The list below contains the exhibitors who will be participating in the 2011 Evanston Green Living Festival. The list will continue to grow as the festival date approaches, so come back later and see which new exhibitors have joined the list.
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| Alternative Transportation |
EcoLogical Products Company, Inc. Saving and optimizing businesses and government on gas, electric, lighting, and HVAC for over 10 years Oak Park, IL Phone: 708 445-0341 Email: info@ecopro.biz |
| I-Go Car Sharing (Silver Sponsor) Chicago's only non-profit home-town car sharing company Chicago, IL Phone: 773 278-4446 Email: info@igocars.org |
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| Northwestern University Solar Car Team Dedicated to enhancing the education of or our members, supporting alternative energy through outreach events, and participating in solar car design competitions Evanston, IL Phone: 651 399-1374 Email: project-manager@nusolar.org |
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| Pace (Gold Sponsor) "Connecting Communities" Pace is the proud provider of suburban fixed route bus and regional ADA paratransit service. We are also the Regional Rideshare administrator and operate numerous local dial-a-ride services that are a lifeline for many residents. Visit PaceBus.com and PaceRideShare.com to learn how to save money and reduce congestion by using public transportation. Arlington Heights, IL Phone: 847 364-PACE Email: marketing@pacebus.com |
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| Phillips Chevrolet An award winning, family owned Chevrolet Dealership that is the #1 selling Chevy Dealer in Illinois Frankfort, IL Phone: 866 469-9000 Contact Form |
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| Roger Rickshaw Chicago's Premiere and Original Pedicab Company Chicago, IL Phone: 773 620-7921 Email: rogerrickshaw@mac.com |
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| Architecture |
Remake Architecture Designing low-energy, healthy buildings...without the premium 527 Michigan Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 Phone: 773 272-2435 Email: kirk@remakearch.com |
| Art |
Haiti Reeds Art from Haiti that's made from recycled materials embellished with new and used materials 6415 N. Ravenswood, #100, Chicago, IL 60626 Phone: 773 616-0043 Contact Form |
| City of Evanston |
Evanston Ecology Center Offering educational programs to the local community that will foster a greater appreciation, awareness and knowledge of the environment Evanston, IL Phone: 847 448-8256 Email: ecologycenter@cityofevanston.org |
| Evanston Public Library Providing library services to the Evanston Community since 1873 Evanston, IL Phone: 847 448-8600 Email: lawilliams@cityofevanston.org |
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| Office of Sustainability Develops and implements policies and initiatives that strengthen the environmental and economic sustainability of Evanston Evanston, IL Phone: 847.448.8069 Email: sustainability@cityofevanston.org |
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| Utilities Department Includes water and sewer operations as well as other utilities provided to the City of Evanston residents Evanston, IL Phone: 847 448-8210 Contact Form (311) |
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| Civic/Green Organizations |
Business Alliance for a Sustainable Evanston (BASE) Business Sustainability and Profitability Through Green Practices Evanston, IL Email: info@baseevanston.org |
| CGE (Citizens' Greener Evanston) Works to improve the community's capacity to act in a sustainable manner by addressing environmental, economic, and social equity goals Evanston, IL Phone: 847 989-6032 Email: Info@greenerevanston.org |
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| Evanston Environmental Association (Presenter) Non-profit partner of the Evanston Ecology Center Evanston, IL Phone: 847 448-8256 Email: info@evanstonenvironment.org |
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| Keep Evanston Beautiful Enhancing quality of life through education and green practices Evanston, IL Phone: 847 448-8256 Email: evanstonkeb@sbcglobal.net |
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| Mercy for Animals A national non-profit organization dedicated to preventing cruelty to farmed animals and promoting compassionate food choices and policies. Chicago, IL Phone: 773 971-3895 Email: info@mercyforanimals.org |
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| Cleaning |
Blissful Home We use pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils that are naturally anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and have proven emotional and physical benefits. Combined with all-natural, food-grade ingredients, our products have the power to soothe body, mind, and spirit, while serving as very effective cleansers. Evanston, IL Phone: 847 903-2654 Email: info@blissfulhomeproducts.com |
| Eco Home Chicago's eco-friendly cleaning service for residential and commercial properties Chicago, IL Phone: 312 788-0294 Email: service@ecohomeclean.com |
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| Fresh Tech Maid Services Maid Service with a greener, healthier approach to cleaning Prospect Heights, IL Phone: 847 459-1700 Email: info@freshtechmaids.com |
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| Norwex Improving the quality of life with products that radically reduce the chemicals in personal care and cleaning Chicago, IL Phone: 773 301-6442 Email: norwexjulie@gmail.com |
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| Oxifresh Carpet Cleaning A revolutionary carpet cleaning system that is committed to being green and environmentally friendly Chicago, IL Phone: 773 690-3116 Email: torrencem2000@yahoo.com |
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| Composting |
Collective Resource, Inc. (Partner) Door-to-door food scrap pickup service. We reduce landfill use and give the vitamins and minerals of food scraps back to the Earth for healthy soil and a sustainable planet. Evanston, IL Phone: 312 218-0330 Email: erlene@collectiveresource.us |
| Evanston Ecology Center (Mary Jaminski) Conducting Composting Demonstrations Evanston, IL Phone: 847 448-8256 Email: info@evanstonenvironment.org |
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| Urban Worm Girl We provide worm composting solutions to fit your needs. Everything from household bins for a family, to classroom bins and education for students, and commercial bins for offices and cafeterias. Chicago, IL Phone: 773 355-4804 Email: info@urbanwormgirl.com |
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| Construction & Home |
Earth Stone Midwest Beautiful Pavers made from 100% Granite and Marble that has been collected from many Chicago area fabricators and repurposed Schiller Park, IL Phone: 847 671-3000 Email: lisa@earthstoneproductsofillinois.com |
| Eco Tec Insulation Insulation that saves money, energy, and the environment Skokie, IL Phone: 847 675-1400 Email: katarina@ecotecinsulation.com |
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| Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse Promotes reduction of waste in landfills through sustainable deconstruction and renovation building practices Evanston, IL Phone: 847 864-9246 Email: evanstonrebuildingwarehouse@gmail.com |
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| Green Envelope, LLC Environmentally sensitive construction, weatherization and home comfort management Chicago, IL 60634 Phone: 312 685-9273 Email: info@greenenvelopeconstruction.com |
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| Green Living Designs A full service design center featuring eco-friendly construction practices and materials Highland Park, IL Phone: 815 325-4829 Email: info@greenlivingdesigns.info |
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| Harmony Haus Painting An environmentally conscious painting service Evanston, IL Phone: 773 677-6465 Email: nichole@harmonyhaus.com |
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| Horigan Urban Forest Products, Inc. Your Source for Quality Urban Lumber Skokie, IL Phone: 847 568-1340 Email: ehorigan@sbcglobal.net |
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| Renewal by Andersen (Bronze Sponsor) Exclusive Start-to-Finish Window Replacement Glenview, IL Phone: 866 838-6432 Email: dpocius@andersencorp.com |
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| U.S. Green Building Council - Illinois Chapter The local affiliate of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a national non-profit composed of leaders from every sector of the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work Chicago, IL Phone: 312 245-8300 Email: info@usgbc-illinois.org |
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| Windows Plus Inc Green energy-efficient windows, door and siding Arlington Heights, IL Phone: 847 797-1000 Email: jaygralik@yahoo.com |
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| Consumer Products |
Ana K An online eco conscious boutique for babies, kids and parents Addison, IL Phone: 630 212-6906 Email: info@ana-k.com |
| Aronel Design Studio, Inc Sustainable Wall Coverings - high style with low impact Chicago, IL Phone: 312 890-9632 Email: info@aronel.com |
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| Avon Avon is a company with a vision "to be the company that best understands and satisfies the product, service and self-fulfillment needs of women – globally." Avon’s commitment to environmental stewardship extends across its worldwide operations, with a focus on areas and opportunities that will have the greatest impact. Evanston, IL Phone: 847 323-1617 Email: mmaurice2010@gmail.com |
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| Ecological Green, Inc Committed to helping individuals, families, and businesses live greener healthier lives. We provide these solutions through two primary suppliers, who have a proven track record and commitment to accomplishing our everyday tasks while caring for the world around us: Solar Goose and Shaklee. Warrenville, IL Phone: 630 453-9402 Contact Form |
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| five ACCESSORIES Unique fair trade fashion and accessories from FIVE countries. We empower and deliver sustainable livelihoods for workers and their communities through the sale of eco friendly and fair traded, locally made products. Chicago, IL Phone: 312 504-3483 Email: info@fiveaccessories.com |
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| Healthy Green Goods Offering a wide array of all-natural and organic products Evanston, IL Phone: 847 864-9098 Email: info@healthygreengoods.com |
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| Karma Healing Solutions Handcrafted Organic Products & Aromatherapy. 100% committed to making eco-friendly and organic products for you that are not only safe and reasonably priced, but effective. Highland Park, IL Phone: 847 675-7950 Email: info@karmahealingsolutions.com |
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| Koru Street From Worthless to Priceless. Every product we sell at Koru Street is eco-friendly. But we believe this doesn't mean they have to be boring. Chicago, IL Phone: 773 240-2161 Email: amy@korustreet.com |
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| Mom.com A website, created by an eco-friendly company, that is dedicated to providing great deals for moms Lake Forest, IL Phone: 847 849-9865 Contact Form |
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| No Polyester Allowed Natural fiber clothing - hemp, organic cotton, silk, bamboo blends, and linen Chicago, IL Phone: 312 315-1533 Email: rosemon17@yahoo.com |
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| whether Bags Hip handbags and utility bags constructed from sustainable materials Chicago, IL Phone: 310 465-6580 Email: lisa@whetherbags.com |
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| Energy |
Community Energy Leading the development and availability of fuel-free renewable energy with wind and solar power Palatine, IL Phone: 847-924-7359 Contact Form |
| Eco Sun, Inc Solutions for Sustainable and Renewable Energy Carol Stream, IL Phone: 630 690-7233 Email: ecosun@comcast.net |
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| Illinois Solar Energy Association Promotes the widespread application of solar and other renewable energy sources through education and advocacy c/o Shamrock Electric 1281 E. Brummel Ave Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Phone: 312 376-8245 Email: michelle.hickey@illinoissolar.org |
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| Independence Energy Empowering people to Make Choices that Change Lives through positive energy options and the opportunity for financial independence Evanston, IL Phone: 312 543-6603 Email: jlmpersonal@hotmail.com |
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| Living Green Now An earth friendly products and services company. Our trained eco-consultants bring our unique "green" products and services to your home or work place. Northbrook, IL Phone: 224 723-5253 Contact Form |
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| Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program (Bronze Sponsor) Using Energy Wisely for a Better Future Chicago, IL Phone: 312 755-9020 ext. 3016 Email: customerservice@nicorgasrebates.com |
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| Solar Service Inc. The Midwest's leading supplier of affordable and reliable solar energy systems since 1977 Niles, IL Phone: 847 677-0950 Contact Form |
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| WinSol Power Company (Bronze Sponsor) Best Products and Services in the Wind and Solar Industry Glenview, IL Phone: 847 961-4440 Email: pj@winsolpc.com |
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| Entertainment |
Mr. Rick Teller of Environmentally Friendly Stories Evanston, IL Evanston Public Library Children's Department |
| Ricky Recycle A dynamic high-energy, fun-filled, interactive and educational program using word, song, comedy and extreme zaniness to teach all the benefits of recycling Phone: 847 679-2863 Email: RickyRecycle@yahoo.com |
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| Financial |
Mindful Money Financial Counsel, LLC Socially responsible investing. We help people invest with their values. Chicago, IL Phone: 312 675-8311 Email: colinchase@mindfulmoneyfinancial.com |
| Working Farms Capital LLC A leader in providing private equity and debt investments impacting the fields of sustainable agriculture and renewable energy Evanston, IL Phone: 847 989-4310 Email: info@workingfarmscapital.com |
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| Food |
Back to the Roots Grow-at-home mushroom kits that let you grow up to 1 1/2 lbs of gourmet, tasty oyster mushrooms in as little as 10 days...right from the box Oakland, CA Phone: 510-922-9758 Email: Contact@backtotheroots.com |
| Chicago VeganMania A celebration of the vegan culture and community that have grown so rapidly in the last few years Chicago, IL Phone: 773 744-1485 Contact Form |
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| Hummingbird Kitchen "It's a restaurant in a truck". Evanston's first mobile food vending truck serving delicious restaurant food. Evanston, IL Phone: 847 475-6680 Email: info@hummingbirdkitchen.com |
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| Irv and Shelly's Fresh Picks Year-Round Home Delivery of Local and Organic Food Niles, IL Phone: 847 410-0595 Email: answers@freshpicks.com |
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| HappyFamily Premium Organic Meals for Your Family New York, NY Phone: 212 374-2779 Email: michelle@happyfamilybrands.com |
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| Local Folks Foods A diverse food line emphasizing local, fresh, natural ingredients Bloomington, IN Phone: 317 727-2730 Email: info@localfolksfoods.com |
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| The Talking Farm Supporting a Sustainable Local Economy and Healthy Food System Evanston, IL Phone: 847 425-5125 Email: judy@thetalkingfarm.org |
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| Whole Foods - Downtown Evanston Selling the Highest Quality Natural & Organic Products Evanston, IL Phone: 847 733-1600 Store Contact Form |
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| Garden/Lawn |
Design Green Landscapes A full-service custom landscape company serving the north shore of Chicago and the norther suburbs. We specialize in smart design and sustainability. Evanston, IL Phone: 312 882-0580 Email: DesignGreenLandscapes@gmail.com |
| Four Seasons Garden Club Long standing Evanston garden club that hosts and co-hosts various garden events Evanston, IL Phone: 847 328-9448 Email: judyr@ameritech.net |
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| Greenwise Organic Lawn Care Lawn care using all natural organic ingredients Evanston, IL Phone: 224 577-WISE Email: info@iamgreenwise.com |
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| Nature's Perspective Landscaping, Inc An environmentally focused full-service landscaping design, installation and maintenance firm Evanston, IL Phone: 847 475-7917 Email: info@naturesperspective.com |
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| Rain Down the Harvest Design and installation of Rainwater Harvesting systems and Rain Gardens Chicago, IL Phone: 773 807-7602 Email: info@raindowntheharvest.org |
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| Government - State & Federal |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Protecting human health and the environment Chicago, IL (Chicago Office) Phone: 312 353-7359 Contact Form |
| Health Care |
Bodyscapes Acupuncture An alternative healthcare practice specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine Evanston, IL Phone: 847 864-6464 Email: bodyscape@sbcglobal.net |
| Chiro One Wellness Centers Founded for the sole purpose of educating, treating and coaching families and individuals in how to lead an extraordinary life of health and wellness Oakbrook (Corp HQ), Evanston Clinic, and other locations Phone: 773 290-3868 Email: jjaneck@chiroone.net |
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| Complete Chiropractic and Rehab Committed to providing pain relief for many symptoms and conditions so that you can have a higher quality of life Evanston, IL Phone: 847 332-2225 Contact Form |
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| Young Living Essential Oils Wellness solutions made from Essential Oils (nature's living energy) Evanston, IL Phone: 847 570-0977 Email: cynthia@cynthiakasper.com |
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| Media |
Evanston Community Television A resource dedicated to diversity in community communication. ECTV provides opportunities for local citizens to make use of current technology to exchange information and ideas and to participate in the democratic process. Evanston, IL Phone: 847 869-2510 Email: shbart@ectv.co |
| Natural Awakenings - Chicago North & North Shore (Partner) The Norther Chicago area's premier healthy lifestyle magazine Highland Park, IL Phone: 847 858-3697 Email: Editor@NAChicagoNorth.com |
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| WCPT AM (Partner) Chicago's Progressive Talk believes that a blue city and a blue state deserve a Progressive Talk radio station that is entertaining, informative, irreverent, and chock full of smart, funny shows with a progressive perspective. Chicago, IL Phone: 773 284-6508 Email: web@newswebradio.net |
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| Printing |
Consolidated Printing (Partner) Award-winning, environmentally focused printing for over 35 years. Official Printer of the 2011 Evanston Green Living Festival. Chicago, IL Phone: 773 631-2800 Email: info@consolidatedprinting.net |
| Recycling |
Working Bikes Cooperative A not-for-profit organization which diverts from the wast stream in Chicago by repairing them for sale and charity Chicago, IL Phone: 773 847-5440 Email: donations@workingbikes.org |
| University/Educational |
HEART (Humane Education Advocates Reaching Teachers) Educating youth and teachers in Humane Education Mamaroneck, NY Phone: 212 744-2504 Email: mickeykudia@gmail.com |
| ISEN / Northwestern University (Silver Sponsor) Initiative for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern Evanston, IL Phone: 847 467-1475 Email: isen@northwestern.edu |
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| Tiny House Project at Northwestern University A small sustainable home built by improving upon Tumbleweed Tiny Houses' efficient use of space with innovations in the areas of materials, electricity and plumbing Evanston, IL Phone: 913 961-0840 Email: kovercash@u.northwestern.edu |
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| Utilities |
CUB Energy Saver (Silver Sponsor) CUBEnergySaver.com is like having your very own 24-hour energy expert whose only job is to slash your home’s utility bills—for free. The online tool recommends hundreds of actions to help consumers cut utility bills, connects to actual ComEd accounts to track real savings, and rewards people with shopping discounts for reducing energy waste. Chicago, IL Phone: 312 263-4282 Contact Form |