EcoFest 2026 is the place to be on Saturday, May 30th, for hard to recycle items, thanks to Reduce Waste Chicago & Flat Can Recycling. Learning about about sustainable living practices…
🐝 Bees & Seeds!
🌷Gardening & Composting!
🚲 E-Bikes & Home Solar!
🎨 Support local artists and vendors at the Sustainable Market!

More events this Saturday, May 30th…


Learn some mending skills at Greener Good Creative Reuse Center
Lots of events on Sunday, May 31st too…
But wait, there’s MORE!!!
Here are a few events happening in June, including the next FREE Puzzle, Book, and Game Swap at EcoShip Chicago - cohosted by That’s Not Garbage! on Saturday, June 13th, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
I hope you find these events are beneficial, and would love to hear any reviews you have after the weekend!
Connie Bickford, Founder, That’s Not Garbage!
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