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Author Archives: Green In Oak Park
Why do I tout “Made In America”?
There are lots of reasons to buy American-made products and to nudge others into doing the same, so you may be wondering what my reasons are. To be honest, I think outsourcing jobs overseas benefits only a company’s bottom line … Continue reading
Posted in consumer issues, current events, philosophy
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ComEd’s ‘innovation corridor’ includes Oak Park
This TribLocal article highlights ComEd’s new plans to study and test photovoltaic solar panel use in 10 communities, including Oak Park. If you live in Oak Park or any other community that has ComEd’s new SmartMeters installed, you should receive … Continue reading
Posted in alternative energy, conservation, current events, energy usage
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The stimulus is changing the US in ways we don’t always notice
Those who know me well know where I tend to stand, but in the current divisive political climate, I tend to stay away from politics in this blog in order to concentrate on what we can agree on. That isn’t … Continue reading
Ode to the fading summer – with photos
Every day, lately, I observe the signs of late summer and lament its inevitable fade. Soon the crisp chill of fall will take the place of summer’s warm breezes, and then even that will give way to the bone-rattling wind … Continue reading
Posted in eating in season, food, gardening, photos
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How does Trader Joe’s do it?
I’ve been wondering this for years. How does Trader Joe’s sell so much tasty stuff, much of it organic, at a price point far below stores like Whole Foods? Furthermore, how do they attract good employees, pay them well, and … Continue reading
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Why is eating locally important?
It isn’t entirely about lowering one’s food miles to cut down on the amount of oil used and greenhouse gases produced in bringing your food to you. It’s also about knowing where your food comes from so you can have … Continue reading
Blueberry Jam
I have a problem limiting my projects sometimes, so today when I went to the farmers market, I did NOT buy more blackberries for jam and I did NOT buy more peaches for salsa. If you’re not sure if you … Continue reading
Posted in eating in season, farmers markets, food, food preservation, frugal
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