By Mavis Bates I recently presented a workshop at a youth conference on the climate crisis. One of the handmade posters in the hallway read, “My therapist told me to speak my truth: I’m scared.” Yes, our young people are scared about the future and they want us grown-ups to
Aurora residents, Charles and Karen Lorence of Lorence’s Honey Bee Haven, center, receive mugs following their presentation on beekeeping Tuesday at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora meeting at the Prisco Center.
Kane County, in conjunction with Pushing the Envelope Farm and Northern Illinois Food Bank, will offer a free pumpkin-recycling event in Geneva from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 2 at Pushing the Envelope Farm, 1700 Averill Road in Geneva. Non-compostables such as candles, yarn hair, stickers, googly eyes, plastic
Everyone is invited to drop off their leftover pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns at the Pumpkin Smash from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Ron Ory Community Garden Plots, 811 S. West Street, Naperville. Kids can smash their pumpkins or families may drop off their pumpkins. This is a
Last of two parts The first part can be viewed at thevoice.us/non-profit-givepower-brings-water-to-residents-in-africa-asia Clean water often has been referred to as “Blue Gold” and it certainly deserves such a title. Business Insider included the following article written by Morgan McFall-Johnsen. Here is part two in which individuals in Africa and Asia
First of two parts Clean water often has been referred to as “Blue Gold” and it certainly deserves such a title. Business Insider included the following article written by Morgan McFall-Johnsen. “A new solar-powered device turns salt water into fresh drinking water. “GivePower, the nonprofit behind the technology, is debuting
The next chapter meeting of the Greater Aurora Area Chapter, Citizens’ Climate Lobby will be Tuesday, Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m. at Oswego Presbyterian Church, 1976 Route 25, Oswego (Classroom 4). The meetings are usually on the Tuesday after the second Saturday monthly talk. However, due to a scheduling conflict, this
The Village of Lisle, in partnership with DuPage County, will have a document destruction event for DuPage County residents from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 26 in Commuter Parking Lot C just south of Village Hall, 925 Burlington Avenue, Lisle. Papers can be brought to the event in shopping
The second part is available at thevoice.us/plant-based-meat-options-increasing-exponentially-2 Last of three parts Here is the continuation of the Food Revolution Network article submitted by Ocean Robbins on plant-based meat options. Veggie burgers fall into four categories. One is pea protein-based (Beyond Burgers, Dr. Praeger’s All-American Veggie Burger) and two, Soy Protein
By Jerry Nowicki Sterigenics, a medical supply sterilization company linked to increased cancer risk in the DuPage County area, said Monday it plans to “exit its ethylene oxide sterilization operations in Willowbrook.” According to the U.S. Department of Labor, chronic exposure to ethylene oxide, used in some medical supply sterilization
Editor’s note: This article is written by Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County recycling and education director Mary S. Allen, along with Kane County recycling coordinator Jennifer Jarland, both of whom are members of the Illinois Task Force for Recycling Contamination Solutions. The article is part of a year-long
First of three parts Ocean Robbins submitted the following article for the Food Revolution Network. “Inspired by health, ethical, and environmental concerns, more people are eating plant-based foods and plant-based meat alternatives. And the range of options is growing rapidly. But, how do veggie burgers and fake meats stack up?
The city government of Naperville is offering qualified residential and non-residential Naperville Electric Utility customers a $200 rebate for a Level 2 or Level 3 electric vehicle charging station installed for personal use or a $500 rebate for a Level 2 or Level 3 electric vehicle charging station installed for
The Kane County Electronics Recycling Program one-day event will be Saturday, Oct. 12 at a new location, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 Sullivan Road, Aurora. Hours will be from 8 a.m. to noon. Electronics and books will be accepted. There is a fee for TVs and computer monitors,
The Aurora GreenFest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 will be all about sustainability and living gently on the earth. Parking at Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois, is limited and there is a parking plan which includes Aurora Township shuttle bus service to and from four
