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Enjoy our juicy eco-friendly lifestyle advice from Chicago’s top green gurus. Whether you’re looking for recycling tips, green home inspiration or a more local and organic diet, you’ve found the right place.
Get eco-friendly eats on the go
September 1st 2010 by shannondowney
I am pleased to report that the wait is over. City Provisions Deli opened its doors today in the Ravenswood neighborhood and it was worth the wait!
The deli is a perfect manifestation of the fresh attitude and commitment to local and sustainable...
One more green way to get around Chicago
August 30th 2010 by judithnemes
Bike sharing is all the rage across eco-minded Europe and Canada and a new program in Chicago has the potential to jumpstart a similar cycling craze right here if it catches on.
Many folks in Chicago may remember a front page newspaper photo two...
Islands of garbage remind us daily habits affect future generations
August 12th 2010 by drakelamonica
My mouth literally hung open when I saw it: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch. I was flabbergasted. For those of you not familiar with the patch, it is essentially a giant floating island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean made of trash. Although its exact...
Favorable terms when borrowing for eco-friendly projects
July 28th 2010 by judithnemes
Chicago area consumers and business owners who want to conduct their banking affairs with a green-minded financial institution haven’t had many local options to do so -- until now.
Earlier this month, GreenChoice Bank, a newly-formed...
Why restoring our waters is more important and urgent than ever
July 22nd 2010 by maxmuller
As a college student, I studied abroad for a semester in London, where I was constantly amused by the British tendency for understatement. Europe's largest subway is "the tube." The world's second biggest ocean is "the pond." Similarly, I've always...
Fresh Squeeze Style
July 8th 2010 by danabirch
Thermometers are boiling over, humidity is sticky (bordering on icky), but our never-taken-for-granted Chicago summer is in full swing. And while summer fun can take a hit on your wallet, dozens of sustainable stores are teaming up to help you beat the...
‘Guaranteed Green’ certification shows some teeth
June 17th 2010 by judithnemes
The Green Chicago Restaurant Co-op is making it easier for green-minded diners to choose eateries that are committed to eco-friendly practices.
The non-profit is rolling out a new program this month that will enable restaurant owners to put a...
Connect with your inner farmer by joining today
June 10th 2010 by afreshsqueeze
By Jim Slama
Ready to add more fresh local and organic food to your diet? Want to build a trusting relationship with your food and the people who grow it? Have a desire to connect with your inner farmer and satisfy an ancient craving to be part of...
"Locally-sourced" grocer outsources to Peru, California
May 27th 2010 by judithnemes
For a natural and organic grocery store chain like Whole Foods to boast it buys local whenever it can, you’d think trucking in asparagus from nearby farmers at the peak of the spring season would be a no-brainer.
Apparently not. During multiple...
Newest pop-up art gallery program charges artists with imagining the future of commerce
May 11th 2010 by shannondowney
We all know today’s economy is less than stellar but we can choose to be grumpy and defeatist about it or we can do something about it. After all, some of the greatest inventions and projects of all time have sprung from times of great...
