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Cook County Releases 2019 Sustainability Report

Today Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle released the Cook County 2019 Annual Sustainability Report.

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Environment, Sustainability, Emissions, News

Dirty Dozen: Only flatten cardboard and corrugated boxes. No crushing other containers!

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Resources, Recycling, Waste, Waste Reduction, Reduce, Reuse, Sustainability

Diapers and Needles, Oh My!

CCDES is a member of the Illinois Recycling Contamination Task Force, a group that addresses pressing recycling issues throughout the state.

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Resources, Recycling, Waste, Waste Reduction, Reduce, Reuse, Sustainability

How to Recycle Online Packaging

After you get an online package, are you stuck on what to do with the wrapping and packaging?

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Resources, Recycling, Waste, Waste Reduction, Sustainability

Dirty Dozen December: No Frozen Food Containers

If it’s made from paperboard, it must be recyclable, right? Not always! Frozen food boxes pose a challenge to the recycling process.

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Resources, Recycling, Waste Reduction, Waste, Reduce, Reuse, Sustainability