Window Farms

Hopefully, in the not so distant future, when I finally attain my dream, downtown loft condo, this is the the first thing I am going to invest in!

Window Farms for the urban dweller - grow your own food, eat healthy and rely less on the industrial food system. "Window Farms are vertical, hydroponic, modular, low-energy, high-yield edible window gardens built using low-impact or recycled local materials."

Create some edible window art in your own apartment! Check out some images and a video of an experiment in urban agriculture.

The Story of Stuff

One of my all time favorite videos...EVERYONE should watch The Story of Stuff...share this...teach this!

"From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world. It'll teach you something, it'll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever."

Ever wonder what to do with used light bulbs?

Just a friendly reminder...

Do not throw away used CFL's (compact flourescent lamps) in the trash because they contain trace amounts of mercury which is harmful to the environment. Bring your CFL's to Whole Foods, Ikea or Home Depot for proper recycling.