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Urban Green: Lessons from Cuba

Posted July 1, 2009 - 05:35 by Myscha Theriault

Green Living

I recently saw a rather interesting documentary. The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil, takes a detailed look at how this tiny nation has dealt with a decades-long shut off from supplies the rest of us deem necessary, and in the process provides a blueprint for how larger countries might actually begin making some of the same transitions themselves, including a nation-wide organically grown food system. Ready for a peek at how they did it?

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Urban Green: Loving the Planet While Living in the Big City

Posted March 28, 2009 - 09:38 by Myscha Theriault

Green Living

Are you a city dweller at heart? Looking to love the planet and have access to culture, jobs and affordable international plane fares at the same time? As I figure it out myself, I'm finding some killer resources and ideas on the subject. Yes, I'll share. Read on.

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Urban Green: Reusable Shopping Bags for Folks on the Move

Posted March 10, 2009 - 06:18 by Myscha Theriault

Green Living

Trying to go green in the city? Shop frequently on foot? If so, you may be finding the freebie fabric bags with the cardboard bottom inserts a little too bulky for your pocketbook, day pack or briefcase. Speaking for myself, I sometimes forget my bags in the car or occasionally ride with someone else. Whatever your reasons for having difficulties with the traditionally styled ones, bags designed for a more intense urban lifestyle can mean the difference between walking the green line or not. To help out, I searched the internet until my eyes were bleary. Following are my top three picks for design and value, as well as some resources for the DIY crowd.

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