Monthly Archives: April 2011

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore May Restrict Access To Protect Landscape

Posted on April 30, 2011 by

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore officials plan to restrict visitor access to some areas of the park to protect the landscape. In a news release issued Monday, officials said studies are showing vegetation that should be a natural part of the … Continue reading →

Posted in biodiversity, parks and public land, policy

2010 Landscape Awards Exhibit Closes Tomorrow

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

Mayor Daley’s Landscape Awards is an annual program that recognizes the thousands of Chicagoans who help make the city green through their environmental beautification efforts. The show featuring photos of the winning gardens from 2010 is on exhibit at the … Continue reading →

Posted in activities, exhibits, green design

Negotiating Green Building Tonight at 6pm

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

Tonight at 6pm, the Chicago Center for Green Technology (445 N. Sacramento) hosts “Negotiating Green Building: Understanding and Balancing Best Management Practices” with Richard Mazzuca, LEED AP, GGP, NPCA and Gary Keclik, AIA, CSI, LEED AP; Sustainable Environments by Design, … Continue reading →

Posted in green design, presentations

Illinois is 8th in United States for Green Buildings

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

According to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the state of Illinois ranks 8th in its 2010 list of top 10 states for LEED-certified commercial and institutional green buildings per capita, based on the U.S. 2010 Census information. The District … Continue reading →

Posted in energy, green design, news, planning

Deconstruction and Reuse Primer Tonight at 6pm

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

Tonight at 6pm, the Chicago Center for Green Technology (445 N. Sacramento) hosts “Deconstruction and Reuse – A Primer” with Ken Ortiz from the ReUse People of America and Elise Zelechowski from the ReBuilding Exchange. Deconstruction is a green alternative … Continue reading →

Posted in presentations, recycling, waste

Earth Day Screening of Green Fire a Smashing Success

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

On Friday night, Roosevelt University commemorated Earth Day with a film and discussion event concerning one of the philosophical founders of sustainability.  Professor Mike Bryson reports: “Despite pounding rain and a brief hailstorm, around 60 people converged on Alumni Hall … Continue reading →

Posted in activities, biodiversity, news

Bureau of Labor Statistics Begins Tracking Green-Collar Jobs

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

Environmental occupations are increasing in number, and the number is now being tracked by the federal government. The Bureau of Labor Statistics received funding starting in fiscal year 2010 to implement a plan to collect data on green jobs. Under … Continue reading →

Posted in degrees, news | 1 Comment

Green Living Project at Bottom Lounge Thursday

Posted on April 24, 2011 by

The Green Living Project is holding a sustainability event at the Bottom Lounge (1375 West Lake Street) this Thursday from 6-9pm. Join us on Thursday, April 28th at Bottom Lounge in Chicago for a Global Adventure as we premiere Green … Continue reading →

Posted in activities

Summer Semester Begins May 31

Posted on April 23, 2011 by

While our SUST 390 Sustainability of the National Parks course in the 4-week May session is full, registration for Summer session 2011 (running from May 31 to August 19) is ongoing. Space is available in the following courses. One is … Continue reading →

Posted in courses, planning, policy, transportation

Smart Home: Green + Wired Reopens Today

Posted on April 22, 2011 by

Over 200,000 people have visited Smart Home : Green + Wired at the Museum of Science and Industry since it debuted in 2008. The exhibit returns today to offer guests a glimpse of a real, functioning three-story, modular and sustainable … Continue reading →

Posted in activities