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Updates on Sustainable America site
Hi everyone. Just wanted to give you all an update on what's happening with this site. Been busy with making some changes to the sites layout and design. Ran into a few glitches, but have them figured out now. So we're almost ready to really get this site off the ground. I am excited to finally get things going. Website design, internet marketing, social media, and sustainability are passions of mine. To be in a position to be active in all of them, is a dream come true. I love this stuff. I'd like to be able to help others with this ...
Food Scrapes and Methane Gas Digesters Going More Mainstream
Besides ethanol for fuel, I believe that methane gas is a great alternative energy source TODAY! Unlike some technologies like solar panels, hydrogen, and fuel cells, that are out of the normal price range of homeowners, ethanol and methane gas are cheaper and easier to put to use at home. Don't get me wrong. Solar has many 'other' uses, for heating air and water, that are ready now also, but for electricity, it's still a little pricey. I came across some information today that I wanted to pass on. The Vermont Technical College is looking at building one. There is a pdf ...
What is Sustainable Site Development
What is Sustainable Site Development? Here is an article on Sustainable Development: From Tom Barrett, Green Water Infrastructure. Sustainable Site Development Sustainable site development has the goal of preserving or restoring a site’s natural ecosystem. The most widely recognized definition of sustainable development is development that “meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”[1] Sustainability Starts with the Soil Soil is the soul of project Soil is the soul of a project. Today, when a construction project begins, first the vegetation is removed. Clear-cutting the trees. Removing any obstructions so ...
Talk on Rainwater Harvesting
Green Water Infrastructure Founder to Speak at the Chicago Center for Green Technology Tom Barrett, owner of Westfield, Indiana-based Green Water Infrastructure, is presenting "Rainwater Harvesting and Condensate Recovery – New Tools for Green Technology", at the Chicago Center for Green Technology on Tuesday, April 20th from 6-8 p.m. Barrett will explain how the use of locally produced water helps develop a “natural approach” to efficient use of water and relieves storm water management issues. This is Mr. Barrett’s sixth presentation in a series on sustainable development for the Center for Green Technology. “The Chicago Center for Green Technology is the perfect ...
Rain water and drip irrigation
Here is a great idea, combining rain water harvesting and drip irrigation. A couple of articles I came across, that explain more about it. Drip irrigation with rain water | Green-Trust.Org It's gardening time here in the southeast, and our thoughts return to watering. Rainwater is my favorite source of water, as it's free, and takes no energy to. Why Start a Rain Water Collection & Drip Irrigation System ... There's nothing new about the idea of a rain barrel to store water for future use. People have been catching and storing rain water for centuries and in many countries rain still provides the majority ...
Shale Gas: Not Clean, Either?
I just got this warning about Shale gas not being as clean as it may of at first appeared, or as "claimed". Shale Gas: Not Clean, Either? « Clean Energy Wonk Not only are there serious questions about just how abundant natural gas from shale plays is, it now turns out that this “Cheap, Clean, Abundant, and Domestic” resource may turn out to only be domestic. ... In that story, they mentioned, In a draft paper, Cornell researcher Robert Howarth calculates that, when methane leakage from hydraulic fracturing is included, along with secondary contributions from forest clearance and water transport are ...
Farms Are Starting To Teach
There is one here in Washington state also doing it. I'm sure there are others. If you know one, tell us. Another group called, The Food Project, teaches youth and young adults, as well as provides organic food, raised in a sustainable manner. Farm in Denver to teach, feed The Park Hill site will eventually be developed in partnership with the neighborhood. By Margaret Jackson The Denver Post Feed Denver has partnered with the Urban Land Conservancy to create an urban agriculture demonstration farm in northeast Park Hill at East 33rd Avenue and Holly Street. The conservancy, which recently purchased the property, will make long-term, ...
Farmers’ Markets Are Finding Renewed Popularity
In Colorado, and I'm sure every else too, farmers' markets are growing in numbers. More and more consumers (and that is who really needs to make the change in eating demands) at choosing 'Local Fresh Food'. THIS IS AWESOME! We in America, are in danger. Think about this. Where does OUR food come from? Most is NOT 'Local' for sure, and a lot of it is shipped in from other countries. We NEED 'Local Food Systems'. Better yet, grow your own. Save money, have fun, and live better. One more little thought. Most people go to work to earn money ...
Updates on Sustainable America site
Hi everyone. Just wanted to give you all an update on what’s happening with this site. Been busy with making some changes to the sites layout and design. Ran into a few glitches, but have them figured out now. So we’re almost ready to really get this site off the ground. I am excited to finally get things going. Website design, internet marketing, social media, and sustainability... [Read more]
Food Scrapes and Methane Gas Digesters Going More Mainstream
Besides ethanol for fuel, I believe that methane gas is a great alternative energy source TODAY! Unlike some technologies like solar panels, hydrogen, and fuel cells, that are out of the normal price range of homeowners, ethanol and methane gas are cheaper and easier to put to use at home. Don’t get me wrong. Solar has many ‘other’ uses, for heating air and water, that are ready... [Read more]
What is Sustainable Site Development
What is Sustainable Site Development? Here is an article on Sustainable Development: From Tom Barrett, Green Water Infrastructure. Sustainable Site Development Sustainable site development has the goal of preserving or restoring a site’s natural ecosystem. The most widely recognized definition of sustainable development is development that “meets the needs of the present without compromising... [Read more]
Talk on Rainwater Harvesting
Green Water Infrastructure Founder to Speak at the Chicago Center for Green Technology Tom Barrett, owner of Westfield, Indiana-based Green Water Infrastructure, is presenting “Rainwater Harvesting and Condensate Recovery – New Tools for Green Technology”, at the Chicago Center for Green Technology on Tuesday, April 20th from 6-8 p.m. Barrett will explain how the use of locally produced... [Read more]
Rain water and drip irrigation
Here is a great idea, combining rain water harvesting and drip irrigation. A couple of articles I came across, that explain more about it. Drip irrigation with rain water | Green-Trust.Org It’s gardening time here in the southeast, and our thoughts return to watering. Rainwater is my favorite source of water, as it’s free, and takes no energy to. Why Start a Rain Water Collection &... [Read more]
Shale Gas: Not Clean, Either?
I just got this warning about Shale gas not being as clean as it may of at first appeared, or as “claimed”. Shale Gas: Not Clean, Either? « Clean Energy Wonk Not only are there serious questions about just how abundant natural gas from shale plays is, it now turns out that this “Cheap, Clean, Abundant, and Domestic” resource may turn out to only be domestic. … In that story,... [Read more]
Farms Are Starting To Teach
There is one here in Washington state also doing it. I’m sure there are others. If you know one, tell us. Another group called, The Food Project, teaches youth and young adults, as well as provides organic food, raised in a sustainable manner. Farm in Denver to teach, feed The Park Hill site will eventually be developed in partnership with the neighborhood. By Margaret Jackson The Denver... [Read more]
Farmers’ Markets Are Finding Renewed Popularity
In Colorado, and I’m sure every else too, farmers’ markets are growing in numbers. More and more consumers (and that is who really needs to make the change in eating demands) at choosing ‘Local Fresh Food’. THIS IS AWESOME! We in America, are in danger. Think about this. Where does OUR food come from? Most is NOT ‘Local’ for sure, and a lot of it is shipped... [Read more]