Downshifting explained: the happiness-wealth disconnect by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 The industrialized world has become increasingly efficient- in the US in just a 12 hour work week, we can produce …
To market, to market in Melbourne, Australia by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 One of the easiest ways to shop locally and seasonally- and avoid all that well-traveled food- are farmers markets. The …
Redesigned clothing: a 2nd life for torn pantyhose by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 The reworked, repurposed, reconstructed, revamped or redesigned fashion movement takes many shapes. For some designers, it means turning a duffle …
Eat Here: a haven for food safety fighters to Slow Food love by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 So you already know that eating local has become the new organic (see Food: counting miles per bite for more …
Shorebank Pacific: eco-cash and eco-credit by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 Their business is money, but there are banks that aren’t just focused on profits. Back in 1980 Triodos Bank pioneering …
The Natural Capital Center: don’t call it an eco-mall by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 It’s an environmentalist’s shop/work center with a green roof, re-used building materials, more bike than car parking and tenants like …
Redesigned clothing: just reshoe it! by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 The footwear industry isn’t known for its sustainable business practices. But that may be starting to change. Whether you think …
On-grid solar: selling back to your utility by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 It’s allowance for off-the-grid living has given solar power buzz, but its on-grid capacities are what are driving the market. …
Cook seasonal: Chef Carlin battles our fear of potatoes (I) by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 Just because you’re eating seasonally and potatoes are the vegetable of the moment, it doesn’t mean you are obligated to …
Food Not Lawns: growing your own yard by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 Every year, 58 million Americans spend approximately $30 billion to maintain over 23 million acres of lawn, using more pesticides …