Green Pizza Box- Turns into Plates and Storage

This company invented a really cool new version of the pizza box, I hope that a few major chains start offering this as their new green pizza box!

Green Events for April 2009

Spa Night: Wednesday, April 8, 7-9pm
Sit back, relax, go green! Enjoy earth-friendly skin care and spa treatment products, enjoy free chair massages, chiropractic consultations, and complimentary refreshments from Marion Street Cheese Market. Reservations are limited at Green Home Experts.

Children’s Story Time: Monday, April 13, 3-4pm
Local author Tim Magner will read N is for Nature: An Environmental Alphabet Book. Children will enjoy an eco-themed activity and have the entire store to themselves to explore and learn. Tim’s autographed books will also be on sale. RSVP at Green Home Experts.

Green This Old House: Thursday, April 16, 7-9pm
Architect Tom Bassett-Dilley, energy expert Jim Gill of Energy360 and Marty Bhatia of Om Homes will focus on the spatial needs and energy needs of older homes, emphasizing the use of energy efficiency improvements and green building materials and practices. More info at Green Home Experts.

Park & Preserve Clean Up Friends of the Parks Annual Earth Day Clean-Up
DATE: Saturday April 18th, 2009
TIME: 9:00 am to Noon Sponsored by: Tasty Catering & That’s Caring
From Noon to 1 PM, Tasty Catering will provide a grilled lunch for volunteers
LOCATION: Busse Woods Grove #24
ACTIVITIES: Buckthorn removal, trash clean up and tree mulching.
HOW TO SIGN UP: Individuals can sign up by visiting www.fotp.org/events/earth2009.asp or a team captin can tally together the individuals planning on attending and register everyone at once. You can also e-mail jamie@tastycatering.com for registration questions. Please sign up by Wednesday April 1st.

Environmental Resource Event
- Saturday, April 18, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- U.S. Cellular Field, 333 W. 35th St., parking lot A

Take your household hazardous waste to a safer place. Participate in the Department of Environment’s Environmental Resource Event and take the opportunity to
- properly dispose of household hazardous waste;
- recycle old computers, monitors, laptops and cell phones;
- drop off old gas-powered lawn mowers and receive a $100 rebate towards an electric or push mower;
- bring in your expired or unused medications and keep them out of our water system;
- pick up a free compact fluorescent light bulb; and
- purchase a $35 outdoor compost bin or $45 rain barrel (available to
Chicago residents only, must pay with check or money order, limit 1 per household). Call the Chicago Department of Environment at (312) 744-7606 for more information.

Irish Earth Day Festival
This free event is open to the Chicagoland community and will showcase companies and non-profits promoting sustainable living. Vendors will display Earth-friendly products, conservation, recycling, sustainable agriculture and alternative energy. There will be children’s activities, live music and food for purchase.

The Irish Earth Day Festival is Saturday, April 18, from 10am to 4pm and is free. Celebrate Earth Day with Chicago’s original green community!

Dates: Apr 18, 2009
Hours: 10 am – 4 pm
Location: Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N Knox Ave. Chicago, IL 60630
Admission: FREE
Website: For additional information please visit, http://www.irish-american.org

Earth Day Celebration
- Wednesday, April 22, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Lobbies of City Hall, Merchandise Mart and the Harold Washington Library Center

Take action this Earth Day! Stop by the lobbies of City Hall (121 N. LaSalle St.), Merchandise Mart (Wells Street entrance, 2nd floor lobby.) or the Harold Washington Library Center (400 S. State St.) to take the $800 Savings Challenge and receive an Earth Day gift. Those who take the $800 Savings Challenge on Earth Day are automatically entered to win one of our 50 green raffle prizes, which include weekend stays at green hotels, passes to green museums and gift certificates to green restaurants. Can’t make it downtown? Chicagoans who take the $800 Savings Challenge on Earth Day, April 22, online at www.chicagoclimateaction.org are also entered into the raffle to win
one of 50 prizes. Visit www.cityofchicago.org/Environment for more information.

Greening Your Office: Tips on How to Make Your Workplace Eco-Friendly
- Thursday, April 23, 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
- Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 S. Michigan Ave.
- Pre-registration required: greenofficechallenge@cityofchicago.org.

Join us for a free brown bag lunchtime lecture on how to make your workplace eco-friendly. Topics covered include waste reduction, energy conservation, green transportation, property management engagement, and how to start a “green team.” While this lecture is one in a series of lectures geared towards Green Office Challenge participants, all are welcome. Pre-registration is required; email greenofficechallenge@cityofchicago.org and include your name, workplace address, phone number and email address. For more information visit www.chicagogreenofficechallenge.org.

Making Green Easy: Thursday, April 23, 7:30-pm
*Within Your Reach Showroom: 6140 W. Roosevelt Rd., Oak Park*
Maria Onesto Moran will discuss indoor air quality concerns, how to create safer spaces for your family, and how to save money by being green. RSVP to www.green.wyroprf.com or 708-386-0810.

Sustainable Manufacturing Summit
- April 29-30 at Navy Pier
- www.asaseries.com for registration information and event schedule

The Sustainable Manufacturing Summit offers access to corporate executives and green experts leading the transformation to sustainable and cost-efficient manufacturing. The format is a combination of case studies and expert panels tackling key green topics for manufacturers
including energy efficiency, clean technologies and renewables, carbon management and offsets, climate policy updates and supply chain management. Visit their website for registration and program information.

How Does Your Garden Grow?: Thursday, April 30, 7-9pm
Learn about eco-friendly gardening practices, including water conservation, soil amendment, and tips on growing a vegetable farm in your yard. Hear about a local resident’s experience of building an organic farm in Forest Park. Also, learn about plans for the community garden in Forest Park! Learn more at Green Home Experts.

Chicago Conservation Clubs (C3) is Recruiting Teachers for the
2009-2010 School Year reserve a seat at an upcoming orientation on April 14, 15 or 16 from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

The Chicago Conservation Corps is seeking passionate teachers who want to make a difference in their school community. Start an after-school environmental service club with your students. Access curriculum, materials, training workshops, and more from the Chicago Department of
Environment. Earn a stipend and CPDUs for your efforts.

To learn more about the program and attend an orientation on April 14, 15, or 16, contact us at conservation@cityofchicago.org or call our hotline at 312-743-9283. All teacher applications are due May 1. To apply, you must be a Chicago Public School teacher (8th – 12th grade) and attend an orientation. Program includes three evening teacher workshops to be held over the course of the 2009-2010 school year.

Ecology. Design. Synergy.
- Saturday, March 28 – Sunday May 17
- Loyola University Museum of Art, 820 N. Michigan Ave.

This joint exhibition of Behnisch Architekten and Transsolar ClimateEnergy addresses the widespread and misleading interpretation of the term “sustainability”. This exhibition is an exploration of five
themes: light, sound, temperature, air and materials. For more information and admission costs, visit www.luc.edu/luma.

Windpower 2009
- May 4-7 at McCormick Center
- www.windpowerexpo.org for registration information and event
schedule

Register now for the world’s largest annual wind conference and exhibition in the world. Learn about the latest industry developments and technologies, review new products and services in the expansive exhibit hall, and network with leading industry decision makers. Registration costs vary, visit their website for more information.

Save the Date: Environmental Resource Event
- Saturday, May 9, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- DeVry University, 3300 N. Campbell Ave.

Take your household hazardous waste to a safer place. Participate in the Department of Environment’s Environmental Resource Event and take the opportunity to:
- properly dispose of household hazardous waste;
- recycle old computers, monitors, laptops and cell phones;
- drop off old gas-powered lawn mowers and receive a $100 rebate towards an electric or push mower;
- bring in expired or unused medications and keep them out of our water system;
- pick up a free compact fluorescent light bulb; and
- purchase a $35 outdoor compost bin or $45 rain barrel (available to Chicago residents only, must pay with check or money order, limit 1 per household).