As we grow into the 21st century we need to take a new look at systems and practices that were established for a world that has developed far beyond conceivable expectations. One example of the incredible journey we’ve witnessed is that of the Internet and attendant technologies. As recently as 1992 there were only 50 [...]
FoodDeclaration.org
December 11th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Commentary, Our Environment, sustainability
Tags: corporate farms·food safety·green·Healthy Eating·local farms·slow food·small farms·sustainability
You, Too, Can Have a Flush Profile
November 21st, 2008 · No Comments · Commentary, sustainability
We are strong supporters of recycling and were quite taken when we saw the new bathroom fixture by Caroma. The Profile Smart is a hand sink mounted atop a toilet to reuse hand washing water. The benefits are obvious. Though I’ve never counted the number of times I wash my hands throughout the day, as [...]
Tags: ecology·green·green planet·hand washing·natural resources·resource management
Paul Mobley Harvests a Bumper Crop of Farmers
November 8th, 2008 · No Comments · Commentary, Local Food, Our Environment
Over the last four years photographer Paul Mobley traveled the United States and met more than 300 farmers. You can see a few of them here. Paging through the book, American Farmer, one feels the warm, gritty soil and the sun, hard on your neck. The book shows us the heart of the U. S. [...]
Tags: american farmer·chef agency·Chef Jobs·green·Paul mobley·per diem chef·small farm·sustainability