All over the world, people are realizing that regenerating our soil and food systems (with compost!) is the path forward. Celebrate Compost Awareness Week May 4–10.

Celebrate by helping us ban the worst of the worst single-use plastics in Illinois.

As national politics fluctuate, reciprocal tariffs may start affecting the price of your groceries. Let’s take a look at how that might change what’s on your plate.

Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is around the corner, so this is the perfect time to start planning your expression of appreciation for your loved ones while also being kind to planet Earth.

Each of us has the ability to make change and encourage others to join us in that change. Here are some of our favorites ideas to get you started in 2025!

We stand in solidarity with the people of Los Angeles and pledge to do anything we can to stop the global warming that so obviously is contributing to these disasters.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, which means one thing: chaos! As you’re scrambling to check off everything that needs to be done before the new year, here are some tips to celebrate in eco-friendly style.

The holiday shopping deals are already here. Can we all think about gifting in a new way? Plan a pre-holiday donation drop off at your favorite thrift store.

As we pause to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends, let’s reflect on the ways we can show our gratitude to each other and to Mother Earth through our actions and intentionality.

Wetlands play a vital role in a healthy environment, but less than 10% of Illinois’ historic wetlands remain. We’re supporting a state wetland protection program to safeguard what we have left. Take action!

If you were asked, “What is the biggest change you have made toward living more sustainably?” what would you answer?

One of the most widely-celebrated holidays is fast approaching, and while it’s a terrifyingamount of fun, take a minute to think about what ends up lurking in the trash to make sure your celebrations don’t haunt you as a curse on the environment.

With fall’s cooler weather comes the urge for a wardrobe refresh. Here's how to avoid overconsumption and stay stylish sustainably.

We all have a lot going on at the moment. No need to list—you know it all by heart. So this is your sign to relax and enjoy summer! Research suggests that getting outside will help improve mental wellbeing, cognition and mood.

Where did the summer go? It’s time to get ‘geared’ up, and we’re here to help you combine school’s three R’s of reading, writing and ‘rithmetic with the planet’s three R’s of reduce, reuse, and recycle!

Did you know that in 2023, the US sold more than 100 billion single-use plastic beverage containers? Making a change is easier when you can see your results, so check out this plastic calculator.

Yep, it’s true. Aluminum cans have a thin plastic liner that buffers the liquid from the metal. Brands aren’t required to be transparent about their packaging materials. So what’s a consumer to do?

Plastic-Free July is the perfect time to try a few new products around the house to help pitch plastics out of your everyday routine!

It’s time for ACTION! The only way to reduce single-use plastic waste is to recycle it or stop producing it altogether. Here’s what action you can take in Plastic Free July.

One of the deadliest consequences of global warming is heat waves, the number one weather-related cause of death in the US. Learn more about how Chicago is combatting heat waves—and what you can do in your own home.