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| Business | Address | Neighborhood | Phone # | Category | How are they green? | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 point perspective | 1030 W Chicago Avenue | Wicker Park & Ukrainian Village | (312) 268-1822 | Architecture | 2 Point Perspective designs modern, eco-friendly buildings and furniture. | More Info » |
| A Fresh Squeeze | 1030 W Chicago Ave | Wicker Park & Ukrainian Village | (312) 698-4498 | Media | A Fresh Squeeze is a publication focused on making sustainable living more accessible for Chicagoans. | More Info » |
| Ann McCabe & Associates, Inc. | 1550 W Cornelia | Lakeview & Wrigleyville | (773) 661-1230 | Legal | Ann McCabe & Associates provides regulatory and advocacy services on energy and environmental issues. They specialize in climate change. | More Info » |
| Barry Bursak | 3440 N. Leavitt St | Avondale | (773) 549-5956 | Consulting | Barry Bursak is an advisor to businesses and organizations on development of sustainability programs and projects. | More Info » |
| Centre for Sustainability & Excellence | 8700 W Bryn Mawr | O'Hare | (773) 714-5065 | Consulting | The Centre for Sustainability & Excellence is an international advisory, coaching and training organization that creates sustainability solutions. | More Info » |
| Chapter One Organics | 1119 N Wood St | Wicker Park & Ukrainian Village | (773) 513-9203 | Clothing | Chapter One Organics makes 100% premium organic cotton baby and toddler clothes in the US using modern designs and fun colors. | More Info » |
| Chicago Heating & Air Conditioning | 5054 N. Troy St. | Hollywood Park | (773) 330-3689 | HVAC | Chicago Heating & Air Conditioning provides environmentally friendly HVAC system solutions such as ozone friendly cooling equipment, and energy efficient heating and cooling systems. | More Info » |
| Christy Webber Landscapes | 2900 W Ferdinand St | Wicker Park & Ukrainian Village | (773) 533-0477 | Landscaping | Christy Weber Landscapes is a progressive company passionate about Chicago landscaping. Their mission is to create a better quality of life for clients and employees. | More Info » |
| City Provisions | 1820 W. Wilson Ave. | Uptown & Sheridan Park | (773) 293-2489 | Food | As part of The Green Chicago Restaurant Co-Op, City Provisions will constantly strive to do everything possible to create less of an imprint and be Eco-Friendly. | More Info » |
| Compass X Strategy | 1312 N Leavitt St. | Wicker Park & Ukrainian Village | (773) 255-4853 | Marketing | Compass X Strategy is a brand strategy and marketing firm dedicated to helping grow companies that are inspired to make a better world through business. | More Info » |
| Consolidated Printing | 5942 North Northwest Highway | Norwood Park | (773) 631-2800 | Printing | Consolidated Printing Company has achieved environmental printing far beyond recycled paper and soy based inks. Consolidated has been awarded with three environmental achievement awards from the State of Illinois and City of Chicago within the last year. | More Info » |
| Delta Institute | 53 W Jackson Blvd | Loop | (312) 554-0900 | Consulting | The Delta Institute is a nonprofit organization that works with individuals, organizations, and communities to transform the Great Lakes region into the vital center of an emerging green economy. | More Info » |
| Digital Hub - Printing & Prepress Craftsmen | 1040 North Halsted Street | Old Town | (312) 943-6161 | Printing | Digital Hub produces high quality digital, offset, and large format printing, while maintaining the integrity of our planet's environment. | More Info » |
| Distant Village Packaging | 1030 W Chicago Ave | Wicker Park & Ukrainian Village | (773) 276-4554 | Packaging | Distant Village Packaging is an eco-friendly and socially responsible company that specializes in creating custom, hand-made packaging with remote artisan communities. All of our products are produced using sustainable practices. | More Info » |
| Duane Carter Studio | 1944 W. Berwyn | Uptown & Sheridan Park | (312) 970-0322 | Architecture | Duane Carter Studio is a full service architecture, interior design, and research firm. Our priority for each project is to create an excellent working relationship with the client and to develop a deep understanding of the conditions and parameters for the project. | More Info » |
| e-One | 123 N Wacker Drive | Loop | (312) 496-6810 | Consulting | e-One works with trade associations to design, implement and manage sustainability programs that make the most economic sense for their members. e-One makes sustainability more accessible to small business. | More Info » |
| EcoKnowledge Nexus, LLC | 757 N. Orleans St | Old Town | (312) 342-3721 | Internet | EcoKnowledge Nexus hosts and produces webinars for small businesses and industry associations that want to provide their own webinars. We also provide webinars on green building topics. | More Info » |
| Firebelly Design | 2710 W Thomas | Humboldt Park | (773) 489-3200 | Marketing | Streamlined studio focused on big scope branding and comprehensive marketing strategies. Their expertise is in a pragmatic blend of ethical practice, social awareness and award-winning design and development. | More Info » |
| Foresight Design Initiative | 4518 N Damen | Uptown & Sheridan Park | (773) 271-1990 | Consulting | Foresight Design Initiative takes action and fosters dialog on sustainable innovation in Chicago. Its programs include the Chicago Sustainable Business Alliance, Chicago Green Drinks, and the Urban Sustainable Design Studio. | More Info » |
| Geochord, Ltd | 3100 W Lyndale St | Logan Square | (312) 451-3960 | Product Development | Geochord develops breakthrough sustainable products for your brand. New product development services include: Design-for-Environment strategies, concept generation, industrial design, 3D CAD modeling, engineering development, technology research, prototyping, patentability search, and manufacturing support. | More Info » |
| Gourmet Gorilla Inc. | 1629 North Halsted | Old Town | (877) 219-3663 | Food | Gourmet Gorilla provides hot meals, bagged lunches and snacks in schools, camps and retail settings. Their meals are prepared daily using the finest local and organic ingredients and tried and tested kid friendly recipes that meet and exceed USDA approval. | More Info » |
| Grasshopper 510 | 1944 N Damen Ave | Bucktown | (773) 292-0510 | Shops | Grasshopper 510 is an an eco-friendly gift and home accent store in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood. We carry jewelry, bath and body products, books and greeting cards, baby gifts, personal accessories such as purses and scarves, tabletop and kitchen items, and decorative accessories for the home. | More Info » |
| Great Taste Cafe | 355 East Grand Ave | Streeterville | (312) 527-1211 | Coffee Shops | Great Taste Cafe is locally owned, and serves seasonal, organic, and vegan food. It is certified dairy free and gluten free by G-Free-V. | More Info » |
| Greater Than | 1030 W Chicago Ave | Wicker Park & Ukrainian Village | (312) 698-4497 | Marketing | Chicago's full-service, strategic marketing firm dedicated to helping emerging green business and organizations accelerate on a growth path, providing high-caliber marketing talent who are passionate about sustainability. | More Info » |
| Green Tree Painting & Design | 5022 N Mozart St | Uptown & Sheridan Park | (773) 573-0583 | Contractors | By choosing GreenTree Painting & Design, you are choosing a painting contractor that is environmentally conscious. Together, we will greatly lessen the impact that painting your home or office will have on our environment. | More Info » |
| GreenChoice Bank (I/O) | 1030 W Chicago Ave | Wicker Park & Ukrainian Village | (773) 343-3098 | Bank | GreenChoice Bank will be the first "green" community bank in the Midwest, with sustainability informing every aspect of the bank's organization. They are going through the bank chartering process and expect to open mid-2009. | More Info » |
| Hannah's Bretzel | 180 W Washington St. | Loop | (312) 621-1111 | Coffee Shops | Hannah's Bretzel uses organic ingredients in its food and drinks, and follows green business practices. | More Info » |
| HJ Kessler Associates | 3702 N Pine Grove Ave | Lakeview & Wrigleyville | (773) 975-6467 | Architecture | HJ Kessler Associates' designs are sustainable and energy efficient. They bring value to projects by recommending solutions that minimize the use of resources and create highly productive environments. | More Info » |
| Hotel Felix Chicago | 111 W Huron St | Gold Coast | (312) 506-6250 | Hotels | With 225 beautifully appointed guestrooms, a luxurious spa, and state of the art meeting facilities, Hotel Felix is targeting status as the first LEED Certified Chicago hotel. | More Info » |
| I-GO Car Sharing | 2125 W North Ave | Old Town | (773) 269-4021 | Transportation | I-GO Car Sharing is a Chicago-based non-profit committed to economical and environmentally sound transportation choices. Our goals are to reduce car ownership rates, lower family transportation costs, reduce urban congestion and improve air quality in all neighborhoods. | More Info » |
| IIT- Stuart Center for Sustainable Enterprise | 565 W Adams | Loop | (312) 906-6543 | Education | M.S. in Environmental Management Program & Center for Sustainable Enterprise - A school dedicated to advancing sustainability in the classroom as well as implementing practical and equitable business strategies while fostering current and future economic viability. | More Info » |
| Illinois Solar Energy Association | 656 W. Randolph | Loop | (630) 281-0184 | Consulting | The Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA) is a non-profit organization that promotes the widespread application of renewable energy through education and advocacy. As the Illinois chapter of the American Solar Energy Society, we are the local resource for professional and general educational classes and information on solar, wind, and geothermal energy | More Info » |
| Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC | 2 N LaSalle St | Loop | (312) 476-7570 | Legal | Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC represents financial institutions and entrepreneurs in legal areas including corporate law, real estate and finance, litigation, securities and commodities, taxation, intellectual property, employment law and environmental law. | More Info » |
| LivingRoom Realty | 1530 W. Superior | Old Town | (312) 730-7701 | Real Estate | LivingRoom Realty is founded upon the tenets of sustainability, creativity, and community. We dedicate ourselves to the highest level of advocacy and equity for our clients. | More Info » |
| Local First Chicago | 2125 W North Ave | Old Town | (773) 988-2006 | Community Organization | Local First Chicago is a network of locally owned, independent businesses and community organizations joined together to keep money and character in our neighborhoods and build a thriving local living economy. Our mission is to educate the public on the importance of choosing locally owned independent businesses first! | More Info » |
| Logan Square Kitchen | 2333 N Milwaukee Ave | Logan Square | (773) 342-2333 | Food | Logan Square Kitchen consists of two main offerings: a shared commercial kitchen and a dining room/event space. Three kitchen galleys are available on an hourly basis to local food entrepreneurs, and the dining room is home to private and regular sustainable events. LSK is a member of the US Green Building Council, LEED Gold CI rating pending. | More Info » |
| Marissa Strassel Design | 1807 W Sunnyside | Uptown & Sheridan Park | (312) 451-5402 | Internet | We specialize in providing smart, creative and strategic website design, branding and print collateral for a variety of small businesses and non-profits. | More Info » |
| Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance | 645 N. Michigan Ave | Loop | (312) 587-8390 | Community Organization | The Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) is the leading source and champion for advancing sound energy efficiency policies, programs and priorities to stretch these essential resources. MEEA balances the interests of our diverse members, creating a common ground to affect positive change. Through MEEA, utilities, local and state governments, non-profits, manufacturers, retailers, consultants and others all work together toward a shared vision for energy efficiency in the Midwest. | More Info » |
| Mindful Metropolis | 2020 N California | Logan Square | (773) 944-1505 | Consulting | Mindful Metropolis brings together communities throughout the Chicago metropolitan and surrounding areas with fresh concepts. They bring conscious living ideas from the kitchen table to the boardroom table and all places in between. | More Info » |
| Natural Fitness | 1500 S Western Ave | Marquette Park | (312) 376-0206 | Health | Natural Fitness is committed to providing high quality yoga and fitness products while maintaining the smallest environmental impact. Choosing our products will enhance your practice and help you achieve your fitness goals while demonstrating your concern for the environment. | More Info » |
| onShore Networks, LLC | 1407 W Chicago Ave | Wicker Park & Ukrainian Village | (312) 850-5200 | Internet | onShore Networks, LLC is a leading provider of computer network integration services to the Chicago area. Its expertise includes designing and implementing network integration services. In addition, onShore designs and builds multi-tenant data networks (MDNs), for delivery of data and video services, in high-rise buildings. | More Info » |
| PortionPac Corp | 400 N Ashland | Wicker Park & Ukrainian Village | (312) 226-0400 | Cleaning | PortionPac is a leading provider of Sustainable Cleaning Systems with an over 40 year history of teaching how to clean better, safer and with less chemicals. Using the principles of Natural Capitalism, they are innovating to further minimize their environmental impact. PortionPac has been recognized by the City of Chicago, the State of Illinois and the Chicago Manufacturing Center for their sustainability leadership. | More Info » |
| Purple Asparagus | 1824 W Newport | North Center & St. Ben's | (773) 991-1920 | Food | Purple Asparagus is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to bringing families back to the table by promoting and enjoying all the things associated with good eating that's good for the body and for the planet. | More Info » |
| ReusableBags.com | 116 W Illinois St | Streeterville | (773) 912-1562 | Shops | ReusableBags.com spreads awareness of the plastic bag & related consumption issues. Their store features a growing family of smart, earth-friendly products all designed to help you reduce, reuse and save. | More Info » |
| Roger Rickshaw | 1901 S Western Ave | Lawndale | (773) 620-7921 | Transportation | Whether you're looking for a fun ride home from a game or event, a romantic cruise, or a truly sustainable corporate marketing alternative, we've got your cab! | More Info » |
| Rogue Element | 4043 N Ravenswood | North Center & St. Ben's | (773) 880-9525 | Marketing | Rogue Element is a small strategic design agency with big project experience that fuses a passion for creative communication with clients who make a difference. We collaborate with you to visually-charge your message with a unique and memorable voice that stands out from the crowd. | More Info » |
| S. N. Peck and Case Handyman Remodeling | 1647 W Fulton | Wicker Park & Ukrainian Village | (312) 738-2600 | Contractors | For twenty-five years S. N. Peck Builder, Inc. and Case Handyman & Remodeling of Chicago have been creating beautiful homes and work environments. They are leaders in custom building and remodeling. | More Info » |
| Salon Echo | 1134 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue | Edgewater, Andersonville & Lakewood-Balmoral | (773) 989-2358 | Salons | Salon Echo services both men and women in a sustainable environment by using high quality, results-oriented, organic and botanic products. | More Info » |
| Sandbox Studio | 1608 W. Cornelia | North Center & St. Ben's | (773) 525-9258 | Marketing | Sandbox is a communication design firm serving the needs of not-for-profit organizations, institutions of higher learning, artists, and select corporations. Believing that effective design begins with a clear understanding of the message, Sandbox creates so your voice is as powerful as it can be. | More Info » |
| Sapore di Napoli Pizzeria | 1406 W Belmont Ave | Lakeview & Wrigleyville | (773) 935-1212 | Food | Sapore di Napoli Pizzeria serves authentic Neapolitan pizza using quality ingredients available from the local market and Italy. All red sauces are made using organically grown plum tomatoes. Their Bolognese sauce is homemade and prepared with organic vegetables and meat. | More Info » |
| Scott Schechter, Financial Adviser - Eagle Strategies LLC | 4830 N. Bell Avenue | Uptown & Sheridan Park | (773) 837-9700 | Finance | Scott Schechter works with executives, professionals, and business owners on a variety of financial issues. Scott Schechter is a Financial Adviser offering investment advisory services through Eagle Strategies LLC, a Licensed Investment Adviser. | More Info » |
| ShoreBank | 7054 S Jeffry Blvd | Uptown & Sheridan Park | (773) 420-4336 | Finance | ShoreBank provides individuals, small businesses, and nonprofits with access to financial resources and technical assistance for the development of green buildings and the purchase of energy efficient products as well as capital for growing businesses. ShoreBank also offers a wide array of cash management services and financial products that support sustainable enterprises. | More Info » |
| Simon Roofing & Sheet Metal Corp. | 55 W Chestnut Street | Wicker Park & Ukrainian Village | (312) 505-6482 | Contractors | Simon's Sustainable Systems and Services program comprises the most comprehensive and cutting-edge solutions for all of your roofing needs. They are high quality; cost effective; environmentally responsible; meet all federal, state and local regulations and contribute to LEED certification. | More Info » |
| Simplicity Works Organizing | 5556 N Broadway | Edgewater, Andersonville & Lakewood-Balmoral | (773) 915-3537 | Consulting | Simplicity Works Organizing Services conquers overwhelm by helping clients clear their clutter mindfully, and/or create personalized and efficient systems for routine tasks in the home or office. Time, money, and energy are then free for the things that matter most. | More Info » |
| Terracom Public Relations | 1707 N. Newcastle Ave | Austin | (773) 637-3939 | Marketing | Since 1990, Terracom Public Relations has helped green organizations grow in size and impact through strategic PR and marketing communications. | More Info » |
| The Greener Cleaner | 1552 N Damen | Bucktown | (877) 784-8429 | Clothing | The Greener Cleaner provides quality dry cleaning naturally. Our cleaning solutions are biodegradable, solvent-free and organic. | More Info » |
| Uncommon Ground | 1401 W. Devon Avenue | Rogers Park | (773) 465-9801 | Food | Uncommon Ground grows their own organic vegetables. The roof top deck was built with recycled plastic/wood composite material. Solar thermal panels heat water and reduce gas consumption. | More Info » |
| USG Corporation | 550 W Adams St | Loop | (312) 436-5635 | Contractors | USG is the world's leading producer of gypsum wallboard, joint compound and a vast array of related products for the construction and remodeling industries and a global leader in the manufacture of ceiling suspension systems. | More Info » |
| Weiss Insurance Agencies | 406 N Aberdeen | Wicker Park & Ukrainian Village | (312) 588-0211 | Insurance | The Weiss Insurance Agency is a full service agency with more than 100 years of experience in the industry. We specialize in all lines of commercial, personal, life & health insurance, as well as employee benefits and asset management. | More Info » |