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 …
Find the Local & Green Resources You Want Right Here
Sustainable choices provides both informative content on ways to live more sustainably AND quick access to resources that could help you "go green and local. " That's what the Local Resources pages are all about. …
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The Tao of Vinegar
Distilled white vinegar isn't sexy, hip or new. But it may just be the most sustainable thing in your home. In the heat of mid-summer, weeds can suddenly take over, rendering helpless even the most …
Tale of Two Words: Sustainability Vs. Resilience
A sustainable & resilient rain garden in Washington State As words go, "resilience" seems to be the new kid on the block... the new black, today's "it word"... whatever metaphor you prefer. That's not …
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Connecting the Sustainability Dots, Part II: Going Local
A previous post explored how a single activity, such as edible gardening, can help us become more sustainable in a variety of ways. Something else that connects a lot of sustainability dots is “going local.” …
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Shopping Green and Local? How About Fair Trade? Flemington NJ’s Blue Sky Boutique Offers It All
A lot of us these days are trying to "align our purchases with our values." We seek out locally produced food, artisan-made goods and products that are eco-conscious in one way or another. But, despite our good …
Connecting the Sustainabilty Dots
Are you a vegan? Do you shop locally? Buy organic food? Belong to a time bank, co-op or informal sharing collective? Avoid plastic? Collect water in rain barrels? Buy electricity from a renewable producer? …
Love Letters from Vermont: The Arts Help Build Strong Local Economies
When we last visited Brattleboro, VT, more than a dozen years ago, we thought: "Cool town, good bones, lots of potential." But beyond a small number of off-beat shops and tiny bistros, there didn't seem …
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Green (Old-Fashioned) Popcorn
With Oscar night upon us, thoughts turn to the movies ... and their perfect accompaniment, popcorn. In case you haven't heard, the microwaveable kind is loaded with health hazards. In addition to the sodium and trans fats in …
Just Because It’s Cold Outside Doesn’t Mean Nature’s Out of Reach: Exploring the DelVal’s Open Spaces
In the dead of winter, it can be a challenge for us North Easterners to get that “back to nature" feeling. Most of us (those without greenhouses) are no longer enjoying the bounty of our …
