BASE (Business Alliance for a Sustainable Evanston) is committed to enabling businesses to become more sustainable and profitable by learning about and incorporating greener business practices.

For Businesses
BASE provides its business members with opportunities for networking and certification, including water conservation, energy conservation, food sourcing and preparation, footprint reduction, environmentally friendly purchasing, transportation, and recycling/waste reduction.

For Consumers
BASE is an information resource to members of the community interested in patronizing green businesses and using sustainable products and services.

According to Scott Suchowolec, President and Operations Director of Umbrellas on the Beach and member of the Board of Directors for BASE,

"Being green used to be considered 'alternative.' Today, being eco-conscious is mainstream. It only makes sound, long-term business sense for companies to incorporate green practices into every aspect of business."

Go to BASEevanston.org to learn more.