Earth, Wine and Fire

10/30/2012

Join the Vote the Environment party this Friday at Patagonia's Lincoln Park store 6-8PM. Hope to see you there!

03/22/2012

I will if you will -- a deeper way to pledge your commitment to Earth Hour besides just turning the lights out...

It’s lights out for Earth once again, as people around the world prepare for the sixth annual Earth Hour. This time, however, the World Wildlife Fund is giving participants an opportunity to make a contribution that will last much longer than an hour.

03/21/2012

The new mayor administration dissolved the Department of the Environment, shut down Green Corps (& laid off their staff). Now Chicago Sustainability Corps is going up for RFP by the city, potentially losing their funding as well. Here's the RFP for interested applicants: http://www.cityofchicago.org/content/dam/city/depts/cdot/Chicago%20Conservation%20Corps/RFP_C3.pdf.

01/03/2012

Watch this video for highlights of some of the top green searches of 2011. Explore the trends for yourself and create your very own green scrapbook at: http:...

12/09/2011

LED holiday lights consume about 70% less electricity than conventional incandescent light strands. Plus, they're more durable, less likely to burn out and can last up to 10 times longer. ComEd's giving special Buy-One/Get-One FREE offers and see LEDs in action at the Botanic Garden, and the Brookfield and Lincoln Park Zoos holiday light displays!

A ComEd Gift Certificate is a thoughtful way to share your holiday spirit with family, friends or charitable organizations.Purchase online, by phone or in person. Learn more today!

11/29/2011

Architect Susan Susanka's principal of maximizing small comes to life in our own Libertyville ala the New Urbanist movement...

Construction and design is well underway for the home known as the “Not So Big House,” which is the innovative flagship construction of the SchoolStreet Homes development in Libertyville. North Carolina-based Architect Sarah Susanka recently discussed how her philosophy of maximizing...

11/26/2011

as i was investigating where to recycle christmas lights, i stumbled upon a comprehensive list of what's accepted through Chicago's Blue Cart and Drop-off Center Program: http://www.cityofchicago.org/content/city/en/depts/doe/supp_info/recycling1/recylingaz.html

Chicago's A to Z Guide to Recycling

11/09/2011

http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Alderman-to-Stores--Get-Rid-of-Plastic-Bags-133066508.html

Chicago would become the largest city in America to ban plastic grocery bags, under a proposed ordinance from Ald. Proco "Joe" Moreno (1st).

10/10/2011

hope to see more eco-friendly Chicago postings like this!

10/06/2011

The 1st Ward is part of the competitive program to determine who (city or private) collects recycling more effectively. As a resident of the 1st ward, I'll let you know if there's a noticeable change from my perspective (~narni)

Starting Monday, residents in Beverly will have their curbside recycling picked up by a single Waste Management driver in an automated truck that tips glass, paper and plastic into the back.

09/30/2011

There are now twenty Free Green Cans around Ward 1, the first neighborhood where they will operate.

These dual purpose recycling/trash containers and their collection are not paid for by tax dollars. Free Green Can, a Chicago-based private company, pays entirely for their installation, maintenance and collection by selling advertising space on the can to family-friendly, eco-forward Chicago businesses.

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