Near West Side Hosts Chicago's First Sustainable Wedding Showcase at Loft on Lake
By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Near West Side ·
Near West Side's Loft on Lake at 1366 W Lake Street will showcase Chicago's innovative approach to eco-friendly celebrations as it hosts the upcoming Green Wedding Alliance event this month. The venue is part of a growing movement to make weddings more sustainable, addressing the significant environmental impact these celebrations can have—with the average wedding producing approximately 400 pounds of trash and 63 tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
The Green Wedding Alliance, a collaborative network of environmentally responsible event vendors in Chicago, features the Near West Side venue among its top eco-friendly partners. Loft on Lake stands out with its 4,800 square foot layout featuring energy-efficient LED lighting, a 65-foot skylight that conserves energy through natural light, and environmentally safe cleaning products. The venue also promotes waste reduction by recycling and composting food waste with The Urban Canopy, a local sustainability initiative. According to Misse Daniel, a wedding planner with the alliance, couples can host luxury events while maintaining sustainable practices—replacing single-use plastics with reusables and ensuring everything from food to flowers is sourced sustainably.
Residents interested in sustainable event planning can connect with the Green Wedding Alliance, a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to furthering education about sustainability within the event industry. The organization connects conscious consumers with vendors committed to eco-friendly, ethical, and sustainable business practices. Those planning celebrations can explore green vendor options and learn how to incorporate earth-friendly practices into their special occasions by visiting the Green Wedding Alliance website.
Sources:
1. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-green-wedding-alliance-environmental-sustainability/
2. https://www.greenweddingalliance.com/
3. https://www.greenweddingalliance.com/blog/eco-friendly-wedding-venues-in-chicago
4. https://www.greenweddingalliance.com/vendors-jointhegwa