Sustainable Living - Every Day
"Sustainability City" is part of a Soul Food Cafe initiative called "Wild Gardeners". The intention of this lens is to provide information on urban sustainability, how it is possible, and how it is working every day, often without any fanfare or fuss. Nature just does the work, and the living things of the plant kingdom thrive to their natural pace of evolution with the seasons. It's easy in busy lifestyles to forget that Nature endures, that all life has its place, even in heavily populated urban environments. Possibly these are the places that need nature the most?
EARTH HOUR 2009! - RESULTS...
Most people said they loved Earth Hour 2009 and many countries around the globe took part, making it a brilliant success!
">Sustainability City - Earth Hour 2009 Results
It's that time again, so get ready to switch off on the 28th March and tune in to Earth Hour updates online to get you there. Search for local times in your region and be part of this global event, that changes the way people think about energy and how we use it.
Sustainability City - Earth Hour 2009
NEW TRENDS emerging:
URBAN LIVING - BACKYARD SUSTAINABILITY
Mini Farms & Urban Backyards
View this great video on two women who have made it with sustainable urban backyards, through CookingUpAStory's Rebecca Gerendasy!
Commercial Composting:
Find out how a Portland Cafe is handling the issue of composting in new, creative ways, by viewing another brilliant film from the Cooking Up a Story team.
Commercial Sustainability
Vertical Gardens and Green Roofs!
Follow the progress of the vertical gardens and green roof growth trend for cities, providing relief from extreme weather events and warming.
greenroofs.org
** And don't forget to take note of the extensive sustainability and green links from Squidoo lenses across the community. There are some great resources within Squidoo!
EARTH HOUR 2009! - RESULTS...
Most people said they loved Earth Hour 2009 and many countries around the globe took part, making it a brilliant success!
">Sustainability City - Earth Hour 2009 Results
It's that time again, so get ready to switch off on the 28th March and tune in to Earth Hour updates online to get you there. Search for local times in your region and be part of this global event, that changes the way people think about energy and how we use it.
Sustainability City - Earth Hour 2009
NEW TRENDS emerging:
URBAN LIVING - BACKYARD SUSTAINABILITY
Mini Farms & Urban Backyards
View this great video on two women who have made it with sustainable urban backyards, through CookingUpAStory's Rebecca Gerendasy!
Commercial Composting:
Find out how a Portland Cafe is handling the issue of composting in new, creative ways, by viewing another brilliant film from the Cooking Up a Story team.
Commercial Sustainability
Vertical Gardens and Green Roofs!
Follow the progress of the vertical gardens and green roof growth trend for cities, providing relief from extreme weather events and warming.
greenroofs.org
** And don't forget to take note of the extensive sustainability and green links from Squidoo lenses across the community. There are some great resources within Squidoo!
Kitchen Literacy with Ann Vileisis
Part One of a Discussion on Food Production
Hosted and produced by Rebecca Gerendasy's "Cooking Up A Story", here is an interview with author, Ann Vileisis, on her book about food and sustainability: "Kitchen Literacy". The book is featured above, linked at Amazon.
Kitchen Literacy with Ann Vileisis
Part Two of a Discussion on Food Production
Continuing on the dialogue on food production with author, Ann Vileisis.
Kitchen Literacy with Ann Vileisis
Part Three of a Discussion on Food Production
The final part of the dialogue on food production with author, Ann Vileisis.
Making the Most of City Living
Urban Sustainability Smarts
Have you ever wondered how you can make a difference in challenging times? There are literally thousands of tips for saving resources and smart city living. Here are some ideas to think about:1. Buy a few extra buckets and keep them in the courtyard for when it rains to capture water. Use this water later to pour over plants in pots or beds.
2. Save fallen leaves in Autumn for mulch - just spread them over garden beds instead of discarding.
3. No matter how small your yard space, a compost can be made by using a small square pit in the earth in a sheltered space, covered with an old mat. Scraps from the kitchen will decompose there, and become useable for potting plants, given time to break down.
4. If you have urban wildlife, be sure to leave out a container of water in the yard for them, in a sheltered place.
5. Swap and share plants and plant cuttings with neighbours. Volunteer to take on plants for neighbours who are moving and can't take them along.
New Amazon Voting (Plexo) - Sustainable Resources
How Do They Rate? The Top Five
What are the Top 5 best resources to learn about sustainability in cities every day? Have your say and vote!
Food Not Lawns: How to Turn Your Yard into a Garden And Your Neighborhood into a Community by Heather C. Flores
In favour of produce instead of lawns.4 points
Kitchen Literacy: How We Lost Knowledge of Where Food Comes from and Why We Need to Get It Back by Ann Vileisis
A discussion of food production and use.3 points
In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto by Michael Pollan
A discussion favouring keeping food natural.2 points
Superbia: 31 Ways to Create Sustainable Neighborhoods by Daniel D. Chiras
How to make the suburbs sustainable.1 point
The Natural Step for Communities: How Cities and Towns Can Change to Sustainable Practices by Sarah James
Can cities become sustainable?0 points
In Defence of Food - Michael Pollan
Food Discussion - In Four Parts
Part One
View and discuss with friends, the brilliant series on food, from Rebecca Gerendasy, of Cooking Up A Story, about Michael Pollan's latest book, "In Defence of Food". Rethink your own ideas about food and sustainability. The book is available below from Amazon, along with Anne Vileisis' work "Kitchen Literacy", whose films from the same producer are included further down.
View and discuss with friends, the brilliant series on food, from Rebecca Gerendasy, of Cooking Up A Story, about Michael Pollan's latest book, "In Defence of Food". Rethink your own ideas about food and sustainability. The book is available below from Amazon, along with Anne Vileisis' work "Kitchen Literacy", whose films from the same producer are included further down.
In Defence of Food - Michael Pollan
Food Discussion - In Four Parts
Part Two
In Defence of Food - Michael Pollan
Food Discussion - In Four Parts
Part Three
In Defence of Food - Michael Pollan
Food Discussion - In Four Parts
Part Four
Sustainable Tips and Tricks
Good Books on Amazon
Have you ever wanted to become more effective in your living habits? Here are some great titles for thinking about food production and consuming, sustainable living and saving resources in urban places. Make changes in the kitchen and in the yard, to increase quality of living and improving sustainability.
Kitchen Literacy: How We Lost Knowledge of Where Food Comes from and Why We Need to Get It Back
Amazon Price: $23.89 (as of 11/20/2009) 
In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto
Amazon Price: $14.93 (as of 11/20/2009)
Food Not Lawns: How to Turn Your Yard into a Garden And Your Neighborhood into a Community
Amazon Price: $16.50 (as of 11/20/2009)
The Natural Step for Communities: How Cities and Towns can Change to Sustainable Practices
Amazon Price: $17.12 (as of 11/20/2009)
Superbia: 31 Ways to Create Sustainable Neighborhoods
Amazon Price: $20.71 (as of 11/20/2009)
Sustainability Links and Resources
Educate Yourself
The world wide web is an excellent resource for gathering links and education on being green and sustainable practices. Purchases, information and know-how all contribute to a better future. Search for links below and save them for future reference.
- Eco-Bags Cotton String Bags
- In a variety of lovely fresh colours, cotton string bags make a fashionable alternative to plastic bags, and hold lots of groceries!
- Gaiam Fair Trade Products
- Choose from a range of fair trade products at Gaiam, a wonderful resource for sustainable purchases.
- Gaiam Eco Home and Outdoor
- Shop for home and outdoor at Gaiam, for a range of environmentally conscious choices for every day living.
- You Grow Girl
- Wonderful site on all things green in relation to gardening.
- It's a Green World
- A great site for information on green and eco travel, worldwide.
Great Sustainable Stuff on Amazon
Change the Way you Shop!
The power of choice as a consumer is a big one. Use it wisely when thinking about replacing items already in use. Always re-use, recycle, where possible. Buying low energy light bulbs, a battery recharger and rechargeable batteries is a good place to start. These choices save in more ways than just one!
Green Concept's Reusable Shopping Grocery Tote Bag - Collection of 4
Amazon Price: $18.99 (as of 11/20/2009)
RECYCLE BIN TRIPLE
Amazon Price: $74.79 (as of 11/20/2009)
Sylvania 20895 CF57DT/E/IN/827 Triple Tube 4 Pin Base Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb
Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 11/20/2009)
Sony 2500 mAh AA Rechargeable Nimh Batteries, 4-pack
Amazon Price: $13.19 (as of 11/20/2009)
Sony Quick Battery Charger with 4 AA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries
Amazon Price: (as of 11/20/2009)
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