My story begins like those of many others who are passionate about real food. I was surrounded by it from the beginning. I spent my young childhood growing up on our family farm in Missouri with cows, sheep, pigs and an enormous garden that nourished us with everything from Brussels sprouts to cherries.
MoreThe Tûranor PlanetSolar ship / Image via charterworld.comA solar-powered ship is sailing around the globe. The spaceship-looking vessel has already covered almost 24,000 miles. New York Times Oyster-lovers may have to start paying more for the seafood delicacy; ocean acidification is seriously hurting populations. OnEarth Gemasolar is more than an optical illusion. The first commercial
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Image via milrose.comZoning. Ok it’s not the most interesting issue, but without zoning codes cities would be a mess. Zoning keeps homes and factories from being neighbors, prevents communities from becoming overpopulated, and makes sure buildings aren’t too tall and have enough parking, among other things.
Unfortunately, zoning in Philadelphia has become a nightmare. The city’s
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New vending machines in Miami / Image via blogs.miaminewtimes.comVending machines stocked with healthy (often local) options, like yogurt parfaits and wraps, are rolling out in Miami-Dade schools this fall. New Times Miami School district in Greeley, Colo. joins the “back-to-scratch” school lunch movement; here 60 percent of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. New
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The definition of Wild Harvest from the Lexicon of Sustainability / Image via gilttaste.comLearn the definitions of basic food movement words from this photography-based storytelling project by Douglas Gayeton. Gilt Taste A MIT research team is being paid by Shell to study why oil pipelines keep breaking, so stronger, better pipes can be built. GOOD
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Philadelphia Folk Festival (PFF) is celebrating its 50th year and in honor of the celebration, they’re going green! The three-day outdoors music festival, which already has crafts, local food, beer and wine, workshops and special kids activities, is looking to add sustainability features–like composting, solar power staging, and the Sustainability Living Roadshow. PFF has started
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Barbie sustainable “Dream Home” Image via inhabitat.comArchitect Barbie gets a sustainable “Dream Home.” Solar panels, green roof, locally sourced materials, and Energy Star appliances included. Switchboard via NRDC Perennial Plate is halfway through their real food expedition around the U.S. Check out some beautiful shots of food, people and landscapes in this best of/unseen footage
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Image via yosimusic.com8/10 XPN Kids Corner Concert-Yosi & The Superdads Come out to the Morria Arboretum tonight at 6:30p.m. to watch your kids rock out (you may find yourself tapping along) to Yosi & The Superdads, an award-winning band that sings fun-loving songs about worms, dinosaurs, chicken noodle soup and much more! Thurs., Aug 10,
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Geeky fashionista Data sandals, made from old computer parts, are the newest fashion to hit the sustainable runway. The shoes were created by Steven Rodrig, who last summer crafted high heels from circuit boards, uncomfortable but ingenious. While both the sandals and high heels are unwearable, they make great conversation starters and cool center pieces.
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Ride 21: Joel’s Ride Around the Mainline (click to download the ride)With plenty of trails, paths and bike lanes leading in and out of the city, bike rides can be an ideal way to explore the cycle-friendly Philadelphia area. And now, taking these rides is even easier thanks to Where to Bike Philadelphia, the latest
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