Monthly Archives: October 2012

This week’s Green Scene column in Crain’s Chicago Business: A new way to help Chicago restaurants go green

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Judith Nemes

More local restaurant owners may consider seeking green certification after one group makes its application more Chicago-friendly. The nonprofit Green Chicago Restaurant Coalition is inviting Chicago-area restaurants, caterers and cafeterias to participate in a pilot study just launched by Green Seal to make its … Continue reading →

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This week’s Green Scene column in Crain’s Chicago Business: Entrepreneurs can hit Chicago streets for green biz opportunities

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Judith Nemes

A recently-completed green street pilot project could translate into future deals for eco-entrepreneurs offering products and services for sustainable roadways. Chicago’s Department of Transportation (CDOT) last week unveiled the first phase of a green street project on a two-mile patch … Continue reading →

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This week’s Green Scene column in Crain’s Chicago Business: Delta Institute chief shines spotlight on opportunities for eco-entrepreneurs

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Judith Nemes

Jean Pogge tells sustainably-oriented entrepreneurs there’s gold in the garbage if they’d only take a closer look. After about 16 months at the helm of the non-profit Delta Institute, Ms. Pogge believes there’s great potential in creating companies that find … Continue reading →

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