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Native gardening has become part of a broader shift toward gardening practices that work with local ecosystems rather than against them. And the good news is that getting started doesn’t have to be complicated!

Price is often the primary factor in purchasing decisions for many American consumers. While considerations such as product quality, long-term value, and environmental impact have become more important over time, cost ultimately determines whether a product is affordable and widely adopted.

Advocacy for safer, cleaner air runs deep in Chicago communities, notably in the neighborhoods on the South and West sides that experience the impacts of air pollution the most. Some residents in McKinley Park, in response to such impact, formed the Neighbors for Environmental Justice (N4EJ).

During Compost Awareness week, it is important to examine how composting fits into the larger environmental picture and also reflect on where we as individuals or companies like The Urban Canopy contribute to conservation in this way.

Chicago is the first of the United States’ major cities to lay claim to this achievement, but how much of it is real progress by environmental standards?

The start of a new year is the perfect opportunity to embrace positive change. What better way to do so than by committing to eco-friendly habits?

With Halloween being one of the most wasteful holidays of the year, what can be done to bridge the gap between the well-meaning fun of a global tradition, and reducing plastic and food waste to mitigate the environmental damage?

While not at the forefront of the convention’s biggest highlights, environmental policy and climate change topics were present around the convention as public figures and state and federal leaders demonstrated their support and pride in America’s environmental accomplishments, most recently the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act.

As summer heats up in Chicago with more scorching 90-degree days, striking a balance between energy conservation and personal well-being grows increasingly crucial.

In honor of this year’s Earth Day theme, Planet vs. Plastics, we’re sharing with you a couple of quick and effective tips for reducing plastic use that you may not have tried yet!

For the first time in over 200 years, a “double brood” emergence of two extremely large cicada populations will flood into the Chicagoland area. Will you be prepared for the oncoming cicada apocalypse?

Heat pumps have been shown to be a better energy source for the environment. Now, find out if they’re the better option for you!