Helpful Sites for Going Green in Chicago
- Visit www.delta-institute.org to learn more about The Delta Institute, a nonprofit organization that works for a cleaner environment, healthier communities, and a greener economy. The Delta Institute is a co-founder and Steering Committee member for the Green Chicago Restaurant Co-op.
- Visit the City of Chicago's Restaurant & Bar Recycling page to view the requirement for recycling for all restaurants and bars.
- View the City's Ordinance on recycling.
- Visit the City of Chicago's Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling page to find out how to recycle household chemicals, oil-based paints, solvents, cell phones, compact fluorescent light bulbs computers and related equipment.
- Visit www.chicagosfoodbank.org to find out about donating food to the Food Depository.
- Visit www.resourcecenterchicago.org to find out about recycling of glass, plastic, aluminum, tin, cardboard and composting of organic waste.
- Visit www.chicagogreencitymarket.org to find out about buying organic, locally grown, sustainable food products.