Live Sustainably
in Chicago
Welcome to our website! It’s a directory of resources for living sustainably in the Chicagoland area, and aims to celebrate and support environmentally responsible businesses and organizations. We are all about the many ways you can take ACTION to address climate change and pollution in your daily life and community. We also have an active sustainability community of over 6,700 Chicagoans, and we invite you to join this group through the link below!
Chicago Environmentalists now has 501c3 nonprofit status through its fiscal sponsor, the Illinois Environmental Council. You can donate to support our organization below.
Find the Sustainable Businesses and Orgs Closest to You!
To filter which type of locations you want to see, click the square at the top left corner of the map, then select (or unselect) your categories! You can also open the map into a larger page by clicking the symbol on the top right. Please note that the map only includes physical locations that can be visited in person throughout the year, so organizations and businesses that are seasonal or primarily come to the customer are not included. All resources on this map can also be found on one of our Local Resources pages, described in greater in detail.
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