Garbage Dreams: How One Community's Zero Waste Practices Can Be Achieved Globally
The critically acclaimed film, Garbage Dreams will screen at the Sixth Annual Arab Film Festival. In conjunction, the Humphrey Institute's Center for Science, Technology & Public Policy and the Institute on the Environment will host a conversation on Garbage Dreams. More...

 

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By Jessica Rovie, Community Outreach Manager

She wore what? Did you see his hair? The 82nd Annual Academy Awards were presented last Sunday.  Listening to all the buzz around what the stars wore and whom they had on their arm got me thinking, does Hollywood have anything other than glitz, glamor and fashion to offer us? I thought I would highlight just a couple of my favorite eco-activist celebrities More...

By Sara Johnson, Sustainable Business Accounts Manager

With the recent thirty-degree temperatures, melting ice (puddles!) and sunshine, I can’t help but begin to dream of my garden. Luckily we live in a place with lots of resources for both novice and expert gardeners, so no matter where you fall on the green-thumb spectrum you too can have the garden of your dreams. And even though it’s not quite spring yet, it’s definitely not too early to begin planning. More...

By Erin Russell

The Olympic spirit is something I find contagious whenever the games come around. It is always history in the making and the few days that I have been at Whistler last week were no different.  

History in the Making

When Vancouver won the bid for the winter Olympics, they made a pledge to have the first sustainable games in history. More...

By Kristi Ramseth, Blue Sky Guide Advertising Sales Manager

If you’re anything like I am, your pets are considered family members. Whether big or small, you always want what’s best for them. In a world that’s striving to be environmentally friendly and conscious, you may be overlooking what can be done at home for your companions – simply by looking at the pet products you buy. More...

Love is a canvas furnished by Nature and embroidered by imagination. – Voltaire

Around Valentine’s Day, love is on everyone’s mind. Whether you’re looking for love or just want to celebrate the love you have, we’ve got some tips on how to keep your romance green. More...

by Sara Johnson, Sustainable Business Accounts Manager

At about this time every winter, with the end in sight but not coming nearly fast enough, the winter blues can start to kick in overdrive. I've put together a few simple ideas to make the most of the winter and to get rid of those winter blues.

Embrace the obvious (and the cold).
We live in the "land of ten thousand lakes" and come winter what can those lakes do but freeze over and provide the perfect opportunity for a little skating fun? More...

The Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture did research that shows few differences in price for Iowa-grown vegetables, eggs and meat when compared to similar non-local products. “We found that during peak season, produce items at farmers’ markets were very competitive and in several cases lower than prices for the same non-local items found at supermarkets,” said Rich Pirog, Leopold Center Associate Director. More...

Scrub the tub Mix baking soda with water for an abrasive scrubbing paste, or substitute castile soap such as Dr. Bronner’s in place of water for extra power. To disinfect the bathroom, spray with hydrogen peroxide and rinse with water.

Claim the drain Pour baking soda in the drain, add 1 cup white vinegar, and watch the volcano, just like in grade school. Flush with hot water and repeat if necessary.

All hands on the pans Mix white vinegar with enough salt to form a paste, and watch the grease slip away. Add 1 tsp lemon juice for scent and extra power. More...