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| 07/03/2008 - Red, White, and Green This summer, Chicagoans are looking forward to brightening up the summer with some fireworks for the Fourth of July. But this year, think twice before planning that backyard barbecue. Read more... |
| 07/01/2008 - The Green Side of the Taste It’s time once again for the country’s largest outdoor food festival. Chicago’s Annual Taste of Chicago, held at Grant Park, takes place June 27-July 6. Read more... |
| 07/01/2008 - Green July Events Summer in Chicago usually means neighborhood festivals and days at the lake. This year, combine these events with some eco-friendly living to make this summer your greenest yet. Read more... |
| 06/25/2008 - Get Outside and Go Green Kids and nature need each other. A growing body of scientific and anecdotal evidence demonstrates how important experience outside is to healthy childhood development. Read more... |
| 06/24/2008 - For That Sustainable Ahhhhh Moment Allyu Spa owner Tamara Wills’s plan was to make the most consciously thought-out spa in Chicago. Read more... |
| 06/19/2008 - Scrubbing out the Lies When a company starts promoting their 'greenness', consumers should take heed due to the recent phenomenon of "greenwashing." Read more... |
| 06/17/2008 - It's For the Birds--MGG Okay, green families, let’s get to work on attracting birds to your backyards! Although this is not the time to be filling the birdfeeders Read more... |
| 06/17/2008 - Salvage One One way to reduce the negative impact of remodeling a home or business is through creative reuse of existing materials: designing with salvage. Read more... |
| 06/12/2008 - Greening Dad Summer has finally taken up residency here in Chicago, and for sons and daughters alike, that means Father’s Day is just around the corner. Read more... |
| 06/10/2008 - Smart Home: Green + Wired There’s a new building at the Museum of Science & Industry in Hyde Park. No, it’s not part of the renovations that preceded the institution’s 75th year-- it’s Chicago’s greenest home. Read more... |
| 06/05/2008 - Semi-Local Travel This Summer Gas prices putting your summer vacation plans on hold? This June, you won’t need to travel to distant locations for ideal weather and fun happenings. Read more... |
| 06/03/2008 - The Birds and the Bees – Talking to Our Kids About Endangered Species Much time at school this past year has been devoted to ecological issues, much to the delight of green parents such as myself, and many of you reading this column. The traditional “Three Rs” have been joined by the new mantra of “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle”. Read more... |
| 06/03/2008 - June Events Ahh, June. Spring will be leaving, and summer will be taking its place. So, how are you going to be spending this month? Here’s a couple of ideas. Read more... |
| 05/29/2008 - Melting Ice Reading news and reports on climate change can be a powerful experience, but sometimes it takes a visual experience to truly connect people with the issue. Read more... |
| 05/27/2008 - Chicago's Own Green Exchange The Green Exchange has been quietly sitting in Logan Square, at the corner of Diversey and Rockwell, for some time now. Read more... |
| 05/22/2008 - Top 10 Green Myths--Part 2 It’s easy being green, if you can sort out eco-fact from fiction. So, we’re dispelling ten of the most common myths to help you live greener, wiser. Read more... |
| 05/19/2008 - To Tree or Not To Tree—That is the Question Will Chicago become “the greenest city in America” like our mayor hopes? And if so, what part will trees play in the equation? Read more... |
| 05/19/2008 - Top 10 Green Myths--Part 1 It’s easy being green, if you can sort out eco-fact from fiction. So, we’re dispelling ten of the most common myths to help you live greener, wiser. Read more... |
| 05/15/2008 - Green Spring Cleaning It’s that time of year when the weather gets warmer, the flowers start to bloom, and you can finally open up those windows and give your home a nice scrub down. Read more... |
| 05/13/2008 - Chicago's Spring Green Affairs Whether you’re looking for information on a specific green topic, or are curious about all things green, this third week in May is a great place to find these answers. Read more... |
| 05/08/2008 - This Old House How green are the historic stone and brick buildings that make our city’s architectural heritage so rich? Read more... |
| 05/06/2008 - Give Mom a Little Green This Sunday This Mother's Day, don't scramble for grocery-store chocolates at the last minute. Instead, show your mom that she has taught you well by translating old lessons into a fun, green alternative. Read more... |
| 05/06/2008 - Mrs. Green-Genes: Three Generations of Green Living When I was a kid, I loved the Barrel of Monkeys game—you know, you take one S-shaped monkey and try to hook it onto another monkey, making a chain while trying not to lose any of the already-connected ones. Read more... |
| 05/02/2008 - May Events Looking for green things to do during May? Check out A Fresh Squeeze's list of green happenings. Know of an event that's not listed below? Send us any information and we can include your event as well. Read more... |
| 05/01/2008 - How Does Your Garden Grow? If you live in the city, you may only have a postage-stamp-sized space for planting. But space doesn’t have to limit your green thumb. Read more... |
| 04/29/2008 - A Second Life for Trees Trees, like all living things, have a limited number of days on this earth. So what happens to a majestic Elm after its leaves have changed for the last time? Read more... |
| 04/24/2008 - Mrs. Green-Genes: Three Generations of Green Living Who is Mrs. Green-Genes and what’s her story? Well, I’ll give you a bit of history and let you figure out the rest. Read more... |
| 04/24/2008 - Mrs. Green-Genes: Three Generations of Green Living Every season, it seems that the fashion industry is touting some other color as “the new black”. Pink, brown, red, white--they’ve all had their 15 minutes of fame. Yet we still turn back to black as the sartorial standard of formality and elegance. Read more... |
| 04/22/2008 - The Alternatives to CFL's Incandescent light bulbs are being phased off store shelves, and are being replaced by compact fluorescent bulbs. But what about the other options? Read more... |
| 04/17/2008 - Vintage Decor Want to jazz up your pad with some vintage swag? A local expert gives her tips on this eco-friendly decorating option. Read more... |
| 04/15/2008 - The Genesis of Green Living The decision to start living green is different for all of us. For some, it is a gradual process, for others an “aha” moment. Regardless of how or when, there is always an inspiration. Read more... |
| 04/15/2008 - Community Gardening Don't have a yard? Chicago's more than 600 commuinty gardens offer an easy way to get your fix. Read more... |
| 04/10/2008 - Keep Energy In Its Place The sleuths at Energy Detectives will help you maximize your home's energy efficiency. Read more... |
| 04/08/2008 - Eco-Andersonville When working toward sustainability, it makes sense to think locally. For one Chicago group, that means getting down to the neighborhood level. Read more... |
| 04/03/2008 - Get Out and Go Green! With Earth Day coming up on April 22, there are plenty of ways to show green support … and even learn a thing or two! Read more... |
| 04/01/2008 - Super Water It's tough for tap water to compete with wasteful, ramped-up bottled versions. But wait ... your kitchen-variety H20 may not be as ho-hum as you think. Read more... |
| 04/01/2008 - April Events Want to know what's going on in Chicago during Earth Month? Check out this list of events. Read more... |
| 03/27/2008 - Green Kids' Party Ideas Green-minded party pros share tips on throwing a low-impact shindig that's still a blast for the kids. Read more... |
| 03/25/2008 - Get Out of Town! Does spring leave you wanting to get away? Get your Megabus tickets and travel in sustainable style. Read more... |
| 03/20/2008 - The Raw Deal Local proponents of raw foodism argue that their method can help diners be healthier ... and possibly greener. Read more... |
| 03/18/2008 - Eco-Friendly Fitness Two local studios are blazing trails in the world of green fitness. Read more... |
| 03/12/2008 - Beyond St. Patrick's Day When celebrating St. Patrick’s Day alongside the Chicago River, have you ever wondered if the tradition of dyeing the water green is, well, not so green? Read more... |
| 03/11/2008 - Organic Office Snacks Since the vending machine’s key selling point is convenience, why not fill your office with fruits instead? Local delivery services make it easy. Read more... |
| 03/06/2008 - Will You Go Dark? On March 29, Chicago will lead the U.S. in Earth Hour by turning off lights all over the city. But there's more to the event than just going dim. Read more... |
| 03/05/2008 - Green Shopping Simplified Need eco-friendly office supplies? Organic catnip? MeGoGreen can help you eliminate some of the guesswork. Read more... |
| 02/28/2008 - Toilet Talk Is your toilet a water-sipper or a wasteful guzzler? Trim water bills with these simple but effective tips. Read more... |
| 02/26/2008 - Greening Sears Tower and the Mart A partnership with the Clinton Foundation will fund green retrofits for the Sears Tower and Merchandise Mart. Read more... |
| 02/21/2008 - Greener Takeout Takeout doesn't always have to come with a side of environmental unfriendliness. Just ask GrubHub founder Matt Maloney. Read more... |
| 02/19/2008 - Perma-who? Practitioners of permaculture believe it’s possible to design self-sustaining food sources whether you’ve got a 100-acre farm or a suburban backyard. Learn what they mean, and see a living example in Illinois! Read more... |
| 02/14/2008 - Dream Small Images of trendy micro-homes abound. The slick designs might not suit everyone, but it's the principle of the thing that really matters. Read more... |
| 02/12/2008 - Be Choosy About Chocolate The truth about the conventional chocolate industry isn't so sweet. Luckily, a local bakery hand-crafts chocolates that are socially responsible, organic and delicious! Read more... |
| 02/07/2008 - The Dirt on Detox If you vowed to get healthy in 2008, a detox diet can be a good starting point. But first, there are some important things you should know. Read more... |
| 02/05/2008 - To Buy or Drive? Do you need the newest hybrid car to be as green as possible? The truth might surprise you. Read more... |
| 01/31/2008 - A New Green Standard The U.S. Green Building Council unveiled a new program that will allow architects, builders and homebuyers to measure the green-ness of new living spaces. Here's how to use it. Read more... |
| 01/28/2008 - Green Voters' Guide Want to know which politicians are promoting clean air and who’s full of hot air? Knowing the big green issues will help you prepare for Illinois’ Feb. 5 Super Tuesday primary. Read more... |
| 01/24/2008 - Make the Right Call Recycling your old cell phone keeps toxic materials out of the environment, and helps conserve resources used to make new phones. Best of all, it's easy! Read more... |
| 01/22/2008 - Rest Easy An organic mattress can benefit your health and the environment—and give you the restful night of sleep you’ve always dreamed of. Read more... |
| 01/17/2008 - Museums Go Green There’s a reason to take pride in our museums that you may not have heard about: They’re role models in the effort to make Chicago greener. Want to know why? Read more... |
| 01/15/2008 - Back to Nature Ok, some bad news/good news. The bad news? Illinois has less natural area left than 48 of the 50 states. The good news? We’re ahead of the curve in doing something about it. Read more... |
| 01/10/2008 - Heat Smart An inefficient heating system can waste up to 50 percent of its energy. But you can curb carbon emissions with these tips for regulating temperature. Read more... |
| 01/08/2008 - Expand Your Eco-Network Ever feel like the only one on your block who recycles? Add these green events to your social calendar and make some new eco-minded friends. Read more... |
| 01/08/2008 - Donate a Dollar Program Want to learn more about A Fresh Squeeze's Donate a Dollar Program? Read more... |
| 01/03/2008 - Return to Sender According to the EPA, we each get about 40 pounds of junk mail every year. Here are easy (and free!) ways to reduce the clutter. Read more... |
| 01/01/2008 - Green Goals for 2008 Need some ideas for going greener in 2008? Check out resolutions from other A Fresh Squeeze readers. Read more... |
| 12/27/2007 - Fighting Winter Blues Seasonal Affective Disorder affects more than 10,000 Americans every year. Read on for some natural ways to lift your mood during the darker months. Read more... |
| 12/25/2007 - Lend a Green Hand Taking community actions is one of the best ways to ensure a greener future for Chicago. Here are three local organizations that would love to hear from you. Read more... |
| 12/20/2007 - Fly The Greener Skies The aviation industry is responsible for 2% of all global emissions. But take heart: the industry's key players are now taking major steps to be greener. Read more... |
| 12/18/2007 - Last-Minute Green Gifts Desperate to find that last-minute gift? These are our picks for easy green gifts that will seem anything but rushed. Read more... |
| 12/13/2007 - Traveling Lightly Think eco-tourism can only apply to a no-frills jungle trek? Whether you're planning an Amazon adventure or a business trip, you can still travel consciously with these tips. Read more... |
| 12/11/2007 - Eat Local All Winter In the colder months, you’ll find tasty greens, root vegetables, mushrooms, squash, locally raised meats, dried fruits and more. You just have to know where to look. Read more... |
| 12/06/2007 - Green Appliances Ready to upgrade your old appliances? Here's a look at the energy and money you'll save by going greener! Read more... |
| 12/04/2007 - Got a Green Guy? Need a gift for one of the wonderful eco-guys in your life? These are our picks for the perfect present. Read more... |
| 11/28/2007 - Eco-friendly Snow Sports Whether you love it or hate it, snow is surely gonna fall. So why not enjoy it this winter with these eco-friendly outdoor adventures? Read more... |
| 11/26/2007 - Recycle This! When it comes to recycling, not all materials are created equal. And while Chicago's is less-than-perfect, it still makes sense to focus on the materials that matter most.< Read more... |
| 11/21/2007 - Green Gifts for Kids Holiday shopping for kids was always stressful, even when you weren’t worried about lead paint, phthalates, and BPA contamination. Read more... |
| 11/19/2007 - Green Gifts for Baby Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your favorite eco-conscious baby? Read more... |
| 11/14/2007 - Biking through the Snow Forget the sled and the sleigh. Winter’s the perfect time for a bike ride. But with low temperatures and changing conditions, you’ll need a little planning before you hit that deserted lakefront trail. Read more... |
| 11/12/2007 - A New Crop of Organic Caterers Around town, Chef Greg Christian is known as Chicago’s Conscious Caterer. But he happened upon it quite accidentally. Read more... |
| 11/07/2007 - Combating Congestion With family flung so far way, chances are you’ll be spending some quality time with the roadway this holiday season. Read more... |
| 11/05/2007 - Sustainable Coffee and Tea You know whether you’re a decaf, half-caf, espresso, latte, or tea drinker. But there are just as many ways to sip sustainably. Read more... |
| 10/31/2007 - A Buyer's Guide to Greener Energy Carbon footprint got you down? You may be looking for a way to offset those emissions—and renewable energy certificates, also known as green tags, could be the easiest, most affordable answer around. Read more... |
| 10/29/2007 - Who Pulled the Plug on Lake Michigan? Tides are supposed to be small in lakes. They’re supposed to come in and go back out. But that’s not what’s happening with Lake Michigan—water’s going out, and it’s not coming back. Read more... |
| 10/24/2007 - Carbon Calculators Wondering how big of a carbon footprint you’re making? Online carbon calculators can give you a quick estimate. Read more... |
| 10/22/2007 - Organic Milk You pay more for organic milk thinking that it’s better for you and the cows. But what you get depends on what you buy. Read more... |
| 10/17/2007 - Why Halloween is Truly Scary Walk down the holiday aisle in any big box store and you’ll find racks of pre-fab costumes—a sea of polyester and vinyl that will hit the landfill before you’ve even come down from your sugar high. And their environmental and health impacts are, well, spooky. Read more... |
| 10/15/2007 - Trees Against Global Warming What could be greener than a tree? Those leafy super heroes can slow floods, stop soil erosion, and turn CO2 into oxygen. Read more... |
| 10/10/2007 - A Greener Car Wash Quick—a show of hands. How would you like to wash your car the same way you hail a cab? Read more... |
| 10/08/2007 - Eat like a Local All right, so you know that “local” is fast becoming the new buzzword in green eating. Its benefits can include preserving farmland, encouraging responsible agriculture, and healthier food choices. Read more... |
| 10/03/2007 - The Truth about Bio-Plastic Does bottled water quench your thirst but not your guilt? Read more... |
| 10/01/2007 - Green Roofs Keep on Growing They may have originated in Babylon—but green roofs have found a new home in Chicago. Read more... |
| 09/26/2007 - The Recycling Afterlife Sure you recycle, but what actually happens to your recyclables? We caught up with Mike McNamee, director of recycling collections at the Resource Center, to demystify the post-drop-off process. Read more... |
| 09/24/2007 - Beautiful or Safe? You know your favorite soaps, lotions and cosmetics by heart. But do you know what’s in them? Read more... |
| 09/19/2007 - Should Your Investments Be Greener? Being green always seems to come back to the question of having green. But even if you have it, what should you do with it? Read more... |
| 09/17/2007 - Green Power Think it’s about time your utility company put the Windy City’s breezes to good use? Thanks to legislation recently approved by Illinois legislators, your home’s energy could soon be a lot greener. Read more... |
| 09/12/2007 - Sustainable Convergence What do you get when you mix a fashion show with a scavenger hunt and stir in some organic brew? Read more... |
| 09/10/2007 - The Low Down on Low-Flow Showerheads Most new low-flow showerheads fall into two categories: Read more... |
| 09/05/2007 - Need Money for L Something’s gotta give. Either Springfield blinks or the CTA will have to. On September 16, the CTA is set to eliminate 39 bus routes and raise fares by $.25 to $1.00 Read more... |
| 09/03/2007 - Not-So-Fast Food Like any good dinner party, the slow food movement brings a sundry of personalities to the table. It’s a place where the foodie, the health enthusiast, the environmentalist and the social advocate all congregate over the season’s best dishes. Read more... |
| 08/29/2007 - Pivot Fashion Boutique A new fashion boutique is opening this fall in Chicago’s Fulton Market neighborhood. But don’t let the bustle of trucks and forklifts in this still active meat-packing district distract you. Pivot is seriously—if quietly—green. Read more... |
| 08/27/2007 - Time for a Change How hot is too hot? The Union of Concerned Scientists projects that by 2095, Chicago could have the same climate as Texas. Read more... |
| 08/22/2007 - Crust What local delicacy is more beloved than Chicago-style pizza? Not that there’s anything delicate about it. But Chicago-style pizza may be in for a makeover with the recent opening of Crust in Wicker Park. Read more... |
| 08/20/2007 - Making the Golf Greens Greener When you think of golf courses—and all of the water and chemicals that goes into their upkeep—you may be surprised to learn... Read more... |
| 08/15/2007 - The 11th Hour On August 24th, 2007, a new documentary from Leonardo DiCaprio hits Chicago’s theaters. Called The 11th Hour, the film takes a sweeping look at how humans are changing the environment. Read more... |
| 08/13/2007 - A Greener, Easier Clean When Hillary Thieling launched Sparkle Queen 4 years ago, she didn’t expect it to be a green company. Read more... |
| 08/08/2007 - Is Local Better than Organic? You just got your head around buying organic—and now everyone’s talking about buying local. Problem is no one can tell you what it is or why it’s a good thing. Read more... |
| 08/06/2007 - Auto Alternatives Transportation accounts for 28% of our nation’s energy use, and we travel by car an astonishing 86% of the time. This spells trouble for oil independence, pollution, and the world’s climate. Read more... |
| 08/01/2007 - BP vs. The Lake Last month, we compared the environmental records of several big oil companies, and BP came out on top. But the company's recent plan to increase their pollution of the Great Lakes has given us cause to rescind. Read more... |
| 07/30/2007 - Eco-tainment Most of us have been guilty of it at some point or another: scanning our friends' libraries trying to find out what they’re really like. But tracks and titles alone won’t tell you how green they are. Read more... |
| 07/25/2007 - Lollapalooza One hundred sixty-five thousand people traveling from all over the world to spend three days rocking out to 130 bands in Grant Park. It’s hard to imagine that an event of this size could have anything less than a giant impact on our environment. Read more... |
| 07/23/2007 - Urban Green Project Renovating a home is headache enough. Now add two kids, two careers, a website, and commitment to green living, and you’ve got the Urban Green Project. Read more... |
| 07/18/2007 - Green, Silver, and Bronze How do you improve on an exemplary track record? Chicago’s planners will struggle with this very question as they chase the 2016 Olympics bid. Read more... |
| 07/16/2007 - Top 10 Organic Myths - Part II Americans are eating organic more than ever—but what does that really mean? And is it a good thing? Read more... |
| 07/11/2007 - Top 10 Organic Myths The hybrid may be optional, but to be green these days you MUST buy organic. At least that's how it seems. Read more... |
| 07/09/2007 - Flea Market Finds Consume less. It’s one of the axioms of green living. But with everyone’s attention—including our own at times—focused on green products, it is easy to forget. Read more... |
| 07/04/2007 - Organic Fashion You buy organic foods because you care about your health and the planet. But did you know that cotton uses 24% of the world’s insecticides and 11% of the world’s pesticides—despite accounting for less than 3% of our farmland? Read more... |
| 07/02/2007 - Better than Bad If your celebrations this 4th of July include a car, you’ll probably be stopping at a gas station somewhere down the road. And while filling up isn’t really green, there are some ways to make it a little greener. Read more... |
| 06/27/2007 - Work it Out! Whether we’re trying to fit into last year's pants or to live till we are 102, working out is something we do for ourselves. But why not burn calories AND keep the Earth in shape. Read more... |
| 06/25/2007 - Popcorn Peril There’s nothing better than settling in with a DVD and a bag of popcorn after a long day in the sun. It’s a wholesome summertime tradition, right? Read more... |
| 06/13/2007 - The Grass is Always Greener Across the country, people devote their entire Sundays to achieving the best lawn. But we are here to tell you, the grass could be even greener... Read more... |
| 06/11/2007 - Betting on Biofuel Biofuel is on everyone’s mind, even in the White House. Read more... |
| 06/06/2007 - Paper or Plastic And now as you approach the checkout counter comes the final test: Paper or Plastic? Read more... |
| 06/04/2007 - Stay Frosty and Save Green Want the green scoop on chilling out this summer? The best ways to save money and energy start with your cooling systems. Read more... |
| 05/30/2007 - Local BEESiness Credited as man’s first sweetener, honey has been used to treat World War I wounds and everyday sunburns. This antioxidant-rich sweetener has even been rumored to alleviate allergies. Read more... |
| 05/28/2007 - Keep it Cool There are a few time-honored ways of keeping cool in the summer. Popsicles, sprinklers, and trips to the lakefront for instance. But if you’re looking for ways to keep the planet cool—that usually is a bigger challenge. Read more... |
| 05/23/2007 - Adventure Racing Without a Trace Admit it. You secretly want to try out for Survivor. And not just for a shot at $1 million, but to test yourself against the elements. Read more... |
| 05/21/2007 - Mapmaker, Mapmaker, Make Me a Map Do you know where to find organic produce in your neighborhood? How about the nearest open space? Now, what about the closest environmental education center? Read more... |
| 05/16/2007 - Are You Going Gray? Going gray can make us nervous, but perhaps it's time to embrace it. Read more... |
| 05/14/2007 - Old, New, Borrowed, Blue You may have heard the saying, “Something old, something new. Something borrowed, something blue.” It’s meant to bring brides good luck on their wedding day. But we’re giving this Victorian rhyme a make-over. Read more... |
| 05/09/2007 - Positive Foods Nowadays, we know all calories are not created equal. Whether they come from carbohydrates, polyunsaturated fats, trans fats, or protein, the difference can effect our health. Read more... |
| 05/07/2007 - Bikeable Chicago How bikeable is your neighborhood? Read more... |
| 05/02/2007 - Picking Up After Your Pet Cat vs. Dog - It's one of those simple debates that never end. And like everything else these days, Americans are pretty much split down the middle. Read more... |
| 04/30/2007 - 100 Calories a Minute What do calories and commercials have in common? Read more... |
| 04/25/2007 - Sun, Suds and Skeletons At the Worlds’ Largest Laudromat in Berwyn, IL, laundry is more community than clothing. Read more... |
| 04/23/2007 - April Showers Staring out at the glistening waves, it’s easy to think Lake Michigan goes on forever. And we wouldn’t be far from the truth. Read more... |
| 04/18/2007 - Water is the New Oil Get ready to discard that long worn title of “Second City,” Chicago. Local architecture firm, Urban Labs, has been named winner of the History Channel’s “City of the Future” contest. Read more... |
| 04/16/2007 - Dance Away Earth Day Back in 1970, when Senator Gaylord Nelson first called for a day honoring the Earth, 20 million responded. This year, over 500 million will celebrate Earth Day. Read more... |
| 04/11/2007 - Spring Cleaning The clocks have been reset, the Easter eggs have been found, and whether the weather agrees with us or not, Spring has arrived. Time to get your house—and garden—in order. Read more... |
| 04/09/2007 - Tax-onomy Dreaded tax season is here again. But at least this year, you can get some green for buying green. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 grants tax credits for energy efficient cars, appliances and products in 2006. Read more... |
| 04/04/2007 - Guns and Diamonds Can’t decide between princess or pear-cut? Perhaps you should first ask: conflict or conflict-free? Read more... |
| 04/02/2007 - Bringing Windy Back Lore has it that Chicago’s most famous epithet refers to the hot air of its politicians, not its lakefront breezes. But today, green activists are attempting to give the city a new reason to brandish its gusty reputation. Read more... |
| 03/28/2007 - Black and Blue All Over Again! The secret is out: the blue bag recycling system was garbage. Despite several million dollars spent to educate the public, Chicagoans still didn’t trust it. Perhaps they found it hard to believe that the same truck could really collect both trash and recyclables. As it turns out, their distrust was justified. Read more... |
| 03/26/2007 - Boy or Girl? Cloth or Plastic? Picking out the perfect name for baby was hard enough. Seemed like nothing was good enough. And many new parents would say that the same goes for diapers. Read more... |
| 03/21/2007 - Better for the Birds and the Bees One of the thrills of vacationing is seeing wildlife. Spend a week in the Caribbean and come back raving about the tropical fish. Get up to Northern Wisconsin, and you’ll remember the black bear you saw for years. Read more... |
| 03/19/2007 - Think Global. Eat Local. Remember what a real tomato tastes like? No? Then you’re in need of Community Supported Agriculture. Read more... |
| 03/14/2007 - Diamond in the Rough The Resource Center is a rare bright spot in Chicago’s dim recycling scene. Read more... |
| 03/12/2007 - Spring Forward with Compost For many of us, more daylight and warmer weather means it’s time to roll up our sleeves and get gardening. But this year you might want to give your garden a compost boost. Read more... |
| 03/07/2007 - Fir-Friendly Furniture Style, comfort and ecologically responsible design. That’s the mission of Verde, a Bucktown furniture store started by designer Michele Fitzpatrick. Read more... |
| 03/05/2007 - Red and White Go Green For wine drinkers, the biggest question may no longer be red or white, but green or not? Read more... |
| 02/28/2007 - Make Momma Proud, Eat Your Veggies. Pedal your way over to the Handlebar—a vegetarian restaurant that even carnivorous Midwesterners love. Read more... |
| 02/26/2007 - Bamboo, Won't You? For centuries, it’s been known in China as “the friend of the people.” Here it’s more commonly regarded as a houseplant or stir fry ingredient. Read more... |
| 02/21/2007 - Paper, Paper, Everywhere It’s time to discuss our nation’s natural resource dependency. And no, we’re not talking about oil. It seems that no matter how wired we are, our society just can’t shake its paper addiction. Read more... |
| 02/19/2007 - Into the Wild The ratings are in, and Chicago is no longer the nation’s fattest city. When Men’s Fitness released its annual rankings this year, Chicago had slimmed down to thirteen on the fat list, handing the heavy weight title over to Las Vegas. Read more... |
| 02/14/2007 - Save the Polar Bears! On days like today, when Chicago is besieged by ice and snow, it’s hard not to long for a warmer climate. But even as you daydream, global warming is busy making that wish a reality. Read more... |
| 02/12/2007 - A Sweet Retreat Whether you’re single or smitten, Valentine’s Day can be a stressful event. The jewelry and flower ads are enough to irritate anybody. So if you’re looking for some peace, make an appointment at Chicago’s greenest spa Salon Echo. Read more... |
| 02/07/2007 - It's Real! Now What? You’ve heard the rumors and it’s true: humans are heating the globe. That’s the conclusion of the IPCC's fourth report on global warming, which was released last week . Read more... |
| 02/05/2007 - Carry A Charge You’re halfway through your commute when your cell phone dies, but there’s not a socket in sight. If the mere thought of running out of juice makes you queasy, solar bags can keep you wired when plugging in isn’t an option. Read more... |
| 01/31/2007 - Grocery Shop like A Pro We all know we should eat healthy, but who has the time? Or the money? Read more... |
| 01/29/2007 - The Best Energetic Films Oscar buzz is in the air, and everyone is talking about this year’s must-see films. But if you like some education with your entertainment, check out the Sierra Club’s Film Fest. Read more... |
| 01/22/2007 - Is Your House Making You Sick? Tired of your house? Any DIY show can tell you the quickest cure is a coat of paint. Just make sure to pick one that won’t make you sick. Read more... |
| 01/18/2007 - Is the Earth Getting Warmer or Greener? Did Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth leave you wanting more? More solutions to today’s environmental problems? More examples of we can co-exist sustainably with the natural world? Read more... |
| 01/16/2007 - Taking Care of Green Business From printers to home renovation suppliers, many Chicago businesses are looking to make green by being green. And now, they’ll have a place of their own. Read more... |
| 01/10/2007 - De-fizzing Diet Soda Forest fires, crude oil and some soft drinks have one frightening thing in common: benzene, a chemical known to cause leukemia and other cancers. It occurs naturally in gasoline and cigarette smoke—even volcanoes. But what's it doing in your soda? Read more... |
| 01/08/2007 - Did You Get the Green Memo? Want a greener workplace without much work? Give your office a green makeover. Read more... |
| 01/04/2007 - Need to Clear the Air at Home? Think you can escape air pollution by retreating indoors? Think again. Inside, the air quality is often worse than outdoors, even in the city. Read more... |
| 01/02/2007 - Green Resolutions Eat right. Exercise more. Lose weight. Year after year, your New Year’s resolutions have a familiar ring to them. So this year, why not take a leap and look at the bigger picture, the greater good, and live a “greener” life in 2007? Read more... |
| 01/01/2007 - Green Goals for 2008 Want inspiration for making your 2008 a little greener? Check out what our other readers are promising for the new year. Read more... |
| 12/28/2006 - How to Cure Junk Mail Take a minute to look at the pile of mail that arrives each day. If you’re like most Americans, it’s mostly junk. Read more... |
| 12/25/2006 - Is Religion Green? Green is one of Christmas’s traditional colors. It calls to mind decorated fir trees, but we wondered if there’s anything else that’s green about the holiday season. Read more... |
| 12/20/2006 - Electric Phantoms As winter weather rolls through Chicago and energy bills soar, most people try to keep costs down by lowering the thermostat and wearing an extra sweater. But there’s another way to conserve electricity year-round, and it’s as easy as flipping a switch. Read more... |
| 12/18/2006 - Home Sweet Hummer? We tend to think about our effect on global warming in terms of transportation only. But take a look past the hybrid or hummer in your driveway. Your house may be your largest contribution to greenhouse gas. Read more... |
| 12/13/2006 - Electronics: Eco-friend or Foe? E-waste is the fastest growing segment of the waste stream. As we replace our phones and computers every few years, we create 5 to 7 million tons of unwanted electronics. Read more... |
| 12/11/2006 - The Dark Side of Clean With the winter in full-swing, people are spending more and more time indoors. But while you keep warm indoors, you may be unknowingly exposing yourself to a different kind of danger. Read more... |
| 12/06/2006 - No Fish Go Fish According to a recent study, the world’s fisheries are in serious danger of collapse. In less than 50 years, researchers predict, our oceans will be out of seafood. Read more... |
| 12/04/2006 - Keep it Under Wraps Wrapping presents requires skill. To cut, fold, tape, and tie takes effort. But in a blink of an eye, the gift is opened and the wrapping is in the trash. Seem like a waste? It is. Read more... |
| 11/29/2006 - How Green is Your Christmas Tree? Christmas season is here and it’s time for the year’s biggest paper vs. plastic decision. Will this year’s tree be real or fake? While there are many factors to consider (aromatics, falling needles, water requirements), the choice is clear from an environmental perspective. Read more... |
| 11/27/2006 - Dangerous Times for Dragonflies “I want to raise awareness of the beauty in our own backyards,” says Freeman, a nature photographer and founder of the Endangered Species Photography Project. Read more... |
| 11/22/2006 - And the Award Goes to... Last Thursday, Mayor Daley hosted the GreenWorks Awards Ceremony, an example of Chicago's efforts to become the world’s greenest city. The awards recognize public and private organizations that are embracing environmental responsibility. Read more... |
| 11/20/2006 - Extra Special Beer When the company first got the idea for the brew, no other domestic organic beers were on the market. “Certification [for organic beer] was unheard of at the time,” says Segura. Read more... |
| 11/15/2006 - Bottles Beware A simple solution is to buy a reusable water bottle. Plenty of styles are available to choose from, but the differences aren’t purely aesthetic. Read more... |
| 11/13/2006 - Over the River and Through the Woods A sleigh probably isn't taking you to Grandma’s house for Thanksgiving dinner. But if your holiday plans include air travel, you may want to reduce the environmental impact of your trip. Read more... |
| 11/08/2006 - The Water Wars Bottled water has joined the ranks of keys, wallets, and cell phones. It’s a must-have accessory, and for good reason. Read more... |
| 11/06/2006 - Massive Change From bicylce-powered ambulances to biomass stoves, the MCA exhibit explores design’s ability to create sustainable growth. Read more... |
| 10/30/2006 - Taken to the Cleaners Ever wonder how the dry cleaner gets your clothes so clean? Read more... |
| 10/25/2006 - Trick-or-Treat-or-Both One of the earliest incidents of trick-or-treating in the US was documented in Chicago in 1920. Now, it’s the hallmark of a holiday which began as a pagan ritual in the British Isles. Read more... |
| 10/23/2006 - Compact Your Energy Bill As you may have learned trying to adjust your bedside lamp, light bulbs produce a lot of heat. But did you know that 90% of the energy consumed by light bulbs turns into heat not light? Read more... |
| 10/18/2006 - Waking up to Fair Trade This summer offered good news to habitual coffee drinkers. Read more... |
| 10/16/2006 - Chop to It Most Americans have tried organic products, but only 10% of us eat them regularly. [1] Read more... |
| 10/11/2006 - Suds for Peace! These days, soap can also be an organic product that supports world peace. Read more... |
| 10/09/2006 - Caring is Sharing Old habits die hard. Just consider your car. Despite high gas prices and global warming, it’s hard to imagine life without a four-wheeled friend. Read more... |
| 10/04/2006 - Some R&R with the RR An extra day off work might be reward enough, but the upcoming long weekend is also a perfect opportunity to take a break from the city. Read more... |
| 10/02/2006 - Strike a Pose with Lululemon In keeping with its roots, the Lululemon store on Halsted feels a bit like a yoga studio. Read more... |
| 09/27/2006 - Karyn’s Cooked Set among the galleries and shops of Chicago’s River North neighborhood, Karyn’s Cooked offers up mouth-watering comfort foods in an Asian-inspired minimalist atmosphere. Read more... |
| 09/25/2006 - In Search of Paradise “From rooftops to industrial wastelands, today’s garden designers must be ready for an array of challenges,” Read more... |
| 09/20/2006 - The Chicago Bungalow Now, after many years of neglect, the Chicago Bungalow is getting the recognition it deserves. And becoming acquainted with the latest in green building techniques. Read more... |
| 09/18/2006 - Local and Sustainable Produce The Green City Market, located in the south end of Lincoln Park, is Chicago's only sustainable farmers market, and according to Alice Waters, chef-owner of Chez Panisse in Berkeley, CA, it's also the best market in the country. Read more... |
  
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