Monthly Archives: June 2009

Curbside Composting: Turning Garbage Into Gold

I hate moving. First, you pack everything you own. Then you realize you own way more than you thought. You sell stuff, give stuff away, throw stuff away, pack more. You think you’re done, but inevitably you end up finding more as you’re walking out the door. At least that’s how it ...

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Do You Know What You’re Eating? (I Didn’t)

I spent a couple hours on Saturday morning watching The Future of Food, a documentary about genetically engineered foods.* I generally consider myself fairly educated about environmental and health issues. I try to be an engaged citizen and consumer. And I like to rant about things to my skeptical family, ...

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Are You A Hyperlocavore?

I was pleased to interview Liz McLellan, the brains behind a groundbreaking new site -- Hyperlocavore.com.  I couldn't have found a better project (or a more obliging victim).  Not only does the hyperlocavore movement have the potential to revolutionize our relationship with our communities, ...

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