On Jan. 1, a new law aimed at keeping toxins out of landfills requires that Illinois consumers recycle all electronics, including computers, monitors, cell phones, printers, TVs, PDAs, scanners and more. Electronics contain heavy metals that can pollute groundwater when leached out of landfills, and they also contain valuable products such as gold, copper [...]
The U.S. Treasury Building in Washington DC, recently received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The building, constructed between 1836 and 1869, is considered the oldest building to receive LEED certification. The Treasury Building received its LEED Gold certification for numerous green programs and [...]
Jobs sometimes require works to be outdoors during hazardous winter conditions. Follow these guidelines for safety: Make sure snow and ice are cleared from work areas. Wear reflective clothing and eye, face and body protection. Guard against hypothermia and frostbite by wearing appropriate weather proof clothing, footwear, and gloves. If you warm up in running [...]
Through a state, city and local partnership, Millennium Reserve, a conservation initiative that will significantly increase natural green space in Chicago, will be created in the Calumet region. The Millennium Reserve: Calumet Core phase involves restoration of 15,000 acres of open space using $17.9 million from the Illinois Jobs Now! capital program to improve the [...]
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