Learn what types of coffee are better for the planet, your taste buds How should you drink better coffee — better for the planet, its people and your taste buds? First, look for coffee beans that are organically grown. Usually this means that coffee is produced without using artificial pesticides or herbicides. This ensures […]
The Glenview Public Library opened to the public following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 9. Located at 1930 Glenview Rd., the eco-friendly library is an 85,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility that replaces the former 50,908 square foot building. “Along with the strength of its diverse collections and well-developed resources, the new library serves as a […]
We caught up with Bark, a physician from Evanston, who let us in on her green fairytale. When Bark’s old house flooded in 1999, it had to be demolished because of the carpet of mold that nature chose to install in the aftermath. Somewhere along the way Bark asked a contractor she knew from spin […]
Just when you thought you were becoming an eco-savvy shopper and saving the planet one dollar at a time, you suddenly realize … you’ve been greenwashed! “Greenwashing” is how environmental activists describe what some companies do to persuade consumers to buy products that may or may not benefit the environment. Manufacturers know that eco-friendly descriptions […]
If you’re a fan of “True Blood” or “Twilight,” you can appreciate how sexy vampires are.
It’s the Tao of Kermit: It isn’t easy being green. Maybe you see the signs—“eco-friendly,” “organic” and “all-natural” and get overwhelmed by the choices. Or maybe you already do a lot to go green but feel like it’s never enough. Get over yourself already. “I like to think of ‘green’ on a continuum,” says Cecelia […]
Green construction is a hot topic. After the economy tanked last year, high-end “green” homes and condos still sold. Our President prioritizes environmentally correct solutions. Growing numbers of North Shore professionals are adding an expertise in green living to their credentials. Our children think as environmentalists, and they push us to build for a greener […]
We’ve all heard it at one time or another: Positive thinking can benefit mind, body and soul. However, two North Shore women have taken it one step further, and as a result, their business has taken flight. WaterMeWell is the brainchild of Lake Bluff resident Hollis Blume, along with her sister Alison Cartwright, in […]
If our lovely planet’s future really were in my hands, we would all be doomed.
Luckily for your wardrobe and home, recycled fashion no longer translates to outdated hand-me-downs or mothball-infused thrift store buys. Designers and retailers are clearly thinking outside the blue bin and crafting accessories made from some unusual recycled materials—from bottle caps and gum wrappers to downright garbage! Read on for MIBs’ list of notable local favorite […]
