Consumers take advantage of competitive pricing and close-out sales to upgrade their electronic items such as e-readers, cell phones, televisions, tablets and notebooks, but they may not stop to consider […]
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Buy U.S.-made holiday gifts
As the U.S. economy continues to struggle, retailers hope that sales and discounts will end the holiday shopping season “in the black.” However, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and other marketing […]
Green Travel Options for Thanksgiving
Over the river and through the woods, To Grandfather’s house we go…. Anyone traveling to Grandma’s, to another relative’s home or to visit a friend who is hosting Thanksgiving Day […]
Home Remedies for Post-Halloween Upsets
T’was the night after Halloween and throughout the house, candy wrappers were littered causing Mom to grouse. “Mommy, my tummy aches,” cried little sister Sue. “Mine aches, too,” said big […]
KEB Announces Changes in The Making at 25th Anniversary
Marcia Ellis, president of Keep Evanston Beautiful, Inc., kicked off the group’s 25th anniversary celebration by saying KEB would be making changes during the coming year. “We are adding a […]
Yellow Line Station in Evanston?
The second public meeting for the Yellow Line Station Engineering Feasibility Study was held at Saint Francis Hospital on Sept.15. Before the presentation, visitors could interact with City officials and […]
Ask Eco Gal – ‘Upcycle’ Accessories And Home Furnishings
“Upcycling,” a new buzzword on the green-living scene, may be unfamiliar to some readers. It is “the practice of taking something that is disposable and transforming it into something of […]
Ask Eco Gal … Work Toward a Greener School Year
Evanston students return to school this week and bring with them a fresh batch of school supplies. Retailers that sell school supplies spend thousands of dollars on print, broadcast and […]
Ask Eco-Gal: Pledge to Make Waste-Free Lunches
As the new school year arrives, one simple choice for families is to pack waste-free lunches. By using reusable containers to transport lunch items, kids (and grown-ups) can be Earth-friendly […]
Ask Eco Gal … Tips For Greener Outdoor Living
Manufacturers are responding to consumer demand for eco-friendly products with a range of “green” items available for outdoor activities this summer. Grilling can be a weekly activity, and Mojobricks is […]