F-Style Chicago Magazine Issue 7 7 | Seite 33

There has never been a better time to go green. Chicago has been historic in its efforts to be green conscious, currently there are more earth- friendly tools, resources, products, fashion concepts and passionate organizations than ever before. Living green does not have to involve lots of sacrifice. In fact, a quest to green your lifestyle can be exciting, adventurous, and fun. But, green may not be exactly what you think it is. There is a new collective consciousness on this horizon: one that has shaped a different definition of “Green.” What is this new green? It’s all about respecting and caring for the planet PLUS caring for our own health by reducing the amount of harmful chemicals that enter our bodies and our waterways. Going green is good for longevity of all parties involved. The best part, given our turbulent economic times, is that going green is affordable and depending on the right investor very lucrative. In fact, in most cases making your life more earthfriendly will absolutely save you money and make you money in the long run if you have the knowledge applied with the financial wisdom. Who doesn’t want to save and make some green? F-Style Chicago Magazine is dedicated to help you trim down your own personal carbon foot print, measure your activities that you are having on the environment in terms of greenhouse gas emission and photo project that will PICTURE 33/F-STYLE CHICAGO