Across the suburbs, food scrap composting is taking hold at institutions and households that want to go beyond recycling. Composting diverts more material from landfills and lengthens their life spans. It also helps reduce greenhouse gases and cuts waste hauling costs. Further, the process recovers more nutrients than sending scraps down the garbage disposal, experts say. Read More

The Bluestem Earth Festival is organized by the Joliet Franciscan Sisters to increase awareness of the need for a healthy earth, healthy living and social justice issues in our community. All residents are invited to attend this family friendly event on the Unv of St. Francis campus on Sat, May 10 from 10am to 4pm FREE of charge. Read More

Will County won an award for their Textile Recycling efforts from USAgain, a textile recycling company. Read More