At Chicago Botanic Garden’s World Environment Day, a small but dynamic group of children determined to make the earth a healthier place manned one of the popular community displays. The Highland Park Green Kids were eager to discuss their mission and demonstrate energy-saving projects. They are part of a local grassroots organization founded by kids […]
1. Change a light bulb. Replace incandescent lights bulbs with compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs. Don’t wait for old bulbs to burn out. Make this change today. 2. Drive less; drive smart. Drive a fuel-efficient car, keep the tires inflated, and carpool. Don’t let your engine run while you wait. Walk, bike or use public […]
Scott and Sharon Krone’s new home at the corner of 7th and Lake in Wilmette almost looks like your traditional North Shore masonry home. But solar panels perched on the aluminum roof, a tomato-red horizontal stripe wrapping the white exterior and ground-level, floor-to-ceiling windows hint that the Krones live a more vibrant shade of […]
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 […]
Prettier yards, less water, organically pest-free—sounds like Make It Better mojo to us.
