As holiday markets and consumerism become increasingly intertwined, it’s refreshing to take a step back and consider how to shop in a sustainable way. Here’s The Daily’s guide to some of the ways you can check off your holiday lists in Evanston while also keeping Mother Earth happy. 1. Start by thinking local Shopping locally.
From beans to greens, Backlot Coffee is transforming. The cafe will end its coffee service at its Sherman Ave. location this Sunday and transition the space into a plant shop, the business announced Monday. Owners John Kim and Isaac Bloom said they made the decision to “close (their) doors and reimagine what kind of business would.