Caption: Prince Regent National Park, Australia (Photo by NASA on Unsplash.) Don’t miss Ed Sheeran’s cameo as a sleepy koala. Ahead of Earth Day, artist Lil Dicky has released a music video that was three years in the making. The song is not only catchy but also provides a powerful message about taking care of […]
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 […]
These Chicagoland restaurants are using ingenious cooking techniques to do everything they can to make sure not one scrap of food goes to waste that doesn’t need to. Here are nine delicious dishes you can feel great about ordering. El Che Steakhouse & Bar 845 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, 312-265-1130 At Argentine steakhouse El Che […]
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 […]
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 […]
Celebrating its 49th year, Earth Day returns on April 22 with opportunities around the Bay for fans of the earth to support the ground, water and air that sustains us. Here is a sampling of family- and planet-friendly events in Marin and beyond. California State Parks Open House at China Camp State Park The Village […]
Celebrating its 49th year, Earth Day returns on April 22 with opportunities around the Bay for fans of the earth to support the ground, water and air that sustains us. Here is a sampling of family- and planet-friendly events in Marin and beyond. California State Parks Open House at China Camp State Park The Village […]
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. […]
Advocates and innovators. A local agency employee, a mother and a mayor. A scientist, an author, two recent graduates and several seasoned entrepreneurs. These 17 groundbreaking thought and action leaders have found powerful ways to influence and shift society. Their creativity and determination is changing the way we do business and the way we […]
Tom Hester founded Hester Painting & Decorating in 1968 with the objective of being known as the “best painting contractor around.” With four decades and three generations aboard, Hester has not only been recognized as Make It Better “Best Of” winner in the home and design for the past six years, but also continues to […]
