Barcelona’s barter markets: an antidote to overconsumption by Kirsten Dirksen on June 16, 2009 A barter economy may seem far-out, but this world of trade is growing in parts of Spain (particularly Catalonia). “We’ve …
A BBQ with friendlier meat: heritage breed, grassfed & local by Kirsten Dirksen on June 11, 2009 Brooklyn, New York, resident Sarah Dickinson tries not to eat a lot of meat (due to its heavy environmental toll), …
Why it’s easy to keep bees in the backyard by Kirsten Dirksen on June 10, 2009 The homeowners at Berkeley’s Green Faerie Farm tend to goats, chickens, rabbits and an extensive fruit and veggie garden all …
Skunkfunk: a low carbon t-shirt and urging you not to buy by Kirsten Dirksen on June 10, 2009 Their color is green, they began on an organic farm and they use recycled fabrics, but Skunkfunk founder Mikel Feijoo …
A pregnant bike commute through Barcelona by Kirsten Dirksen on June 9, 2009 When your bike is your car, you learn to adapt your riding style to all situations: rain, luggage, kids, formal …
Potty Diaries: training via skype by Kirsten Dirksen on June 9, 2009 Our faircompanies baby is not quite two, but thanks to a lot of time from grandma and her Slow Potty …
How to make a no-yeast, vegetarian, spelt pizza by Kirsten Dirksen on June 9, 2009 While traditional chefs create their dishes in a systematic manner based on a real understanding of the fundamentals of food …
Where it’s legal to farm goats in the city by Kirsten Dirksen on June 9, 2009 Lately goats have been gaining acceptance as low-carbon lawn mowers and as a pesticide-free tool to eliminate weeds and clear …
Basurama: sobre reinterpretar la basura by Kirsten Dirksen on June 8, 2009 Basurama es un colectivo dedicado a la investigación y a la gestión cultural desde 2001 que ha centrado su área …
Cómo crear un mueble con palillos chinos by Kirsten Dirksen on June 8, 2009 Los habitantes de las ciudades tienen un impacto inferior que quienes se han decidido por una vida en el campo …
