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Going green isn’t just for farmers and environmentalists. Chicago businessmen are looking to learn where and how to begin a green business. Chicago Sustainable Business Alliance and the Chicago Center for Green Technology are holding a workshop Oct. 25, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the Stuart School of Business, 565 W. Adams, to answer the following:
1. Where does a business start that wants to “go green?”
2. What is the difference between being green and pursuing sustainability?
3. What are the potential benefits and challenges of embracing a more environmentally, socially and economically sustainable strategy?
Pre-register before learning the basics behind starting a green business.
October 25 2007 | Green Events | No Comments »
Many Americans are unaware of how the food they eat is created and transported, who is behind the whole effect, and at what environmental cost. But a growing national movement is building greater awareness, along with cusumer demand for healthier, local, organic and sustainable options — strengthening economies while bringing the worlds of the farm and the metropolis closer together.
The Land Connection is a non-profit organization saving Illinois farmland and training new farmers in Evanston. Terra Brockman, food and farm writer and executive director of The Land Connection will discuss the latest trends in the local food production movement with Corby Kummer, senior food editor for “The Atlantic Monthy,” and several organic farmers on Nov. 3, 12:00-1:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at The Chicago Temple.
“There’s a whole movement here toward health and local food production,” said David Miller, the director of farmland projects for The Land Connection. “We think and hope people will continue to support the local food production movement.”
October 25 2007 | Green Trends and Green Farming and Green Events | 1 Comment »
The Harris Theater will host an Oxford-style debate Wednesday night on the rise of China and its possible environmental impact. The main question at hand: Will China’s rise lead to an environmental catastrophe? Chicago Public Radio’s Worldview host, Jerome McDonnell, will moderate two teams of two arguing either side of the proposition statement; including Vijay Vaitheeswaran, Global Correspondent for The Economist.
Tickets are $15 and can be bought online.
October 23 2007 | Green Events | No Comments »
Who: Open to the public, NO admission charge
What: Chicago Climate Forum
When: Oct. 22, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Where: Wellington Avenue United Church of Christ, 615 W. Wellington
Why: The event plans to bring together members of the general public, community energy activists and members of the Chicago Department of the Environment to examine what Chicago is doing about global warming, what needs to be done in the future and how citizens and government can collaborate on moving forward. The City of Chicago is in the process of developing a Climate Action Strategy Plan, an effort to address the challenge of global climate change through a local strategy of carbon emission reduction. This meeting is the first of a series of scheduled community meetings throughout Chicago to gather public input and support.
October 23 2007 | Green Events | No Comments »
October is fair trade month; and unbeknownst to many Chicagoans, the Windy City offers support to the fair trade community. A simple way to get involved is to purchase fair trade products in the Chicago area.
An online boutique called world-shoppe.com features crafts, stationary, etc. and promotes fair trade and sustainable living on a local and international scale. You can buy a few things or just learn the basics of fair trade practices and terminology.
In addition, fair trade is often linked to environmentally safe practices in agriculture. A combination of high environmental standards and financial rewards for sustainable farming makes fair trade a nice option for some in the agriculture community.
October 21 2007 | Green Events | 2 Comments »
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