The Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange (CCRx) is a 501c3 nonprofit that solicits donations of surplus materials, equipment and supplies for teachers and non-profit organizations. They promote creativity and environmental stewardship. Their goal is to educate and empower the public to reduce waste, rethink surplus, and share. They do this through creative reuse programming, events and workshops.    Their belief is that “trash is just a failure of imagination.”

Plant Chicago’s mission is to cultivate local circular economies.

They envision a paradigm shift in production, consumption and waste driven at the local level, generating equity and economic opportunity for all residents.

They equip people and businesses with the tools to live more sustainably through community-driven, hands-on programs and innovative research projects.

The goal of this initiative is to redirect 95% of store generated waste from landfills, through a variety of methods. The Zero Waste initiative evaluated every department in the store for waste reduction and redirection opportunities.

the goal of Write-Green LLC is to provide the most innovative American made OEM compatible toner cartridge. While providing world class customer service at an economical price.

WECAN worked very hard to get buildings on the southside energy efficient; Also is associated with EAN (Energy Action Network) an organization comprise of churches, community organizers, and membersof WECAN who try to conserve energy such as LIHEAP, CEDA, and Weatherization

Building wide recycling program for paper, plastic, glass, aluminum, electronics, and construction waste. Building recycling increased from a rate of 10 tons per month in 2007, to over 56 per month in 2009. Low flow water fixtures and high-efficiency lighting systems were also installed building wide. Window shading is used, where possible, to reduce cooling needs in the summer and heat loss in the winter. For employees, bike-to-work facilities were installed and incentives were offered for hybrid vehicles. A “green” cleaning program was also introduced, to reduce the use of harmful chemicals and waste, and to improve indoor air quality.

Community Garden

This Italian eatery serves delicious food while reducing energy consumption, reducing waste, and buying from sustainable local farms. It earned a “Guarenteed Green” award from the Green Restaurant Association.