North Atlantic Books
Berkeley, CA:
Sustainable Revolution
Urban gardeners. Native seed-saving collectives. Ecovillage developments. What is the connection between these seemingly disparate groups? The ecological design system of permaculture is the common thread that weaves them into a powerful, potentially revolutionary—or reevolutionary—movement. Permaculture is a philosophy based on common ethics of sustainable cultures throughout history that have designed settlements according to nature’s ...continue
Sustainability Tips: Amazing Space Sustainability Tips To Take Home
When you run out of a single-use disposable product, instead of re-purchasing that item, invest in a reusable alternative. For example, when you run out of paper napkins or paper towels, purchase a pack of cloth napkins in both the cocktail and dinner sizes. For those who are budget conscious or want to take it a step further, purchase high quality used cloth napkins second-hand. You can find nearly new cloth napkins at a fraction of the cost, and are giving a second…
Save the Planet in 3 Simple Steps: A Common-Sense Mom’s Guide to Sustainability.
I don’t recall knowing what recycling was when I was growing up. The closest we got to it was saving our empty cans for the five-cent deposit we’d get back when we took them by the sack full to ou...
Yes, Plastic Bag Recycling Is Possible — What to Know
We talk to the director of sustainability at the world’s largest closed-loop plastic bag recycling plant about how plastic bags are recycled.
Time for a Plastic Revolution?
SMITH BRAIN TRUST – Images of vast islands of garbage in the oceans and recent revelations that much of the world’s recycling isn’t being recycled at all have some experts wondering whether society might be heading for a revolution in plastics and packaging.
Why plastic waste is an ideal building material
What if we turned the world’s growing wastelands of disused plastics into a new kind of sustainable building?
Is your packaging truly sustainable?
Many beverage cups and packaging for other foods turns out to be non-recyclable.
The benefits of sustainable landscaping
Sustainable landscaping is the use of design and maintenance practices that work harmoniously with the local climate and soils. Sustainable landscapes are adapted to the area’s rainfall patterns and can thrive with minimal watering. Further, a sustainable landscape typically does not require pesticides or fertilizers and creates little or no waste.
Worried your lifestyle isn't sustainable? These 10 apps can help
These tech tools can help you buy eco-friendly clothes and products, and avoid wasting food.
3 Simple Ways to Remove Plastics From Your Home
These sustainability tips will help your home and planet feel good
Learning Landscapes: Cultivating An Integrated Green Revolution
This video showcases the STEAM grant in our elementary schools where students create garden art landscapes, indoor and outdoor, that are sustainable througho...
