Category Archives: Green Scene

A new study on opportunities in the local green economy offers perspective on how entrepreneurs, existing businesses and investors can target their efforts to succeed. Using “cluster analysis,” the study’s authors demonstrate how specific sectors within the green economy can … Continue reading →

Name an industry sector in Chicago and there’s a good chance you’ll find some dynamic women who are influencing the sustainable direction of companies in that field. If you want to know who some of them are, you might find … Continue reading →

Biking to work in the frigid cold and looking sharp all day long is getting easier for guys in Chicago and beyond thanks to a local sustainable-clothing designer. Jonathan Shaun Jonathan Shaun, an urban cyclist who has designed snowboard wear … Continue reading →

The Devon Avenue rooftop garden (photo courtesy of Uncommon Ground) Uncommon Ground, the North Side eatery with two locations known for its local, organic food and sustainable practices, just raised the bar on how green a restaurant can be. The Green … Continue reading →

You know a green business is gaining traction when the Environmental Protection Agency stages a media-hyped promotional tour of its plant on America Recycles Day. That’s what happened to COM2 Recycling Solutions last month when officials at the U.S. EPA’s Illinois office … Continue reading →

By Judith Nemes A new green event space just opened its doors, seeking to cater to companies that want to hold eco-friendly gatherings this holiday season and beyond. The West Loop Studio event and meeting space on Elizabeth Street shuttered … Continue reading →

Sustainability reporting is a hot trend among large corporations that want to demonstrate their commitment to greening their organization. But it’s not just for the big boys anymore. Now smaller businesses are beginning to join the ranks, according to Jane … Continue reading →

There’s an app these days for just about everything, but who knew you needed one for that emergency ink refill for your printer? Brothers Jacob and Aaron Dallek have been growing Cheap Ink — their Bedford Park-based recycled ink cartridge business — … Continue reading →

Karen Weigert, the city of Chicago’s chief sustainability officer, was the main attraction at the Jefferson Tap & Grille in the West Loop on Tuesday night for a monthly “Green Drinks” gathering of local green-business entrepreneurs. To sum up the … Continue reading →