Dreaming Big: Nkuku and the Village of Hopes and Dreams
In shopping with us, you’ve most likely been awed by one of the great products from Nkuku. This organization works with artisans across Africa and Asia, creating everything from ornamental...
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A New Love for Old Town
We’re swiftly approaching the one-month anniversary of our new location in Old Town. And while we were sad to leave the cool restaurants and coffee shops of Wicker Park behind us, we’ve been excited...
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From Bombs to Bracelets: The Story Behind the PeaceBOMB Project
Here at the Greenheart Shop, we love learning the stories behind our products. It’s part of what makes fair trade shopping so great – you get to learn exactly where your products come from and you get...
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Sign of the Times
We’ve been getting a lot of compliments on our new storefront – which is nice, seeing as we’ve put a lot of time and effort into making it look good. But this week, our storefront was given a facelift...
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Five Reasons Why Fair Trade Month is Great
If you weren’t already aware, October is Fair Trade Month. The idea behind Fair Trade Month comes from Fair Trade USA, an organization that works to promote and spread the principles of fair trade and...
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Thanks for a Great Party!
Last night we celebrated the grand opening of our new shop, the warmth of our new neighborhood, and the importance of Fair Trade Month. If you made it out to our party, thanks for coming! If you were...
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The Six Best Eco-Friendly Things to Do in Chicago During the Fall
We’re nearly done with October, which means two things: Halloween costume planning is almost over (I’m thinking either Khal Drogo or a satirical Mumford and Sons type folk singer). We are right in the...
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HOSTING THANKSGIVING MADE EASY
Thanksgiving is 3 ½ weeks from now. Have you started thinking about it? Where are you going? What are you eating? Are you excited? Or feeling stressed about it? I am excited as it will be my...
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A Clean Soap: The Problems with Palm Oil
We just got a shipment of wonderful new soaps to sell in the shop. These soaps, from the great organization Hand in Hand, smell incredible. As we were putting these soaps out on the floor, my new...
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Getting Ready for the Holidays: Our Favorite Holiday Items!
At the Greenheart Shop, we love decorating for the holiday season. We love everything from decorating the tree, to setting out the nativity and hanging our stockings with care. We’re positively...
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5 Holiday Favorites are Back!
As tomorrow is Thanksgiving, I want to take the opportunity to pause for a moment and reflect on some recent Greenheart Shop happenings that we are thankful for before moving into holiday shopping. We...
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5 Unique Holiday Gifts!
Gift giving can be so much fun and it can be really difficult, too! If you are stuck and can’t think of ideas, but know you want to give everyone in your life something unique and meaningful, we have...
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Top 10 Gifts for Him!
I don’t know about you, but I’m stuck on what to get my significant other this year. There are many things I could get him, but always want his gift to be special and unique. So, I’ve compiled this...
View Article5 Green Ways to Stay Warm During the Polar Vortex
Wow it's cold out. It hasn't stopped snowing here in Chicago all day. I like being warm, I'm sure you do too, and many parts of our country are experiencing record lows for extended periods of time....
View ArticleAfter a Warehouse Fire- Resource Revival
Here at Greenheart Shop we partner with a lot of artisans and eco-conscious workers. Our friends at Resource Revival caught our eye early on for their recycling work and awesome products using...
View ArticleGreenheart Shop Supports International Women's Day 2014
Where did International Women’s Day Come From? International Women's Day 2014 The first Women’s Day was held in Chicago on February 28th 1908. In the early 20th century, the industrial revolution was...
View ArticleA Fair Affair: Sustainable Food Collaboration at the Greenheart Shop
Along the streets of Old Town in Chicago lies the infamous Greenheart Shop a fair trade store. Here you'll find ne'er do wells scheming ways to make the world a more just place for those in the most...
View ArticleTalking 'Bout a Fashion Revolution
Contributed by Andrea Dennis, Outreach Director for Greenheart International Is it possible to create a revolution without insanity-inducing political hoopla, angry protests, and mounting frustrations...
View ArticleHow We Buy Clothes is Broken: The Fashion Revolution is Here
There’s always a thrill to pulling a newly bought top or jacket out of its tissue paper from your latest shopping splurge. Clothing companies are constantly in motion to create new and exciting pieces...
View ArticleThe Future of Fashion Revolution is Fair Trade
Yesterday was the inauguration of Fashion Revolution. It’s a movement born out of the 3600 victims of the Rana Plaza factory collapse in 2013. This Bangladesh factory was not alone in causing...
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