By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com For holiday gift-giving this year, do any people on your list want to make less of an impact on the planet or lack space in their homes for new things? Perhaps someone would enjoy a new experience or a donation made in their name to a worthy cause instead of a […]
McHenry County’s official 2023 Green Guide available The 2023 McHenry County Green Guide is now available online and in print, featuring the latest information on recycling hazardous household waste, electronics, motor oil, batteries, polystyrene (Styrofoam), and more. New in the 17th edition of the publication is a guide on recycling plastic film and two guest […]
Celebration of Earth Day public event on April 23 Earth Day will be celebrated at Prairieview Education Center in Crystal Lake from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 23. The free event for all ages will be hosted by the McHenry County Conservation District and the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County. The annual celebration will […]
Gift-giving season is here, and that means everyone will have an excess of waste come the new year. Make sure you know how to dispose of materials correctly; always call your waste hauler to check what they will and will not recycle and compost. If your waste hauler will not accept a particular item and […]
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