pump Tops?

March 9, 2018
Consumers, Education, Environment, Government, Homeowners, Recycling

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series of recycling tips from Kane County Recycling Coordinator Jennifer Jarland. Got a question or idea for…

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Hey, Jennifer Jarland! Can I Recycle My Caps and Lids? (Yes and No)

Hey, Jennifer Jarland! Can I Recycle My Caps and Lids? (Yes and No)

October 19, 2015
Environment, Recycling

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Kane County Recycling Coordinator Jennifer Jarland. You can reach her at 630-208-3841 or recycle@countyofkane.org. (SIDE NOTE TO LOCAL…

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