Posts Tagged ‘sustainability’
Vertical Veg: Growing Food, Sharing Knowledge, Building Community
Posted by Kindle Loomis, Published: October 29th, 2013
By Sarah Parkinson
Mark Ridsdill Smith at work on his garden balcony(Image credit: Miki Yamanouchi, Vertical Veg)
Most people looking at his Camden flat might have seen a cozy brick apartment packed in tightly against its neighbors, the sort of building that fits in well with London’s historic urban architecture. But Mark Ridsdill Smith saw an opportunity for agriculture.
In 2009, Mark started growing food [...]
Our New Publication on the New Economy in Vermont!
Posted by Kindle Loomis, Published: October 14th, 2013
We’re excited to announce that we just released Vermont’s New Economy: A look at the New Economy by the numbers.
This new publication is all about injecting new ideas and a “sense of the possible” into our notions of what an economy can be. It envisions an economy that serves our communities, environment, and values—not the other way around.
Already, this New Economy [...]
Vermont’s New Economy Week
Posted by Kindle Loomis, Published: September 17th, 2013
Vermont’s New Economy Week is October 10-20. Join in by attending an event near you!
We’re excited to be part of New Economy Week, a collection of events across the state that celebrate and raise awareness of Vermont’s New Economy. New Economy Week will feature guest speakers like Michael Shuman and Gus Speth, a happy hour with representatives from 350.org, local [...]
Upcoming Lectures in Energy, Sustainability, and Security
Posted by Kindle Loomis, Published: July 9th, 2013
Join the Dartmouth community to engage with a spectrum of voices offering potential solutions to our common climate challenge!
Starting July 11, Dartmouth will host the Leading Voices Series in Energy, Sustainability and Security. This series of six free lectures is open to the public and will provide good discussion focused on solutions and engaging young minds and community. Anyone interested [...]
Closed Loop Production: Creating Jobs and Good Food in Hardwick, VT
Posted by Kindle Loomis, Published: July 2nd, 2013
By Pamela Paquin
Naia enjoying all that Hardwick had to offer–especially the mud!
The day ended as all good ones do, with my daughter in a puddle, covered in mud. She was my wingman for an event hosted by Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility in a long-targeted destination of Hardwick, Vermont.
For those of you who haven’t heard of it, Hardwick is one of the [...]
