CHI Bite: Lucy in the Sky

June 17, 2009 Trouble viewing this email? Read it online... ECO HOME SHOP Lucy in the Sky If 10,000 Chicago Biters buy a chair made out of reclaimed plastic instead of new plastic, we'll keep the weight of almost two El train cars in plastic out of production. …or how 'bout you in Green Sky, a Victorian shop stuffed with eco-awesome home things made right here. Set your kaleidoscope eyes on rainbow-colored deck furniture made from recycled milk jugs (see photo) or Riesling bottles reworked into a blue vino-glass-and-tumbler set. Other gems: vintage kimono purses, RV-shaped birdhouses made outta old license plates, and - these just in - low-VOC, sustainably harvested pine cupboards that you can custom-order…ah…ah… Buying summery lawn chairs made outta recycled plastic keeps new plastic out of production and, because these are made locally, you'll avert CO2 from transport emissions. We mooned over the tangerine Adirondack chair - pricey, but with lounge-able contours and sturdy enough to weather Chicago's summer T-storms for years. Green Sky, 5357 N. Ashland Ave. (773-275-1911). Recycled Plastic Lawn Chairs, $276-$300. Map It Mention the code word "sawdust" (speakeasy-like) when you buy a custom piece of furniture, and get 10% off through Jul. 1. SPONSOR John Lennon often disputed the theory that "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" was named for and inspired by LSD, saying that it was actually based on his son's illustration of a schoolmate, Lucy, along with images from Alice in Wonderland. SHARE           FORWARD TO A FRIEND           ADD TO MYBITES           BLOG WITH US           COMMENT ON THIS TIP Check out our top 10 Father's Day gift ideas or share your own in the blog! EDITORIAL POLICY  |  PRIVACY POLICY  |  TERMS AND CONDITIONS PRESS KIT  |  ADVERTISE  |  CONTACT US Copyright 2009 Ideal Bite, Inc. 340 Brannan St. Ste 402 San Francisco, CA 94107