Every journalist/blogger needs a good source for ideas. Thanks to this fancy thing called the Internet, I've got tons. Here are a few of my favorite go-to sites:
>> grist.org: Politics, environment, food ... all the news your want in one place.
>> Organic in Chicago: A co-worker just recently passed this one on to me. And while they don't seem to update too frequently, it's a good source for local foods, recipes and organic restaurants. They also feature stories from a variety of sites about things that might interest the green/organic-minded reader.
>> The New York Times: I'm obsessed with every aspect of this site. The national paper does a fantastic job of hitting a huge number of topics--and do a great job of it. Some of my favorites include Bitten (food), Well (health and running), and Green Inc. (energy and the environment).
>> Apartment Therapy's Re-Nest: Not only is it pretty, it's functional. The site has lots of great articles (and great pictures) on how to green your home--as well as some practical information on other random green topics, like how to reuse bulk store fruit packaging.
>> Ecomii: This site isn't technically local, but a section on Chicago features a directory of where to find everything from green home goods and services to where to shop and eat, as well as the city's recycling rules.
>> Ideal Bite: Sign up for their daily newsletter and you won't even have to go looking for eco-friendly tips--they'll come straight to you. Plus, they have a Chicago edition.
Now that I've shared my favs, I want to hear yours too--I'm always looking to learn new things ... and to have another reason to procrastinate! So, where do you get your green fix? Other than right here, of course! ]]>