Hoping to live the green life in Chicago? Here are some key green places.
1. Hotel Burnham
At Hotel Burnham, part of the Kimpton Hotels, caring for the environment is very important. As part of the EarthCare program of the Kimpton Hotels, guests always are provided with eco-friendly bath amenities, in-room recycling bins, paperless check-in/out service for all guests, organic coffee and tea, as well as organic snacks, the linen and towel reuse program and a comprehensive recycling program.
1 West Washington, Chicago IL 60602; Tel. (877)294.9712
2. green exchange
green exchange is the only mall that also doubles as a green building. They are LEED certified and have a state of the art green roof. They have solar thermal panels to deliver hot water and air-conditioning. They have a rain cistern to capture rain water and use it for irrigation and other water features. They low toxin paint for all the building walls. They have energy efficient windows that are built to bring in natural light and have the ability to control the temperature. They also have a state of the art recycling program.
2545 W. Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
3. Fox and Obel Market
Passionate about food and service, Fox and Obel Market features products such as locally grown produce, dry-aged beef on premise, freshly baked artisan breads and pastries, fresh seafood and the finest cheeses. There is also a cafe inside, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
401 E. Illinois Ave. Chicago Il 60611; Tel (312) 410-7301
4. Green Genes
Green Genes opened on Earth Day 2008 through the combined efforts of owners, Heather Muenstermann and Christina Isperduli. They use Green Genes to contribute to making the earth a little better than what it is now. They only source out organic and natural products created and manufactured through fair trade and sustainable production. They specialize in children’s clothes, bath products and toys. They’ve also made sure their store reflects their environment-friendly policies. The floor and the front counter are made of bamboo and kirei board, both renewable resources. Walls were painted with low VOC paints, and furniture was salvaged and recycled to look brand new. They only use packaging and gift wrap made from recycled and biodegradable materials.
5111 N. Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640: Tel. (773)944-9250
What are you waiting for? Visit these places and start your contribution to a greener environment!
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