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Tara Wesely Ruminator Review Paul Hawken challenges this truism in The Ecology of Commerce, explaining how his vision of “natural capitalism” merges goals of profitability and sustainability. Business-as-usual will not be sustainable for anyone. Our living systems are already in decline. We cannot continue to sustain our North American levels …
Jessie Houlihan Do It Green! Minnesota Each year development continues to encroach upon open spaces in Minnesota. Regardless of where you live, you can probably think of a development nearby that was constructed on land that was degraded by the construction, such as wetlands or special animal habitat. In order …
Casa Maria Catholic Worker The real solution here is simplicity, a spiritual discipline. When we are running to and fro seeking out the latest material pleasure we neglect the beautiful that is present in everything, everywhere – we never “lieth in green pastures” or “stop to smell the roses.” The …
Anonymous Anonymous The Big River Art Contest connects students to the science, heritage, and stewardship of the Mississippi River through the practice of art. Each year hundreds of students submit artwork in one of three contest categories: The Mighty Mississippi, Caring for the River, and Big River Journey. Four contest …
Mark Snyder Do it Green! Magazine My journey toward geothermal climate control at my home in Minneapolis began some eight years ago, after my father installed a heat pump at his house in Andover, MN. At the time, I’ll admit I was a bit skeptical of the idea of actually …
Katrina Edenfeld Once your garden soil is prepared, you are ready to plant! Choosing from the huge array of vegetables and herbs can be overwhelming, but there are many resources available to help you choose. First, decide what you would most like to grow in your garden presumably, your favorites. …
Joolie Geldner As corporations are mesmerizing menstruating women with images of “summer rain” and “no unsightly accidents” they also white wash the truth behind the health and environmental costs of being able to ride that white horse in your new white chinos. For instance, conventional pads and tampons are loaded …
Ellen Telander Winsted Organics Farm My husband and I decided years ago that we did not want to wake up one day and wonder “what if?” We did our research and planned for our escape to a small farm in western Minnesota. Neither one of us farmed, but we always …
Brooke Owen Translator • Comer sano, incluyendo comida orgánica y fresca y vitaminas adecuadas• Beber y cocinar con agua embotellada o filtrada • Usar envases de vidrio, no de plástico para guardar y re-calentar comida, agua y bebidas• Crear un ambiente interior sano con filtros electroestáticos de aire y filtración HEPA• …
