Most North Shore high school students never experience farm life, agriculture, or animal husbandry. Happily, the 4-H program at Wagner Farm, operated by the Glenview Park District, provides unique opportunities for young people to learn about just that. By granting...
The way we eat, cook and clean every day has a profound impact on our environment. Green your kitchen with these simple tips. REDUCE YOUR ENERGY USE Use energy efficient appliances with the Energy Star seal of approval. Replace old appliances, especially refrigerators...
What we eat every day profoundly impacts our personal health and our environmental "food print." Eating unprocessed fresh foods from local and sustainable farms reduces our carbon footprint by using less transportation, better farming practices, greener packaging and...
Your seafood choices really make a difference! Get the Monterey Bay Aquarium updated sustainable seafood guide here. Read about good tuna choices here.
There are a number of ways to make your party a greener, low impact affair. First, keep in mind the environmental impact of every aspect of your party. Pre-plan ways to reduce the amount of paper, plastic, fuel, energy and water used for the party. Send an e-mail, or...
Have you thought about starting a vegetable garden but aren’t sure it’s for you? Although visiting the farmers market is a good way to get fresh, ripe greens, vegetables and fruits raised near you, growing your food is even better and more cost effective. You can turn...
Absolutely! You can help the planet three meals a day! Eat less meat, choose local and organic foods, and waste less. Check out this article from the UN about Food and Climate Change.
The best option always for food waste is to COMPOST it. Composting food waste creates fertilizer to be used in your garden, improves your soil and increases drought resistance. However, not everyone has a yard and some of us don't have the time or inclination to...
View our Going Green Matters Series webinar - Grow Your Own Food with The Organic Gardener for tips on how to get your own garden started! Also, check out this great article that reviews the top ten ways to go green in your kitchen.
The Environmental Working Group has updated their Dirty Dozen/Clean Fifteen https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/full-list.php list - your best guide for which fruits and vegetables are the most and least contaminated. The list helps you decide whether to buy organic or...
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