Natural fibers used to make up 97% of the fabrics we wore. Today they make up only 35%. Read about how the new startup #CircularSystems is developing technology to turn your uneaten banana peels into fabric! buff.ly/2lqNCtY

We get a lot of questions about what China’s new contamination policy means for recycling in the US. WIRED covers what’s changed & what it means. Reusing > Recycling buff.ly/2ys6Fxt

The Quincy St Distillery family Green City Market #GCMBBQ 🥃#drinklocal #craftspirits

Holding down the Quincy St Distillery table at Taste of Lincoln Ave #whiskeyfest #drinklocal #craft

Introducing #ThePorchProject!! Our #Flint based, community-led, pollinator conservation research landscaping/gardens in front yards on the Eastside! Honored to partner with Megan Heyza & Eastside Improvement Association!! @eastsideimprov1 news.umflint.edu/2018/08/06/um-… via University of Michigan-Flint

Calling all brewery buddies! Myself & @HughesBrews will be @ Buffalo Creek Brewing Aug. 29th to talk #sustainability in brewing. Free resources you need to be using. bit.ly/VerdeHeartsBee…

Need a last minute lesson plan for the week? We’ve got you covered. #STEMeducation #STEM scifri.me/cr1

Watch ⁦WGN TV News⁩ tonight for coverage of rally against road through ⁦The Evans at Canal Shores⁩ ahead of ⁦MWRD⁩ vote this week. Bad for wetlands, wildlife.

A woodpecker Thanksgiving! via ⁦NBC Chicago⁩, ⁦The Associated Press⁩ nbcchicago.com/news/local/chi…

Check out this zero-waste garland making workshop with Allie Kushnir and Wolfechild Clothing on Dec. 15. Bring your old textiles for re-use! eventbrite.com/e/zero-waste-g…

Plant-Animal Interactions class game alert! Common language and botanical definitions can be strikingly different! Which are “true” berries?? #SmartyPlants Becky Barak @CaitlinInMaine @SaraKuebbing 1)🍎 2) 🍌 3)🍍 4)🌽 5)🍉 6) 🥑 7) 🍓 8)🥒 9) 🍒 10) 🔵=blueberry

Ichthyology 101, Exhibit A: Parrotfish #UnscienceAnAnimal

Group asks people to cut back on road salt use. Opt for alternatives to melt snow and ice. My story... ⁦WBBM Newsradio⁩ ⁦Friends of the Chicago River⁩ #environment @@#AquaticLife wbbm780.radio.com/articles/frien…

Yes yes yes! Alexander Acevedo was great tonight. Got to hear @tonyplana say some really kind words. #alexfor25 #25thward #alderman #chicago #pilsen #chinatown

We are living in the future bit.ly/2tIoPpn @HughesBrews

Sandhill cranes are on the move over Chicago and the leafless branches are full of chirping. Spring is here!

With transparent data comes the power to advocate for change. Visit our new site AirQualityChicago.org to visualize, analyze, and download #airpollution data in your #Chicago neighborhood. #AirQualityChi

#definition Chicago's Lake Effect: a phenomenon where a large rain event results in tiny lakes on Western Ave. #stormwater #rainready #flooding #chicagolakes #rain

#BOOST19 is in 5 days - and tix are flying off the shelf! Have you gotten your ticket? Is there a friend (or two?) you want to bring? RT this post and TAG a friend, colleague, or maybe that guy in your building who composts. We'll choose a winner of TWO free tickets to BOOST! 1/2