NBK Farmers Market Goes Greener at Recycling Day

Northbrook Farmers Market hosts its second annual Art of Recycling Day sponsored by Veolia, Wednesday, July 25, in the Our Lady of the Brook church parking lot, 3700 Dundee Road. 

"In just one year, this event has grown significantly, second only to opening day," said Dale Duda, the market's volunteer manager. "It just goes to show that people are really doing their part to do the right things when it comes to the environment," she said.

Several organizations are coming together to participate in the event.

• The midway will be lined with booths of "recycle artists" who offer unique and one-of-a-kind upcycled and repurposed treasures. All items for sale must be made with at least 50% materials that would have gone into our landfills, but now are usable, wearable and/or aesthetically pleasing objects.
• In keeping with the recycling theme, Northbrook's Good Will Industries will place a drop box for residents to donate clothing and shoes. Apparel items only please.
• Residents may drop off old paint, electronics, batteries and other household items in the Northfield Township Road District's collection vehicles. Paper shredding will be available also.
• Veolia Environmental Services, Northbrook's waste hauler, will offer tours of their natural gas-powered recycling truck and hand out information and tips on recycling to help reduce our village's waste stream.

Also, shoppers are invited to join YMCA-sponsored Sunrise Yoga on the Lawn at 7:15 a.m. and Arthritis Foundation Mid-Morning Tai Chi at 10 a.m., also on the lawn.

Participation in all events at the market are free of charge. The market is open rain or shine Wednesdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 10. Please visit www.olbparish.org for more details.