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Chicago March Green Scene Calendar & Whole Foods Chicago Green Giveaway!

Chicago March Green Scene Calendar & Whole Foods Chicago Green Giveaway!
Spring is so close I can taste it…and this month’s busy Green Scene Calendar definitely reflects the upcoming and much anticipated thaw-out! There are some great events this month that will make it very easy to come out of hibernation…From networking opportunities to the 3-day Family Farmed Expo, there is something for everyone (and every... Read more »
By Ecominders,
March 7, 2011 at 1:49 pm
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Chicago Green Girl on NBC with Ginger Zee Tomorrow & Green Scene This Weekend!

Chicago Green Girl on NBC with Ginger Zee Tomorrow & Green Scene This Weekend!
I am very excited to announce that I will be on the NBC News with Ginger Zee tomorrow morning (2/26) during the 9am local Chicago broadcast. I will be discussing greenwashing and what to look for when purchasing products that truly are good for the environment, safe and non-toxic. I also intend to elaborate on certain... Read more »
By Ecominders,
February 25, 2011 at 2:38 pm
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February Green Scene Calendar

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Here is your February Green Scene Calendar -  February Green Scene Calendar.pdf.  Two events that I wanted to point out this month are the “Moms on a Mission” lunch at The Academy for Global Citizenship and the Beyond Solar fundraiser. You can view the “Moms on a Mission” invite here - AGC MOM INVITE.pdf. I organized... Read more »
By Ecominders,
February 8, 2011 at 10:56 am
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Green Spotlight On...The Academy for Global Citizenship

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I had the enormous pleasure of meeting Sarah Elizabeth Ippel last Spring at Chicago Magazine’s Green Awards Ceremony, where she was honored for starting The Academy for Global Citizenship, a Chicago Public Charter School located on the Southwest side. She very kindly invited me to the school for a visit, which I was finally able... Read more »
By Ecominders,
October 27, 2010 at 2:43 pm
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Chicago Green Scene - Global Grazing Fundraiser this Monday for The Academy for Global Citizenship!

Chicago Green Scene - Global Grazing Fundraiser this Monday for The Academy for Global Citizenship!
I don’t normally write separate blog posts to highlight Chicago Green Scene events, but this one deserves a post all on its own! The Academy for Global Citizenship (a Chicago public contract school) is hosting a fundraiser this Monday, October 11th called Global Grazing. They were able to organize this event in record time thanks... Read more »
By Ecominders,
October 8, 2010 at 10:10 am
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August Green Scene Calendar

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Even though the months of summer are very quickly (and very sadly) passing on us, there is definitely no shortage of great eco-focused events in August. From important fundraisers to the widely attended Veggie Fest in Naperville, there are some wonderful ways to spend your time giving to a good cause while learning how to... Read more »
By Ecominders,
August 2, 2010 at 7:19 am
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Green, White and Blue - 10 Ways to Green Your 4th of July BBQ!

Green, White and Blue - 10 Ways to Green Your 4th of July BBQ!
1. Think reusable instead of disposable. Opt for reusable plates, cups and silverware. If you must use disposable, choose the brands that have less of an impact on the planet. There are a number of options these days for disposables that are made from renewable materials instead of plastic that will actually biodegrade or are... Read more »
By Ecominders,
June 29, 2010 at 3:03 pm
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Green Spotlight On...The Green Festival Chicago!

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I am starting a series on Chicago Green Girl called “Green Spotlight On…” where I will be featuring different eco-friendly businesses, professionals and events throughout Chicago. It was a goal of mine when I started this blog to get more people around Chicago in the know about all of the awesome people, places and happenings... Read more »
By Ecominders,
May 25, 2010 at 3:50 pm
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Chicago Green Girl on Green is Universal with Ginger Zee this Saturday!

I am very proud to be a Chicagoan and love my city for a million reasons (winter aside) and since I started my green business & blog I am constantly finding even more reasons to be proud of the place I live and the people that reside in it. Yes, we have a lot of... Read more »
By Ecominders,
May 19, 2010 at 4:10 pm
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Our First Green Giveaway...Win An Energizer Recharge Smart Charger!

I am very excited about our first giveaway on Chicago Green Girl – two Energizer Recharge Smart Chargers! I have been using rechargeable batteries for quite some time, and have not only saved myself a good amount of money, but a decent amount of batteries from ending up in a landfill. Most rechargeable batteries are... Read more »
By Ecominders,
May 6, 2010 at 10:32 pm
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