Lifestyle
New Year's 101 December 27th, 2008
How to Ring in a Green 2009
To ring in 2009, I plan to be sitting on my couch in Chicago with a glass of champagne in hand, watching the ball drop in New York. Then, I’ll wait an hour to officially...more
Slow Down in 2009 December 26th, 2008
Slow Movement Taking Root
If you’re anything like me, you’re head is spinning heading into 2009—it’s been quite a year. Which is why, in 2009, one of my resolutions is to slow down already. Slow started to gain traction...more
Urban Cyclists -- From Sprockets to Rockets October 10th, 2008
See the First Bicycle Ever -- Made of Wood!
As dedicated cyclists -- both urban and suburban -- will agree, the bicycle is the greatest invention of the 19th century. Susan B. Anthony said it gave new freedom to women, to go where they...more
In The Blue October 8th, 2008
Starbucks Water Wasting Ways Come To Light
You want your barista’s latte spoon clean, sure, but recent news reports accuse Starbucks of wasting as many as six million gallons of water each day. All that water runs down the tap because of...more
BPA Storage Solution September 19th, 2008
Plastic Got You Down? Use Glass Instead
After the findings of a study about bisphenol A (BPA) plastic was released earlier this week, the debate about plastic bottles rages on. As the Los Angeles Times reported, British researchers found that BPA may...more
Foodie 101 August 20th, 2008
College Students Tackle Food Topics
No longer just for agriculture departments, food studies is entering mainstream academia. As The Washington Post reported, Yale, Boston University, and New York University all offer food studies programs, and others, including the University of...more
Family Loves the All-Solar, No-Impact Lifestyle: Off the Grid #4 August 19th, 2008
A Michigan Family Thrives in the Wake of a Volcano
Meet the Pennell's, a Michigan-based family that initially traveled to Kalapana, Hawaii, to help a relative rebuild his vacation home. After being exposed to the off-the-grid lifestyle, however, they decided to pack up their midwest...more
One Man Struggles with his Love for his Car August 14th, 2008
The Sky Is Falling with Chuck Little: Part 2
Chuck goes for a drive around town while explaining the merits of a car-free lifestyle. ...more
Change In A Bottle August 12th, 2008
Davis CA Is Going Bottled Water-Free, Can You?
After restricting single-serving bottled water in 2007, Davis, CA is taking the next step in sustainability—losing bottled water entirely. In a new Reusable Water Bottle Initiative partnership with Nalgene, the city is trying to...more
How to Talk to Your Kids about Global Warming July 22nd, 2008
Five Steps You and Your Kids Can Take to Lower Carbon Emissions
A woman I know lives with her family in a house that backs up against a forest. The forest is being clear cut, a not so infrequent occurrence in this part of the country. One...more
