Recovering wasted phosphorus is the subject of a new Chicago-based electronic art exhibit that’s available on your smart phone or tablet.
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The Waste Biz: Is Plastic To Oil A Step Forward For The Circular Economy?
Is a plastic to oil waste recovery program really an example of the circular economy? Dow Chemical thinks so; some activist organizations disagree.
Turning Reclaimed Wood Into Design Studio Quality Furnishings: Artas Designs
Maine’s Artas Designs takes used materials like reclaimed wood, and turns them into design studio quality furnishings for a variety of commercial clients.
The Zero-Emission Mobile Juice Bar: Herb-N-Juice
Chicago start-up Herb-N-Juice brings the food truck concept to the juice bar, but does so with zero emissions and responsible waste handling.
Ready To Add “Dumpster Diver” To Your Resume’?
It turns out that a professional dumpster diver can make a very nice living out of the refuse s/he finds in commercial and residential trash bins.
Sustainable Construction: Building A Greener 2015
Builders and building owners are considering the environment as they plan new developments. Here are some sustainable construction trends we’ll see in 2015
The Chicago Restaurant that Produces No Waste [Video]
Chicago restaurant Sandwich Me finds a way to reuse, recycle, compost, or otherwise use all of the “waste” produced by its operations.
Plastic Bag Bans or Fees Cover 49 Million Americans
With California’s statewide plastic bag ban, millions of Americans are now prevented from using these wasteful, polluting convenience items.
The 8 Best Cycling Cities in the US [Infographic]
Eight cities in the US are leading the pack in terms of bike-focused developed. Take a look at the best cycling cities in the country.
Trust for Public Land Celebrates City Parks with ParkScore
How many parks does your city have? Can anyone get to them? Are they well maintained? These are some of the questions asked by the Trust for Public Land in their recent ParkScore study.
Chicago-based Eco-Friendly Dentist Doubles Down on Green
In Chicago, the hub of all things green in the Midwest, the ORA Dental Studio has really picked up the concept of eco-dentistry and run with it. Not only do they offer what is now the typical combination of Earth-friendly dental equipment in a relaxing atmosphere, but they do it in a certified green building
I-GO Car Sharing Launches Largest Solar-Powered EV Project
I know sustainablog founder and editor Jeff McIntire-Strasburg is an I-GO fan — I actually learned about this Chicago car sharing non-profit from Jeff when he wrote about it earlier this year on sustainablog. Well, now, this humble little car sharing non-profit is leading the country.. in powering electric cars with solar power.
I-GO Car Sharing: Mobility as Social Enterprise
When I first started talking to people at St. Louis-based Enterprise Holdings (the owners of Enterprise Rent-a-Car and a few others), they were just getting into the car sharing concept [ … ]