Green Living

Don't Throw It All Away

E-Waste, the Holidays and the Environment

The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) can help make your holidays a little more environmentally friendly.

Conscious Consumption

Making a Difference Every Day

Every time we hand over cash, swipe our credit card or write a check, we are investing in the companies and causes that we patronize.

Healthy Hair and More with Eco-Style

Natural Awakenings spoke with the owners of several local salons and spas about their philosophies of creating a healthier space for their clients, employees, themselves and the Earth.

Fashion with a Conscience

The international garment industry has long been associated with labor abuses and horrific working conditions, and individuals joining a growing movement have decided to do something about it.

Opportunity Knocks for Electric Vehicle Use

No more waiting for the economy, the technology or the stars to align themselves to signify that electric cars are ready to go mainstream. For proof, just look at what one municipal government is doing to stimulate the movement.

Chicago Flower & Garden Show

Landscape architects, garden builders, plant growers and artists will be in attendance at the Chicago Flower & Garden Show, held from March 10 through 18, at the Navy Pier.

Chicago Green Festival Seeks Volunteers

Be a part of the magic! Chicago’s Green Festival will be held May 5 and 6 at Navy Pier, along Chicago’s lakefront.

Fresh Tech Maid Implements Breakthrough Technology

resh Tech Maid has introduced new, patented Activeion technology that promises to clean and sanitize with tap water, like no other system.

2011 Evanston Green Living Festival

The 2011 Evanston Green Living Festival will be held at the Evanston Ecology Center, presented by the Evanston Environmental Association and the city of Evanston.

Recycle Runway’s Judd at Green Arts Show

The Third Annual Green Arts Show, a lively exhibit of works that reflect or promote sustainable ways of living, will feature artist Nancy Judd of Recycle Runway.

Eat Plastic-Free

Healthy, Practical Tips for People and the Planet

Plastic containers for food and drinks often contain unhealthy chemicals that contribute to toxic buildups in our bodies and landfills. Try these practical ways to avoid using them.

Shop Smart

Keep Dollars Working in Local Communities

Circulate your dollars within the community and align purchases with your values to enjoy multiple benefits, from shoring up local home values to ensuring access to regional produce.

Water, Water Everywhere...

But Will There Be Enough?

Despite water’s seeming abundance, we are rapidly overshooting Earth’s natural replenishment cycles. Thus, a vanguard of citizens, communities, farmers and corporations are thinking about water, and its management, in new ways.

Backyard Gardening

Whether this is your first year growing a kitchen garden or your thumb glows green from years of use, it’s possible to quickly turn dreams of bountiful organic harvests into a reality.

The Dirt on Cleaning

To safely power through household dirt and bacteria without using questionable chemicals, try these green cleaning tips.

A Conversation with No Impact Man

From November 2006 to November 2007, New York City author Colin Beavan, his Prada-wearing wife Michelle and 18-month-old daughter, Isabella, went on a yearlong reduce-recycle-reuse odyssey to cut down on their daily ecological footprint.

Green Guides

United States Updates Rules for Green Marketing

Survey Surety

Underwriters Laboratories to Verify Green Products

Creation Care

First Eco-Friendly Bible

Frugal Fashion

Smart Clothes-Shopping Tips

Retail Solutions

Reuse, Repurpose and Recycle Plastic Bags

Vacation Biking

Rent Any Type of Bike Onsite Online