A farmers market that sells local honey, baked goods, vegetables, and herbs.

Works on building sustainable housing and restoring old homes. They also offer classes on building sustainable housing and restoring old homes.

County Fair Urban Foods buys local as much as possible, supporting the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, for instance. They also encourage recycling of packaging.

Ellie’s purchases local, organic produce whenever possible (their main supplier is Testa Produce) and even has a garden out front that provides fresh herbs and tomatoes.

John Baethke & Son Plumbing uses “GreenPlumber,” which is an internationally recognized brand for plumbing contractors who have been trained in the latest water and energy efficient technologies.

Provides job training to individuals at risk of homelessness in a 13-week culinary based course.