07/01/2019
Bosco Verticale: Vertical Forest. Where architecture, horticulture, conservation and urban planning meet. Designed by Boeri Studio, these two residential towers house over 20,000 trees, shrubs and floral plants which convert an approximate 40,000 pounds of CO2 into oxygen, help mitigate smog, storm water run off, and the urban heat island effect, promotes biodiversity and are also self sufficient, using renewable energy from solar panels and reusing filtered waste water to keep the buildings’ plant life flourishing. In short, these two buildings, and the surrounding gardens are exemplary examples of what the future of architecture and urban planning should be looking like!
02/13/2019
Food forests for the win!
A forest garden with 500 edible plants could lead to a sustainable future
Martin Crawford's forest garden is abundant, diverse, edible, and might be one answer to the future of food systems.
06/28/2018
It’s happening!!
The Living Roof Takes Root
Coming to a brownstone near you: the green roof, the newest must-have in urban gardening.
01/19/2018
Now here is some change we can get behind!
NYC vs Fossil Fuels: the Big Apple’s clever plan to take down Big Polluters
New York City is suing 5 fossil fuel giants and divesting billions from big polluters
10/09/2017
Melbourne: The Environmental Film Festival will visit our city this week! Learn something new and support these amazing film makers shining a spotlight on the often marginalised and overlooked people and forests that affect us all!
FILM PROGRAM
EFFA'S film program for 2017.
09/01/2017
Think urban farming is a new trend? Think again. Up until the 1950's Chicago was one of the nations largest providers of locally grown flowers! Listen here about Chicago's long history of agriculture!
City Of Big Ag: The Crops Chicago Was Famous For
The city deserves cred as an industrial giant, but it was also the first city of flowers, a pickle powerhouse and the heart of American celery.
03/31/2017
Practice self care today. Read a paperback book. Take a bath. Cook a meal. Carve out at least 10 minutes to sit with your breath in silence. The grass is greener where you water it so take time today to take care of you!
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03/25/2017
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12/25/2016
Thinking about this holiday season? Consider wrapping your gifts in newspaper or recycled adornments to reduce your waste and footprint this ! Sending love from my family to yours!!
12/20/2016
A bit of good news for y'all today!!
Boone, NC Passes Historic Resolution: Ditch Fossil Fuels, Go 100% Clean Energy
CAN'T AGREE MORE! "Just when we really needed some good news in the climate change battle, I thank the people of Boone, North Carolina for providing some." — Michael E. Mann
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