• Last updated 9/26/11 by stins

THE FOOD Start with food that is in season, local, and organic when possible.  Check out your local Farmer’s Market.  Sometimes local farmers may be growing organically without paying to be certified- ask around. When you buy food at the grocery store, check the labels and avoid palm oil. Don’t forget to bring your own bags when grocery shopping!   COOKING When it comes to energy consumption, a gas stove requires less energy for stove top cooking.  Gas stoves with an electric ignition (piezo) will use 40% less gas than one with a continuous pilot... read more

• Last updated 9/26/11 by stins

We all need to relax and decompress sometimes, but how best can we be socially irresponsible, but environmentally responsible?   Dishes, utensils, and glasses - If you're inviting over more people than you have dishes or glasses, avoid the paper and plastic stuff. Try renting flatware and glassware (check out Rental HQ to find a rental facility in your area). If you absolutely cannot go the reusable route, opt for compostable options (check out the Biodegradable Store or World Centric)...and when you're done, compost them!   Food - Sure, everyone loves... read more

• Last updated 9/26/11 by stins

Did you know that worldwide 1.4 billion cups of coffee are consumed every day?  Did you know there's a lot of room for improvement in terms of eco- and social-responsibility?  Read on for tips on how to green your own caffeine addiction!   Now this wiki is not just limited to caffeinated beverages...of course this goes for decaf also!   Get a reusable mug (and use it)!  Americans alone throw away 25 trillion polystyrene (commonly known as Styrofoam) cups every year.  Plus you'll look way cooler carrying around a mug from your alma mater or one with your... read more

• Last updated 3/30/11 by stins

Local food has a lot of great benefits. Local produce is much fresher because it doesn't travel long distances to get to you (it is picked and sold to you closer to when it will be ripe). And this lack of long distance travel of course saves all that fossil fuel needed to transport the food. Buying local also pumps money into your local economy (much more than buying food produced or grown far away). And that's just to name a few!   Interested in learning more about sustainable and local food issues?  Check out this great interview with Diane Hatz, founder and... read more