The Green Parent Chicago Network

What is The Green Parent Chicago Network ?

Through our common mission of sharing information about sustainable and natural living, Green Parent Chicago, Chicago Green Families and The Green Mama have partnered to create The Green Parent Chicago Network, a community where all members can learn from one another and find inspiration for our actions.

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Green Holiday Guide: Interviews with Green Business Owners/Products/Services

Hello Green Parents!

Please join me this month on my blog where I will be interviewing people with Green Businesses/Products/Services in an effort to get people thinking and buying green for the holidays. Many of my interviews will be with locals since I am from Chicago. My blog is www.recyclemeorganictees.blogspot.com/ and I posted my first interview today!

Thanks!
Alix
RECYCLE ME

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Posted by Alexandra D. Gnoske on November 2, 2009 at 11:29pm

Paper goods?

I am looking for the most eco-friendly paper goods solution if recycled paper goods aren't available. My son's school is having a picnic and has a very limited budget. We will need to buy in bulk from Sam's or Costco where recycled paper goods aren't available. What is the opinion on paper cups/plates that can't be recycled vs. plastics that can be recycled?

Posted by Becky Brodsky on September 2, 2009 at 2:28pm — 1 Comment

Green Air Waves- My Interview with WLIT-FM

My interview with Diane Banks at WLIT-FM 93.9 will air Sunday, August 9 at 7:30am, but if you are still snoozing then check out the podcast that is up right now!

We chat about everything from creating Chicago Green Families, my little activist kids and our beach clea… Continue

Posted by Jen Khatchatrian on August 6, 2009 at 9:31am

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Does anyone belong to a Co-op? 1 Reply

Started by Debbie Sliwa in Buy Local. Last reply by Christine Escobar Oct 29.

Do you celebrate the winter solstice with your family?

Started by caitlin murray giles in All Ages Oct 26.

Help Us Find A Cure

Started by Amy Domestico in All Ages Oct 23.

Scott Blake Harris, General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Energy

Started by Amy Domestico in Pregnancy Oct 23.

Eco Friendly detergent that won't fade dark colors?? 1 Reply

Started by Jen Khatchatrian in Green Living. Last reply by Alexandra D. Gnoske Nov 9.

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Events

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Sunday

Green Family Holiday Fair!

December 6, 2009 from 10am to 5pm – Chicago's Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

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