Earth Chats

In this episode: Join Kay, Heather, and Carol as they interview Dr. Sarah Richart, Professor of Biology and... Read more » The post E7S4- Inspiring Plastic Consciousness & a Virtue of Moderation: An interview with Dr. Sarah Richart, professor at Azusa Pacific University appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode: Join Kay, Heather, and Carol as they interview Louise Kelly, singer/songwriter and longtime friend of... Read more » The post S4E6 – We Belong to the Earth…Chats. A musical conversation with Earth Chats producer, musician, and educator Louise Kelly appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode: Join Kay, Heather, Carrie, and Carol as they discuss how future builders and innovators hone... Read more » The post S4E5 – Build it Green! The Sustainable Design Challenge appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode: Join Kay, Heather, and Carol as they dish about the Norman Rockwell-esque community events that... Read more » The post S4E4 – Pack your car for the drive-thru of a lifetime: You're going to a Recycling Extravaganza! appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode: Join Kay, Heather, and Carol as they honor World Water Day (March 22nd) and recall... Read more » The post S4E3 – How to honor World Water Day (March 22) & those who live downstream from you. appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode: Join Kay, Heather, and Carol as they explore everyday ways you can rescue metals from... Read more » The post S4E2 – Mindful of Metals: “Why can't I put metal hangers in my recycling bin?” and other metal mysteries uncovered. appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode: Join Kay, Heather, and Carol as they count the blessings of their brand new, 19,000-foot... Read more » The post S4E1 – BRAND NEW: 19,000 Square Feet of SCARCE. How did we get here and what's inside? appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode:  Kay, Heather, and Carol talk about the best books with visiting professor from Azusa Pacific... Read more » The post S3 Episode 11 – Books that influence us: inspiring action, and building hope. appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode:  Kay, Heather, and Carol, explore ways to increase holiday cheer while decreasing holiday waste. Good... Read more » The post S3 Episode 10: Green your holiday appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode:  Chief chatters Kay, Heather, and Carol, explore what it means to shop mindfully.  Is 500...

In this episode:  Join Kay, Heather, and Carol, as they discuss the “volunteer gig of a lifetime” with... Read more » The post S3 Episode 7 – Volunteer gig of a lifetime: Meet Jim Marshall of SCARCE-LY USED Books and Records appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode:  Join Kay, Heather, and Carol, as they chat with SCARCE volunteer Susan McNeil Marshall, co-manager... Read more » The post S3 Episode 6 – Meet Susan McNeil-Marshall of SCARCE-LY Used Books and Records, Retired & Repurposed Librarian appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode:  Join Kay, Heather, and Carol, as they share answers to the following question: How do... Read more » The post S3 Episode 5 – Well-Connected: Have something that's too good to throw away? SCARCE “knows a guy.” appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode:  Join Kay, Heather, Erin, and Carol, as they share answers to the following question: How...

In this episode:  Join Kay, Heather, and Carol, in this talk through Hope's Garden. What have they unearthed?... Read more » The post S3 Episode 3 – Hope's Garden: Growing new purpose at DuPage County Jail appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode:  Join Kay, Heather, Carol, and Erin as they chat it up about hosting a Recycling... Read more » The post S3 Episode 2 – Recycling Extravaganzas: Building community while saving so much from the landfill appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode: Join Kay, Heather, Carrie and Carol as they dish about Smashing Pumpkins (the act of... Read more » The post S3 Episode 1 – Don't trash it: Smash it! How to host a Pumpkin Smash in Illinois (#1 producer of pumpkins) and beyond. appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode:  Interview with Dave Gorman, board member and representative of the fabulous non-profit Working Bikes. Working... Read more » The post S2 Episode 20 – Your Old Bike's New Home: An interview with Dave Gorman of Working Bikes appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode:  How does ONE ReStore location divert 1000 tons of material out of the landfill? Find... Read more » The post S2 Episode 19 – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: RESTORE! Interview with Jim Fessler of ReStore appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode: Your friends at SCARCE answer frequently asked questions. China, the USA and wish-cycling. Spatula-clean is... Read more » The post S2 Episode 18 – Think Globally, Ask Locally appeared first on SCARCE.

What can high school students do to help the environment? Downers Grove South High School students Heather Lea... Read more » The post S2 Episode 17 – Earth Action: DGS High School Students Speak appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode: ? Celebrating the 50th anniversary Earth Day. ?Celebrating Earth Chat's 1 year anniversary.  Champions of... Read more » The post S2 Episode 16 – Earth Day Champions appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode: The inside scoop on this inspiring non-profit. An acronym explained: School & Community Assistance for... Read more » The post S2 Episode 15 – SCARCE Inspires appeared first on SCARCE.

Reduce your carbon footprint. Reduce your energy consumption. In this episode: There's a reason pots have lids. Put... Read more » The post S2 Episode 14 – Coming from a place of power. appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode: The preciousness of water. Heather has a great business idea. Greywater. Storm Drain Medallions. Living... Read more » The post S2 Episode 13 – Water: keepin' it clean. appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode: Indoor composting. Starting your own worm bin for home or school. Not just any worm:... Read more » The post S2 Episode 12 – Vermicomposting: welcome the worms appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode: Carol, Heather and Kay interview Adam Kreuzer, an advocate with the International Dark Sky Association.... Read more » The post S2 Episode 11 – Dream of Dark Skies: interview with Adam Kreuzer of Int'l Dark-Sky Association appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode: If it came from nature, it returns to nature. Getting kids involved. Getting worms involved.... Read more » The post S2 Episode 10 – Compost: giving back to the Earth appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode: George Washington, the conservationist. Gardens, horses, distillery. Love for soil. Care for water. Responsibility to... Read more » The post S2 Episode 9 – Founding Fathers: In the Green appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode: Start a habitat for Monarchs! Milkweed: The only plant that monarchs lay their eggs on.... Read more » The post S2 Episode 8 – The Milkweed Effect: Interview with Laura Fanning, Monarch Enthusiast appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode: Kay writes laws. The value of research. The deficiency of (some) labels. Hoses lined with... Read more » The post S2 Episode 7 – Hazardous Waste: what we can't recycle and how to get rid of it. appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode: Know where your food comes from. Cooking and frugality. Food science: Something's bubbling in the... Read more » The post S2 Episode 6 – Can you can? Mary can. Interview with Mary Krystinak, owner of Mary's Wholesome Living appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode: What's the difference between recycling and reusing? Why have grandchildren? Take a road trip for... Read more » The post S2 Episode 5 – What do Books, Instruments, Flags, and Keys Have in Common? Special Collections @ SCARCE. appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode: Heather's thoughts about junk mail. Surprise! Paper cups and plates, napkins and paper towels are... Read more » The post S2 Episode 4 – The Story on Recycling Paper appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode…Curbside Follies. The history of Pop Tabs: who knew? (Kay knows!) All metal is recyclable: Some is... Read more » The post S2 Episode 3 – “Metaling” around with Recycling appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode, Carol gets glassy-eyed over a broken salad bowl. Kay drinks soup out of a pickle jar:... Read more » The post S2 Episode 2 – Recycling Glass: Container glass YAY. Other glass NAY. appeared first on SCARCE.

Join us for a countdown to Earth Day with season 2 of Earth Chats. We're releasing an episode... Read more » The post S2 Episode 1 – Plastics: To be or not to be recycled (that is the question). appeared first on SCARCE.

S.C.A.R.C.E. is School & Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education. And so much more! Learn about this... Read more » The post S1 Episode 7 – Learning and Interning appeared first on SCARCE.

Tending the Garden, Not Forcing the Garden with Dr. Michael Knapp You can find a list of all... Read more » The post S1 Episode 6 – Permaculture appeared first on SCARCE.

Positive momentum. Plastic alternatives. “Cradle to Cradle” or “Cradle to Grave” Inventions. Zero Waste. PASTA straws vs Plastic... Read more » The post S1 Episode 5 – Plastics appeared first on SCARCE.

Optimism. Safe for your yard, safe for your pets. Gift ideas: Hoses for Showers. What's your favorite garden?... Read more » The post S1 Episode 4 – Gardens (Part 2 of 2) Know your Garden appeared first on SCARCE.

It's finally Spring. Smells first thing in the morning. Getting rid of grass. Thriving Dandelions. Zero chemicals on... Read more » The post S1 Episode 3: Gardening (Part 1 of 2) Know your Garden! appeared first on SCARCE.

In episode 2, we discuss just some of the amazing things about trees to celebrate Arbor Day! The post S1 Episode 2 – All things should come with trees appeared first on SCARCE.

In this episode: Kaitlyn and Carol chat with Kay McKeen, Director of non-profit, SCARCE about the first Earth... Read more » The post S1 Episode 1: Kick-off on Earth Day! appeared first on SCARCE.

Your weekly discussion on how to live your most sustainable life. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever... Read more » The post Episode 0 – Earth Chats appeared first on SCARCE.