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Category: localism
Localism in the DelVal: Two Communities Consider ‘Import Replacement’
If you’re already a locavore, you won’t be surprised to know that eating local is a trend that’s on the rise, as noted by various surveys, including one from North Dakota’s Center for …
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Greening Your Cleaning
Eco-friendly household cleaning products If you're trying to stay on top of warnings about various household toxins, you may sometimes get a mild case of green exhaustion. It's tempting to tune it all out for a while …
Sustainable resolutions for 2013
Every year at this time, thousands of writers are tasked with finding a fresh spin on the annual New Year’s Resolution article. Meanwhile, those of use who still believe in resolutions make lists that we know …
Going green, local and sustainable this holiday season
Is "sustainable holiday" an oximoron? Is it really possible to block out all those messages to over-consume everything from gifts to food to libations? Would the holidays even be as much fun if we …
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Lessons in Sustainability, Compliments of Sandy
In the aftermath of the worst storm most of us have ever experienced, adopting a more sustainable, self-sufficient lifestyle may take on a greater sense of urgency. Generally speaking, the sustainability movement is a …
How to be a ‘Localist’ in the Delaware River Valley: Go DIY
This is the second in a six-part series on the connections between "going local" and living sustainably. With Hurricane Sandy heading straight for our area, there’s reason to fear power outages, food shortages and …
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‘Localism’ at Work: Friday Night Fireworks Spark New Hope-Lambertville Economy
[photo from http://www.bcptheater.org] The New Hope-Lambertville Friday Night Fireworks drew thousands to its phenomenal finale on August 31. It was a great finish to the third consecutive year of top-notch fireworks on the Delaware. …
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‘Art in the Garden’ Showcases Local Art this Labor Day Weekend
If you're committed to keeping things local here in the Delaware River Valley, you may be getting a lot of your food from local sources. But locavorism doesn’t need to begin and end with food. One of …
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Cash Mob Anyone?
Image via Wikipedia First came Flash Mobs, spontaneous, happening-style events like the public pillow fight shown here. Now there's a great spin on the concept, the relatively new Cash Mob, which encourages folks to shop locally -- all …
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