Chicago’s Greenheart Shop declares ‘Green Friday’
November 19th, 2009
Green Right Now Reports
Chicago’s Greenheart Shop is declaring that Black Friday will be Green Friday this year at their store, which sells Fair Trade, eco-friendly and socially conscious gifts, food, clothes and accessories.
Greenheart, a non-profit cultural exchange and storefront (at 1911 W. Division) will be serving free Fair Trade wine, cocoa and snacks to shoppers. Visitors can also see a make-your-own gift wrap demonstration. The event, on Friday, Nov. 27, will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Those who can’t attend can still buy Greenheart products online.
The goodies sold at Greenheart benefit disadvantaged workers, coops in developing nations and support ecologically sound growing methods, like shade-grown cocoa. They include:
Related Topics: · artisans, developing nations, eco-friendly food, eco-friendly materials, ecological shopping, Fair Trade items, Food/Drink, Greenheart Shop, recycled products, work coops
Carry your books the green way
August 20th, 2009
By John DeFore
Green Right Now
As September and the back-to-school season creep into view, environmentally conscious students (and retailers who recognize the increased selling power of Earth-friendly claims) may be surprised at the variety of book bags, backpacks, and the like being made these days with an eye toward sustainability. From humble to elaborate, practically every sort of bag seems to be available in a green option.
Related Topics: · 100 percent recycled, Backpacks, Book bags, Circuit 3.0, Eagle Creek, Environmentally conscious, Jansport, Keen Harvest, Lands' End, Leed's, Messenger bags, Mountainsmith, Osprey ReSource Series, Reclaimed Series, Recycled tire backpack, solar powered bag, Voltaic bag
