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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Several organizations are building local communities, providing training and guidance to youth and young adults, working toward increasing awareness about the need for Sustainable Local Food Systems. I’m sure there are more groups like these two: Real Food Challenge The Food Project but I just learned today about them, and want to let you know [...]
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 gets closer. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]