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This from Sharon Rolek on her Recycling Map project…
My C3 Community Project is The Lake Calumet Area Recycling Drop-Off Site Map — since we are at the end of the earth and not part of the Blue-Cart Program.
We want to include as many different types of sites as possible (i.e., clothes, craft items, [...]
Join hosts Mark Kleman and Charles Shaw as they introduce you to Chicago’s first eco-friendly social club, a beautiful creation by cob artist Miguel Elliot for the opening of the Butterfly Social Club! Also some pre-Valentine’s Day mischief making with aphrodisiac concoctions & live DJ sets by DJs Dojo & The Abominable Twitch.
Thurs, Feb 1st [...]
From M. Grace Sielaff:
What you can do?
As a (C3) project team member, our project is to help recycle water bottles and to prevent them from entering the waste stream by collecting the water bottles, and encouraging others to do the same, for the 2007 Air and Water Show.
Project Title: Water Bottles
C3, Chicago Conservation Corp liaison: [...]
From Chris Corrigan:
In the Netherlands, a group of kids has challenged a government minister to see who can reduce their power consumption the most.And guess who won? The kids reduced their energy consumption by 33% beating the minister’s 20% reduction.
From Gapers Block:
The Green Exchange, Logan Square’s proposed “green merchandise mart” has launched its website. Dedicated towards green living, the site offers building plans, an FAQ and a forum to discuss the building and issues surrounding its development.
Here’s a website about “Musings on Sustainable Urban Development & Design”: http://www.ecotectureblog.com/
Jean ~Nurture Girl~ Russell says:
work from home (don’t drive much at all).
radiate love at the people I interact with.
turn off lights, water, energy consumption, whenever possible.
assume the best in people (and thus avoid negativity and conflicts).
support and encourage people doing good.
nurture people building social purpose organizations.
avoid the news–twisted and spun as it is.
give money and [...]
Maryam Y says:
“I try to remember to do lots of actions every day, albeit many could be considered small.”
I walk instead of drive or even take public transport
I smile at people I go past
I turn off water/lights when I leave the room
I give way to other people
I try to buy green or fair trade products [...]
Urban Permaculture Applications: Food Production Plus
Wednesday, February 7th, 7-9 pm
Learn how to apply permaculture to urban living.
Even if you have limited indoor growing space, producing more of what you eat, may be increasingly valuable. Learn about home or apartment-scale growing systems for producing your own food and fertilizer, indoors or out. Featuring Bill Shores, a [...]
Home tip from Living Gently Quarterly:
When the price of head lettuce climbs to $2.50 or more per head and the frigid arctic winds are rattling the windows, you can still enjoy freshly grown produce. And, you don’t even have to leave your home. It doesn’t require long-range transportation from warmer or tropical climes nor energy-intensive [...]
Citing a Concious Choice interview, WorldChanging Chicago quotes Mayor Daley:
As the government cuts back on programs … that’s where the community has to step up and function.
The Chicago Conservation Corps is one example where a little bit of government effort (City of Chicago) leads to a whole lot of community stepping up and functioning.