Eco-Chic
By Citysearch Editors, Chicago
Being green is always in fashion. From organic baby threads at Grow to gentle clothes care at Greener Cleaner, check out these eco-friendly hot spots in Chicago.
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Grow
1943 W Division St, Chicago, IL
Natural- and organic-focused Wicker Park boutique for babies, toddlers and their parents. -
Transitions Bookplace
1000 W North Ave, Chicago, IL
Lincoln Park bookseller that feeds the mind, body, home and soul. -
Buffalo Exchange
2873 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL
The popular buy/sell/trade clothing store plunks down in Lincoln Park, attracting a nearby college population for cheap threads. -
American Apparel
1563 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
The California cotton basics chain stocks a line of "Sustainable Edition" organic items in the same hip colors and styles. -
Barneys New York Co-Op
2209 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
Look for Edun, Bono's line of socially responsible and sustainable clothing, among other organic and natural garments and beauty products.
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Greener Cleaners
5312 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL
Regional garment-cleaning chain eschews harsh chemicals for more environmentally-friendly methods. -
Secure ECO Shred
4455 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
This local company operates a fleet of trucks that shred documents and other paper waste and recycle the resulting material. -
Cole's Janitorial Service
3634 S Giles Ave, Chicago, IL
Environmentally aware cleaning company specializes in commercial property, offices, homes and storefronts. -
Sit!
2316 W Leland Ave, Chicago, IL
Cats and dogs get washed, cut and coiffed from this organically inclined groomer.
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August Grocery Store
1500 W Division St, Chicago, IL
A focus on fresh ingredients is meant to get people back in touch with cooking and food preparation at this Wicker Park store. -
The Goddess & Grocer
1646 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL
Bucktown bites never looked so stylish, thanks to this elegant gourmet grocer. -
Whole Foods Market Gold Coast
30 W Huron St, Chicago, IL
This organic/all-natural supermarket chain features hormone-free meats and an inviting salad bar. -
Hyde Park Co-Op
1526 E 55th St, Chicago, IL
The South Side's answer to Whole Foods is simpler, smaller and more down-to-earth. -
Wild Oats Natural Marketplace
1111 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL
Full-service grocery features organic and natural foods and household products, all without preservatives, artificial flavors and colors or hydrogenated oils.
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Karyn's Cooked
738 N Wells St, Chicago, IL
Cooked vegan fare and baked goods are the main features at this health-conscious River-North cafe. -
North Pond
2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL
Chef Bruce Sherman's menu bristles with organic, local and seasonal produce, much of it from the nearby Green City market. -
Chicago Diner
3411 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
This eatery with a conscience serves vegetarian food even a carnivore can love. -
Hannah's Bretzel
180 W Washington St, Chicago, IL
Organic carryout eatery specializing in sandwiches, bread-alternative bretzels and whole grain soups. -
Blackbird
619 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Chef Paul Kahan works closely with local and regional artisans to achieve proud, tasty and stylish American fare.
