10 Eco-Friendly Activities & Sustainable Eats in Chicago
1. Visit one of the many Green Museums
In 2005 a group of institutions developed the Green Museums Initiative which aims to develop more sustainable buildings, green education programs, and environmentally friendly business practices.
Browse one of the green museums in the city:
2. Explore the Chicago Conservatories
Walk through buildings and gardens full of exotic plants at either the Garfield Park Conservatory or the Lincoln Park Conservatory.
3. See the sights of Chicago from The 606 trail
What used to be an abandoned rail line is now 2.7 miles of recreational trails filled with greenspace for all to enjoy!
4. Kayak the Chicago Waterways
Explore the greenspaces and the cityscape all in one tour.
5. Visit the Green City Market
This year-round sustainable farmers market is a great place to engage with local food producers, community programs, and great snacks! Visit the market on either Wednesday or Saturday from 7am to 1pm.
6. Café Robey
Highlighting the zero-waste lifestyle, this restaurant takes the scraps from one meal, and uses them to create key elements of other dishes. Why create waste when you can upcycle?!
7. Daisies
Sourcing “ugly” fruits and vegetables as well as reusing leftover wine from glass pours to make homemade vinegar is all too regular of an occurrence at Daisies restaurant. With a focus on upcycling ingredients, using all produce, and sourcing from local vendors, Daisies is a star in the Chicago sustainable dining scene.
8. Bloom Kitchen
Focused on using sustainable cooking and dining practices, Bloom not only provides an entirely plant-based menu but engages in efforts to compost all waste created, and recycle cooking oils so they can be used for other purposes.
9. Fancy Plants
Dedicated to the vegan lifestyle, this restaurant and café are forwarding the plant-based message, proving that food can not only be sustainable to produce, but exciting to experiment with and taste.
10. Blue Door Kitchen Chicago
Focused on sustainability, Blue Door is all about utilizing fresh, seasonal ingredients to build its always changing menu. Sourcing ingredients from local farms, the food is sure to light up your plate, and your day.
Transportation Options
- Rail & Bus Options
- Taxis
- Bike Share
Venue Information
The Hatchery Chicago, IL
135 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60612, United States
Phone: 1-312-283-5723
Accommodations
Hyatt House Chicago Medical District Hotel
1835 W Harrison Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60612
Phone: 1-888-591-1234
There is now a room block available at the Hyatt House Chicago - Medical / University District. To access these deals when booking your room, please tell the staff you are with the Upcycled Ingredients event and quote the group code “G-EACC”.
| Room Cutoff: | May 12, 2023 |