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Wednesday, October 30, 2024Lincoln Square's The Eco Flamingo general store makes zero-waste a reality
93XRT / by Nancy Harty / October 29, 2024 Along the wall of The Eco Flamingo are canisters of nuts, grains, legumes and more, but there are no plastic bags to put them in. General Manager Alexis Chavez said this general store is zero waste. “We allow you to bring in your own container, and you’re just refilling things that we have here instead of going to the store and purchasing something that’s already in plastic or other packaging,” Chavez said. “We’re just helping people reduce their waste.” Read More
Friday, January 19, 2024Lincoln Square’s Zero Waste General Store Now Hosts Weekly Farmers Market
by Alex V. Hernandez / Block Club Chicago / January 19, 2024 The Eco Flamingo’s new Sustainability Center features workshops and events like a weekly farmers market with fresh produce grown hydroponically. LINCOLN SQUARE — Zero-waste general store The Eco Flamingo has expanded to offer events such as farmers markets and workshops focused on sustainability. The shop, 4750 N. Rockwell Ave., opened in 2020 to offer ethically sourced products in no packaging, or 100 percent compostable or recyclable
Saturday, November 25, 2023Lincoln Square Ravenswood kicks off holiday season by encouraging small business shopping
by ABC-7 Chicago / November 25, 2023 CHICAGO (WLS) -- The businesses of Lincoln Square Ravenswood are kicking things into high gear during the busy holiday season."The holidays are a special time for all, but especially for many of the local small businesses in our community," said Rudy Flores, CEO of Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce. "These last few months of the year are a push to the finish line for strong business results and connecting with the local community." The shops and
