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Back to School with the Planet in Mind

Aug 31, 2022

This back-to-school season, families have an opportunity to make sustainable decisions as they prepare their children for a successful educational experience.

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Fashion Industry Sustainability Campaigns Fall Short

Jul 29, 2022

A recent report finds that environmental certification programs claiming to verify the sustainability of fashion brands facilitate “greenwashing” for the apparel industry.

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Sustainable Shellfish: Superfood of the Sea

Jul 29, 2022 ● By April Thompson

Shellfish is delicious, fast-growing, nutritionally dense, sustainably produced, locally available from coast to coast and comes in nature’s own sturdy packaging.

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Planet-Friendly Pours: The Rise of Sustainable Wine and Spirits

May 31, 2022 ● By Sheila Julson

Sustainable and socially responsible wines and spirits are becoming a major force in the market, though not all eco-friendly alcoholic beverages are as conscious as they claim.

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Secondhand Fashion: Online Used Clothing Stores Good for the Wallet and Planet

Jan 31, 2022 ● By Sandra Yeyati

Fueled by the pandemic and economic downturn, online resale shops are booming, driven by younger, tech-savvy shoppers and a host of specialized apps and websites.

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Getting Personal About CO2: Tools to Help Track Our Carbon Footprint

Dec 30, 2021

Personal action is necessary to reduce carbon emissions. These resources, tools and tips can help us reduce our carbon footprint and lead a lower-carbon lifestyle.

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Sustainable Kitchen: Advice for Buying and Storing Food

Nov 30, 2021

Sustainability can begin at home, starting in the kitchen. Here are some zero-waste lifestyle tips we can apply when shopping for and storing our food.

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Greening the Holidays: How to Celebrate Sustainably

Nov 30, 2021 ● By Sandra Yeyati

Sustainable modifications to the holiday dinner, eco-friendly decorating tactics and green gift ideas to celebrate the season in ways that are less harmful to the planet.

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Celebrating Our Trees

Nov 15, 2021

The annual Chicago Region Trees Initiative partner recognition celebration will have two events this year—a virtual panel on Invasive Species Eradication Innovations and Urban Forestry Awards Ceremonies and a stewardship festival - Invasion of the Nature Snatchers!

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Net Zero Buildings Help Create Sustainable Communities

Oct 29, 2021 ● By Carrie Jackson

The Emerald Awards, which Illinois Green Alliance launched in 2008 to provide recognition to organizations, people, buildings and technologies with outstanding green achievements, this year added a 2021 Path to Zero Trailblazers category. Honorees include architect Tom Bassett-Dilley and the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation.

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Cross-Laminated Timber Emerges in Sustainable Building

Oct 29, 2021

A Swedish method of building using cross-laminated timber (CLT) is emerging as a climate-friendly alternative to traditional, concrete-based construction.

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Entomophagy Industry Sees Growth

Oct 29, 2021

The United Nations predicts that the rapidly growing industry of eating insects (entomophagy) could be worth $6.3 billion by 2030, so bug-based products may soon appear in local stores.

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Eco-Decor for the Home: How to Buy Sustainable Furnishings

Oct 29, 2021 ● By Sandra Yeyati

What to look for when shopping non-toxic, eco-friendly home decor items that are built to last and won’t pollute the environment.

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Plant Chicago Harvest Party Fundraiser

Oct 14, 2021

Nonprofit Plant Chicago, will present a Harvest Party: Celebrating 10 years of Plant Chicago, from 3 to 6 p.m., October 24. They will open their firehouse doors to the community and share in good food, drinks, music, building updates and more.

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