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Guide to Chicago Farmers Markets

Guide to Chicago Farmers Markets

It may not feel like Farmers Market season just yet (at least in Chicago), but some markets open as early as April! Shopping at farmers markets sup...

How to Recycle Hard-to-Recycle Items In Chicago | The Unwaste Shop

Recycling in Chicago can be tough, especially for some unique, hard to recycle items. Check out these spots for things such as: battery recycling, ...

Should you be using reef safe sunscreen?

What is reef safe sunscreen? Why is it important? And what makes it different from the sunscreen you're currently using? Reef Safe Sunscreen vs C...

What to do with old clothes (that are too worn to donate)

Did you know that the average American throws away 70lbs of textile waste a year? Donating clothing should always be the first option, but clothing...

9 Sustainable Swaps (that everyone can do!)

The word "sustainable" is a buzz word these days. We're all trying our best to leave the world a little better than we found it, but it can be har...

My Favorite Vegan Cookies (And they're Gluten-free too!)

When I tell people we cook plant-based in our home, we often get a lot of questions about what we eat. To be honest, breakfast, lunch and dinners a...

We're Opening a Zero Waste Store

What was that? We're opening a zero waste store? Yes, it's true! What is a zero waste store you ask?! A zero waste store is a store that offers su...