In 2010, The Morton Arboretum deployed an industry-leading sustainable lighting system, generously donated by Molex Incorporated. Transcend RM2 lights operate more efficiently and consume less electricity than conventional incandescent or fluorescent …

This year . . .

* Give gifts that don't involve buying anything - time together, a back rub, babysitting, seeds from your garden.

* Give the gift that keeps on growing - …

Small engines are inefficient and dirty, too. Did you know that running a leaf blower for 1 hour is equivalent to driving your car 350 miles! Here are some  alternatives:

1. Don't …

Before homes had forced heat and air conditioning, people made door drapes to seal entry ways and keep their home's temperature stable. Use this tip to save money and energy now.

First, …

Beginning Monday, December 14, The Morton Arboretum will be retrofiting and replacing light fixtures in the Administration and Research office buildings. The outside contractor will be providing more energy efficient fixtures and lamps, …

Wood burning stoves are highly energy efficient. They are designed to reduce the amount of soot, smoke and ash produced compared to a standard open fire, and they direct heat out …

Everybody shops. But not everybody realizes how environmentally important it is to shop consciously. To precycle is to make buying choices that support responsible products and packaging, make recycling easier and …

An Energy Star refrigerator uses 50% less energy and could reduce your bills by $112 anually. Use Energy Star-rated appliances whenever possible.

Energy Star-qualified appliances also use 10% - 50%  less energy …

Aggressive driving - speeding, rapid acceleration, heavy braking - wastes gas. It can lower your gas mileage by 33% at highway speeds and by 5% around town. Aggressive drivers use an …

If you turn down your thermostat by 1 degree, your heating costs will decrease 3%. If you turn down 10%-15% for 8 hours a day, you'll reduce your heating bills by …