Sustainability

USA Tour of a Sustainable Bus
My wife and I have a dream. Touring the USA in our converted school bus RV, and promoting sustainability across America. Setting up the bus to use renewable and sustainable systems. These would be scaled down version of what someone could do with their homes. To serve as a mobile educational platform.
While on tour, not [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

11th Sustainable Living Fair
This is the eleventh year that the Sustainable Living Association will have their annual “Sustainable Living Fair”. This is really a big event from what I’ve read about it. So if you are planning to be in the area in September, you should go.
We will be posting more about it as it [...]

The Sustainable Living Institute of Maui
When I come across videos and information like this, I get excited! Things are happening across this country. Change is in the air. Educational systems, people involved in local government are seeing the light about changing the way we live and conduct business.
The Sustainable Living Institute of Maui’s mission statement:

The Sustainable Living Institute of Maui [...]

Sustainable City Living- The Dervaes
Most of us, well, at least myself, normally think about having land in the rural countryside, when we think about becoming more self-sufficient and sustainable. This family that I’d like to report about, only have about 1/5th of an acre! Live in a big city. They have been doing this for quite awhile. I only [...]
Happy New Year! 2010
Let’s make this a big year for sustainability!
I hope, you will join with us this year, to promote sustainability in every area of our lives in America. People in America, right now, ARE DOING things that are renewable and sustainable. Let’s tell others about them, and start our own projects.
Here are a few of the [...]

Green Groups Guild: A Sustainable University of Arkansas
There is a group on the campus of University of Arkansas focused on making that university greener. Go to their website http://sustainability.uark.edu/
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Sustainability at the University of Arkansas
In support of its core mission to be a nationally competitive, student-centered research university serving Arkansas and the world, the University of Arkansas affirms its commitment to reduce its [...]
Green Eatery Opens in Rochester
Looking for a restaurant that can cater to the needs of a variety of dietary preferences, and operates green but doesn’t seem pretentious, stuffy or out of reach?

Mind, Body & Spirits in downtown Rochester, MI offers inspired dining options made with fresh, local, organic foods and offers menu items that are vegetarian, [...]

Strawbales and Geodesic Domes Meet
I came across a YouTube video about strawbale geodesic domes being made in Israel. It’s not in the USA but I think we should be doing it. Cheap and easy construction. A time IS acoming when we will NEED this type of shelter.
Here are some posts I’ve found. Go take a look at them. I [...]

Sustainability Is Happening
Here are news items I think are encouraging. It’s good to see some of changes going on around the county.
I liked the video “A Sustainable Role Model” here. It deals with the city of Portland, not individuals, but they are implimenting some good ideas. Thought it worth sharing.

Leeds building, using rainwater capture, and soil on [...]

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