It’s Seal Baby Season at the Marine Mammal Center
Flowers aren’t the only things popping up this season.
How to Host a Plastic-Free Holiday Party
What’s the best way to spread holiday cheer? By cutting back on single-use plastic! We have partnered with the Conservation Team at Shedd Aquarium to bring you some tips for making your next holiday party more environmentally friendly. Plastic pollution is pervasive in ecosystems, impacting animals big and small. Locally, some 22 million pounds of […]
Flames Felt Around the World: How the Amazon Rainforest Fires Affect You
The fires may not reach you, but the lasting effects will. If you believe you are far removed from the vicious fires suffocating the Amazon region, think again. As the world’s largest rainforest — spanning eight countries — the Amazon Rainforest plays a vital role in regulating global temperatures. Yes, that means your city too! […]
Flames Felt Around the World: How the Amazon Rainforest Fires Affect You
The fires may not reach you, but the lasting effects will. If you believe you are far removed from the vicious fires suffocating the Amazon region, think again. As the world’s largest rainforest — spanning eight countries — the Amazon Rainforest plays a vital role in regulating global temperatures. Yes, that means your city too! […]
Flames Felt Around the World: How the Amazon Rainforest Fires Affect You
The fires may not reach you, but the lasting effects will. If you believe you are far removed from the vicious fires suffocating the Amazon region, think again. As the world’s largest rainforest — spanning eight countries — the Amazon Rainforest plays a vital role in regulating global temperatures. Yes, that means your city too! […]
Partner Spotlight: Boost Your Home’s Resale Value With Kipnis Architecture + Planning’s Sustainable Design Practice
Caption: A Lake Zurich solar home completed in 2018. The home was designed to capture key views out to the lake and features a long list of sustainable features including a significant solar panel array. (Photos courtesy of Kipnis Architecture + Planning.) Incorporating sustainability into the home has never been more critical, not only […]
Mary Robinson, Ireland’s First Female President, Talks Climate Justice and 3 Ways You Can Live More Sustainably
Human rights champion Mary Robinson believes the climate crisis is humanity’s greatest challenge. More than leading a global fight against climate change, she’s raising the voices of the world’s most vulnerable people. The former and first female President of Ireland and United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has been recognized for shining a light […]
9 Easy Ways to Go Green Right Now — And Save Some Money
Some eco-friendly habits require a big investment, like installing solar-panels on your roof or trading in your car for an electric vehicle. But, there are plenty of simple habits that we can easily implement to start living greener today. Here are nine easy ways to adopt a more eco-friendly lifestyle right now. 1. Try a […]
Composting 101: What, Where and How to Compost
While the benefits of eating organic and shopping local are widely known, it’s just as important to dispose of your food waste in an environmentally conscious way. Fourteen million tons of waste end up in Illinois landfills every year, and food waste accounts for 20 percent of that, which is more than any other waste. […]
Plastic Straws Are Wreaking Havoc on Oceans and Marine Wildlife: Skip the Straw or Try These Sustainable Alternatives
Even if you haven’t seen the disturbing viral video with the injured sea turtle, you know plastic straws are bad. So bad that in January, California became the first U.S. state making it illegal for restaurants to automatically provide them, an effort to reduce the 500 million used daily nationwide. According to the World Economic […]
