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The Sunday, July 6 edition of the Chicago Tribune featured two reports on rain barrels in Chicago. Erika Slife reports “Chicago-area gardeners thirst for rain barrels,” following local gardener Jim Hollingsed - a resident of Evergreen Park - and the “green engine” that powers his backyard: a 40-gallon rain barrel.

According to Jill Horist, manager of public affairs for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, these barrels have been selling like crazy. With the price for a 50-60 gallon barrel averaging $40, the district has been flooded with demand. The initial 1,500 rain barrels have been sold with another 600 customers on a waiting list. Hollingsed said he doesn’t consider himself an environmentalist, but says he’s “trying to put the ‘green’ back in Evergreen Park.”
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With such a high demand this summer, finding a rain barrel for purchase might not be easy. The second report features ways to find out how to get one in your backyard. This report includes The Conservation Foundation’s 55-gallon rain barrels available by calling 630-553-0687, ext. 302, or by e-mailing jkleinwachter@theconservationfoundation.org.
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