If you’ve been reading the news lately, you know that the global environmental outlook isn’t just bleak, it’s cause for panic. As we all look for ways to reduce our environmental impact, it’s important to be aware that the food we eat directly and indirectly accounts for nearly a third of our global carbon footprint. […]
There’s nothing better than a new summer sundress. But by now we all know the dangers of fast fashion (massive textile waste, pollution, and human rights abuses, to name a few). Yes, we all know and love how Everlane has led the socially responsible charge with their radical transparency, but there are so many other great […]
Summer is swiftly approaching, and with it, our imminent doom. Just kidding. But seriously, is there anything better than fashion-forward summer shoes that also happen to be good for our planet? Take these from street to beach or anywhere in between, and feel free to brag a little bit if you want. After all, you […]
The monsoon rains that sweep across the high deserts of the Southwest every year have long held deep significance for Sibylle Szaggars Redford, the multimedia environmental artist and wife of Robert Redford. Drawing from this inspiration, Sibylle collaborated with musicians, dancers, and other artists in works staged across the globe to conceive an interactive, interdisciplinary […]
After the Trump Administration’s decision to pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement, Mayor Emanuel vowed, “We are still in.” He wasn’t kidding — so far Chicago has met 40 percent of the 2025 goal — and we work toward a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable city every day. Read on for eight incredible ways […]
Worried about the carbon footprint you leave behind when you travel? More and more vacation destinations are making it easy to ease your eco-consious mind. In fact, being eco-friendly is downright luxurious at these five sustainably minded resorts. Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, Fiji The name Cousteau is synonymous with marine conservation and the Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort […]
Even when it’s below zero degrees outside, the owner of the Gregory Street Residence in Wilmette is in his garden. Or it feels that way. That’s because the home he and his husband designed and built on a sunny, “unusually narrow and long” lot is structured to wrap around the garden and embrace it with […]
From sipping a green cocktail to picking up some seriously healthy home inspiration, here are five easy ways to go green around Chicago. See Green On Saturday, March 17, nearly half a million townies and tourists will gather around the Chicago River between Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive to watch as members of the Chicago Journeymen […]
This holiday season, consider giving the gift of sustainability. According to the EPA, from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, household waste can increase by more than 25 percent. And between food waste, ribbons and bows, packaging, and shopping bags, this can mean a 1 million ton increase in landfills. Fortunately, you don’t have to sacrifice […]
Meet Some of the Hundreds of Marine Animals Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium Rescues Every Year By Lisa Bertagnoli | May 2016 A once-homeless sea otter pup named Ellie is the carrot that draws you into this story on the valuable rescue work done by Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. And who doesn’t love a sea otter? The Shedd is […]
