Category Archives: current events

Why do I tout “Made In America”?

Posted on 2010/09/03 by Green In Oak Park

There are lots of reasons to buy American-made products and to nudge others into doing the same, so you may be wondering what my reasons are. To be honest, I think outsourcing jobs overseas benefits only a company’s bottom line … Continue reading →

Posted in consumer issues, current events, philosophy | 3 Comments

ComEd’s ‘innovation corridor’ includes Oak Park

Posted on 2010/09/02 by Green In Oak Park

This TribLocal article highlights ComEd’s new plans to study and test photovoltaic solar panel use in 10 communities, including Oak Park. If you live in Oak Park or any other community that has ComEd’s new SmartMeters installed, you should receive … Continue reading →

Posted in alternative energy, conservation, current events, energy usage | 1 Comment

The stimulus is changing the US in ways we don’t always notice

Posted on 2010/08/30 by Green In Oak Park

Those who know me well know where I tend to stand, but in the current divisive political climate, I tend to stay away from politics in this blog in order to concentrate on what we can agree on. That isn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in alternative energy, climate change, conservation, current events, energy usage, green building, links, philosophy | 1 Comment

Why is eating locally important?

Posted on 2010/08/23 by Green In Oak Park

It isn’t entirely about lowering one’s food miles to cut down on the amount of oil used and greenhouse gases produced in bringing your food to you. It’s also about knowing where your food comes from so you can have … Continue reading →

Posted in chickens, consumer issues, current events, farmers markets, farms, food, Forest Park, local businesses, local food, philosophy | Leave a comment

More on the oil spill

Posted on 2010/06/16 by Green In Oak Park

On a more political note, I urge you to go read Chris Smith’s post on Western New York Media. It’s a well-balanced view of the disaster, the events leading up to it, and what we face as a nation in … Continue reading →

Posted in alternative energy, conservation, current events, philosophy | Leave a comment

BP Top Kill strategy fails

Posted on 2010/05/29 by Green In Oak Park

We’ve been waiting to see what the results of BP’s Top Kill attempt on the oil spill in the Gulf. CNN reports today that Operation “Top Kill” has failed and that BP is moving on to a next step. Current … Continue reading →

Posted in alternative energy, conservation, current events | Leave a comment

I bought plants at the Cheney Mansion today. Did you?

Posted on 2010/05/17 by Green In Oak Park

Today at the Cheney Mansion Plant Sale, I bought a Melrose pepper plant, a cayenne pepper plant, a Tom Thumb tomato plant, Manzano tomatoes, creeping thyme, a Black Beauty eggplant, kale plants, and a strawberry plant. Because I have limited … Continue reading →

Posted in container gardening, current events, earth box, events, food, gardening, philosophy, small spaces | 2 Comments

Cheney Mansion Plant Sale 2010

Posted on 2010/05/15 by Green In Oak Park

Hey locals – don’t forget, tomorrow from 10am-3pm is the Cheney Mansion Plant Sale. They’ll be selling plants you can’t always find easily at garden centers. The Cheney Mansion is at 220 N Euclid in Oak Park, and there will … Continue reading →

Posted in current events, events, gardening, Oak Park | 1 Comment

Climate change, greener living, energy, and controversy

Posted on 2010/05/05 by Green In Oak Park

This post will be slightly more political than what you have come to expect from Green In Oak Park.  Fair warning. How many changes have we seen in the mainstream environmental movement since the 1970s, which is when it first … Continue reading →

Posted in alternative energy, conservation, current events, meta, philosophy | 1 Comment