if you are in chicago this summer

I am looking into finding sustainable businesses in Chicago, Pittsburgh, and DC for when I travel this summer. I figure that there are still some things we need for our apartment, and while I am there, I should take advantage of the local, eco-friendly businesses that Lubbock doesn't have (now...maybe we will one day)

SO if you need some linksys:

Chicago

Green Genes
http://www.green-genes.com/about.html
From what I have gathered, this store is an eco-friendly boutique for children. They produce less than two bags of garbage a month.

Green Heart
This one looks to be more generalized: http://www.greenheartshop.org/t-gh_aboutus.aspx
This is a little about them:
What is Eco-Fair Trade? Greenheart follows the guiding principles of "Fair Trade". Fair Trade supports sustainable community development by ensuring that the artisans making the products are paid fair living wages. "Eco" signifies that our products are made using the most sustainable materials and methods whenever possible. At Greenheart, we are both "Fair to producers, and good to the Earth".
This shop seems really cool! They have "survival Spanish for travelers" classes!
so cool!

Sweet Dreams Organic Bakery & Cafe
http://sweetdreamsorganicbakery.com/index.html
Family owned business that makes everything from scratch and ALL of their products contain only organic ingredients. This is pretty far away from my grandma's house...but it looks so freaking good.

The Fair Trader
http://www.thefairtraderchicago.com/Products.html
More fair trade products!

And some fair trade coffee houses:
http://www.bluemaxcoffee.com/
Flying Saucer Cafe
Swim Cafe
Third World Cafe

But now I have an appointment with the study abroad office. Ciao.

More Fair Trade products!