All sustainability

Rendering of proposed changes to the quad area

April 30, 2013

Master plan projects begin with grove revival

Urban planning students helped plan renovation of area at Taylor and Morgan streets

Ecojamapalooza Earth Day celebration 2010

April 19, 2013

Earth Day at UIC

EcoCampus, a student club supporting green initiatives, and the UIC Office of Sustainability present EcoJam: an Earth Day celebration for the UIC community.

Eric Schlosser lectures

April 7, 2013

Injustice on the menu for food workers

“The food we eat too often has been made possible by someone else’s misery,” says Eric Schlosser, author of “Fast Food Nation.”

Girl looks at thrift store jewelry selection

April 5, 2013

Resale shops thrive despite online competition

Secondhand stores thrive because patrons seek “intangible satisfactions,” not just bargains.

April 3, 2013

Back to nature in Cook County’s backyard

Arnold Randall wants Cook County residents to rediscover nature in their Forest Preserve.

Shoes and pants at a thrift store

March 22, 2013

Resale shops thrive despite eBay competition

A new study says Chicago’s second-hand stores support regular retail by unloading unwanted goods.

group of bicycles

March 6, 2013

Cycling success

Meet fellow bike enthusiasts and learn about events across the city at the Chicago Bike Swap Saturday.

carton of eggs

March 5, 2013

Campus dining serves cage-free eggs

At the request of two student organizations, UIC’s dining halls are now a little greener.

Recycle Mania Tournament logo

March 5, 2013

Recycling program gets boost from grants

UIC hopes to take recycling to a new level with two new state grants.

Urban Innovation Symposium poster

February 5, 2013

Student-run symposium inspires ideas for urban sustainability

A student-organized event Friday brings together a diverse group of pioneering professionals presenting innovative approaches to making cities more sustainable.

1 11 12 13 14