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I grew up on the Near West Side of Chicago in a neighborhood of concrete and asphalt that was nearly…
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From the blog LiveGreen by kjaros on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

And you can make them yourself. It's easy!

Tear up your waste newspaper, soak it in a sink of water until it turns mushy, and then squeeze the mulch into a brick …

From the blog LiveGreen by kjaros on Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Since its founding in 1922, the Arboretum has demonstrated sustainable practices to benefit the community. As an outdoor museum, the Arboretum showcases trees as essential elements of livable communities and a …

From the blog LiveGreen by kjaros on Monday, November 2nd, 2009

1. Drive less - Every mile you drive creates one pound of carbon dioxide.

2. Mulch your plants and trees - It adds nutrients to the soil and keeps in moisture that reduces …

From the blog LiveGreen by kjaros on Monday, November 2nd, 2009

If you plan to install holiday lights this year, consider purchasing more energy efficient Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs). They have an average life span of 100,000 hours (vs. 1,500 hours) and reduce …

From the blog LiveGreen by kjaros on Friday, July 10th, 2009

We will be post additional ways the Arboretum is working on the three Rs of RECYCLE, REUSE and REDUCE in the coming weeks. Check back to see what else is happening. …

From the blog LiveGreen by kjaros on Monday, June 22nd, 2009

The Morton Arboretum continues to work on the three Rs of RECYCLE, REUSE and REDUCE. Check back to see what else is happening. And let us know what you are doing at …