Here we are, five decades on from the first Earth Day, April 22, 1970. This was going to be a time to celebrate all that has been accomplished and to recommit ourselves to tackling …
Tag: Sustainable living
Shop Local: Independent bookshops are carrying Choosing Sustainability
I'm excited to announce that a growing number of local bookshops are carrying Choosing Sustainability: Your Guide to the What, Why and How. Love Your Local Buying from local bookshops and other independent stores …
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Getting Sustainable Room by Room…Part 1: The Bathroom
One way to make sustainable living a bit less overwhelming is to focus on what you can do differently in each part of your home: the bathroom, the kitchen, the bedroom, the living areas …
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Revisiting a Tiny House for Teaching Sustainability
When I met Melissa Matarese in the summer of 2017, I felt an immediate bond. We both view sustainable living as the key to a healthy and meaningful future. And we both hope to …
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Can your yard reverse global warming?
It just might help…if you go 100% organic. Scientists at the Rodale Institute (and other researchers) have found compelling evidence that organic farming helps soil bury ("sequester") the carbon dioxide (CO2) that contributes to global warming. …
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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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 …
Slowing Down the Holidays
It always happens this time of year. The season that’s supposed to be about giving, sharing and spending time with the people we care about starts to feel like something else entirely. As we …
How Green Is Our Valley…Compared with the Great Northwest?
"Northwesterners" seem to have sustainability in their DNA. At least that was the impression formed during a recent trip to Vancouver, Victoria and Washington State's San Juan Island. "Want to grow your own food?" asked …
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