tag:www.nachicago.com,2005:/categories/green-living?page=9Green Living Green Living | Natural Sustainable Living Chicago Page 9Healthy Living Healthy Planet2024-03-28T12:35:37-05:00urn:uuid:bc6f40ed-775c-4613-8631-ce2d305f875c2021-03-26T13:45:15-05:002024-03-28T12:35:37-05:00Sustainably Yours, Eco-Friendly Fashion is Here2021-03-31 08:45:18 -0500Brian Scott LiptonThe fashion industry’s devotion to creating environmentally conscious clothing is growing by leaps and bounds with new innovations being announced nearly on a daily basis. These developments all show that after years of so-called “fast fashion” ruling the market, disposable is out—and sustainable is in.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3d58fd67-9d3f-42ad-a95a-78363a7665372021-03-26T14:11:12-05:002024-03-28T12:35:37-05:00Chicago City Nature Challenge Inspires Discovery of Urban Wildlife 2021-03-31 08:45:18 -0500Sheryl DeVoreThe 2021 City Nature Challenge happens April 30 through May 3 in the Chicago region, and local residents can use iNaturalist to participate in the fun and family-friendly annual virtual event. Every species, including the most common, such as dandelions and squirrels, can be documented. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:568e3703-a2bd-44d8-8296-503e68e2927b2021-03-11T10:49:54-06:002021-06-01T23:22:53-05:00Climate Change and Our Health: The Human Costs of a Warming Planet2021-03-31 08:30:00 -0500Sandra YeyatiThe warming of the planet poses immediate dire consequences for human health. Here are ways to prepare, adapt and mobilize for climate change to build resilient, thriving communities.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:56fe7f6c-d2d2-4955-b8c8-0b82b741904d2021-03-11T13:58:41-06:002021-06-01T23:22:51-05:00Healthy Home: How to Detoxify a Living Space2021-03-31 08:30:00 -0500Yvette HammettWays to detox our homes by purging them of toxins—gases, inhalants or fumes—in the indoor air, cleaners, kitchenware and water that may be contributing to a harmful environment.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:099f5210-9e99-4f72-94b1-6b071298832f2021-03-22T14:28:04-05:002021-03-22T14:29:36-05:00Modern Farmer and Big Green Launch Million Gardens Movement to Mobilize Millions to Grow Food at Home2021-03-22 14:28:04 -0500Kyle HassThe Million Gardens Movement aspires to give everyone the opportunity to grow their own food, whether it is on a windowsill or in a backyard, to create a healthier, happier, more sustainable world.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2da57017-1088-4ed9-a5d2-18a79cdcf3a32021-02-25T18:08:57-06:002024-03-28T12:35:37-05:00Community Bike Share Set to Roll in Grayslake2021-02-26 09:05:35 -0600Kyle HassThe pilot program will begin this spring with each group sponsoring a specific number of bikes and stations at the CLC Grayslake Campus, Grayslake Metra station, downtown Grayslake
and Grayslake’s Central Park. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7abb03b2-bf55-48bc-8b94-31a684a663102021-02-25T18:21:36-06:002024-03-28T12:35:37-05:0010th Anniversary of One Earth Film Festival2021-02-26 09:05:35 -0600Kyle HassThe all-virtual March festival will feature more than 25 outstanding short and feature-length films that shine a light on the most important issues of our time. Audiences can learn about solutions and actions to address climate, environmental justice, conservation, waste and more from the comfort of home, including filmmaker and expert Q&As.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:df920524-13da-4c75-93dd-0a8d6f7071b22021-02-25T18:56:52-06:002024-03-28T12:35:37-05:00A new REGENERATIVE LABEL Enters the Organic Food Arena2021-02-26 09:05:35 -0600Bob BenensonThe new Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) is coming soon to a grocery store near you. Advocates say it takes organic agriculture’s emphasis on soil health; promotes carbon sequestration in soil, which could reduce the risks of global climate change; and adds other Good Food Movement principles such as animal welfare and fairness to farm workers. Good Food Movement advocate and writer Bob Benenson explores what this new certification means to producers and consumers.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c470fa7e-4e82-4c55-aa42-74c0a94e60792021-02-25T20:27:37-06:002024-03-28T12:35:37-05:00Dancing in the Sky ~ Birds Take to the Air in March to Woo Their Mates2021-02-26 09:05:35 -0600SherylDeVoreOne of the most exciting things for raptor lovers to see in early spring is the courtship flight display of the red-tailed hawk and watching and listening to American woodcocks court in short, wet grasses next to woodlands and shrublands. Writer Sheryl DeVore explores how these spring bird behaviors help us to connect to nature in the Chicago area.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3fd25975-17cd-435c-9e6b-9351eb501c842021-02-16T14:36:54-06:002021-06-01T23:23:33-05:00Down to Earth: The Promise of Regenerative Organic Farming2021-02-26 08:30:00 -0600Sandra YeyatiRegenerative organic farming holds great promise to rebuild soil, draw carbon from the atmosphere and ultimately grow healthier food.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:aa92cdcf-80b4-4f67-8ec5-13e9c77814bb2021-02-17T12:10:27-06:002021-04-30T10:17:59-05:00Hemp-Derived Cannabidiol: A Primer on the Latest Research2021-02-26 08:30:00 -0600Sandra YeyatiThe latest research on the proven health benefits of cannabidiol (CBD), the effects on anxiety and depression, how to get started, ways to administer and more.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:cb779f24-bfd0-4a15-8374-7333d9d09aa02021-02-25T12:25:13-06:002024-03-28T12:35:37-05:00Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Silver Anniversary Panel Discussion2021-02-25 12:25:13 -0600Kyle HassAs part of the MidewinNational Tallgrass Prairie Silver Anniversary celebrations, at 6 p.m., March 3, a panel of staff members with Midewin NTP will talk about prairie restoration tools and techniques that have been essential to restoration in the past 25 years at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie – including invasive species management.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:03b0403c-5fb5-4702-a0d2-8abc0cd19a2b2021-01-31T16:42:47-06:002021-01-31T16:50:23-06:00The National Forest Foundation and Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Celebrate Silver Anniversary - Plus Chef Sarah Stegner's Local Recipe! 2021-01-31 16:49:41 -0600Peggy MaleckiThe National Forest Foundation will sponsor and host a Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Silver Anniversary celebration on February 10, featuring journalist Bill Kurtis and James Beard Award-winning executive chef Sarah Stegner of Prairie Grass Cafe, in Northbrook. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ab7ed4fe-628b-4672-b513-e6bd317a5a672021-01-28T10:26:09-06:002024-03-28T12:35:37-05:00Life Goes on Beneath the Frozen Midwest Terrain2021-01-29 09:00:47 -0600Sheryl DeVoreA pond with a layer of soft snow above the ice may seem to harbor little or no activity, but underneath, where there’s still open pond water or a muddy bottom, life goes on in winter, just at a much slower pace. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:883ec93f-119f-45bf-a750-9e5fa5db96d32021-01-18T14:51:46-06:002021-03-31T14:37:27-05:00Saying ‘I Do’ to the Planet: Green Weddings Embrace Sustainability2021-01-29 08:30:00 -0600Sandra YeyatiWays to green up your wedding through eco-friendly, sustainable invitations, venues, flowers, vegan food, favors and other planning details.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>