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YSP has a community garden incorporated into their youth projects. They grow fresh foods for community members to harvest. They are currently building a patio on the plot and its under construction.

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.

A school garden links classroom learning with the creation, maintenance, and study of a garden. The type of garden, its size, shape, material composition and symbolism can become part of the school’s image and the community’s sense of place. Through this process, schools will develop a vision for their garden’s development that will provide
meaning for students, their families, the community, faculty and the curriculum.

Work cooperatively to build and sustain gardens on the south side of Chicago.

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

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.

This Frontera resaurant serves delicious Mexican food and has a LEED Gold Certified ‘Green Room’.

Mayor Richard M. Daley cut the ribbon on August 2, 2008 for the new Engine Company 18 firehouse, a new facility that will provide the latest in firefighting technology and communication for residents in the neighborhoods of University Village, Pilsen, Little Italy, the Near West Side and the South Loop.