Green Communities
The sign on the wooden arch reads "Ruelle verte" or "green alley." (Clarice Knelly/SUNY-Plattsburgh).
Planet Forward Correspondent | SUNY-Plattsburgh
William Borque said the alleyways that surrounded Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie's community garden in Montreal used to be a “wasteland.” Now, they’re brimming with fruit trees, mushroom gardens and local art.
(Cate Twining-Ward/George Washington University)
Planet Forward Senior Correspondent
Moving to Copenhagen has made me realize that instead of constantly evaluating my personal habits, perhaps I should be more critical of the systems which ultimately shape society’s collective impact.
SUNY-ESF
This is a guide based on the lifestyle of people in Ghana to demonstrate how to change common practices to be more sustainable.
SUNY College at Brockport
With the clock ticking on preserving the planet, leaders at the local level are taking the threat seriously and tackling energy issues to create a positive change that will benefit future generations.
The Energy Savings & Awareness Week activity wheel.
The George Washington University
A proposed weeklong event promoting reusable energy resources, smart technologies, and raising awareness about energy waste and potential savings.
George Washington University
The next best thing to using no plastic is making plastic useful.
Food waste from Sewanee dining halls turns into feed for chickens and fish, which in turn becomes food for the students at Sewanee, all thanks to larvae.
Sewanee: University of the South
Sewanee student Chris Hornsby explains his blueprint for the creation of self-sustaining and equitable tribal communities. And it all begins with larvae.
GWU
The goals of DC Greens aims to make fresh and healthy food accessible and affordable to all!
Sewanee: University of the South
Thrive 2055 is a citizen-led, public-private endeavor to engage people from across the 16-county, tri-state Chattanooga region to make the most of our economic opportunities while preserving what we love about our home communities.
TradeSystemGuru.com
Challenges we face in the 21st century:
- According to Professor Albert Barlett of the University of Colorado, "Modern agriculture is the use of land to convert petroleum into food."
- Around the globe, the amount of arable farm land has been... Read More