Tag: Communities - Page 2
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What Medals Should the London 2012 Olympics Get for Sustainability?
The Games are over, the crowds have gone home: so how was it really when it comes to sustainability?
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How to Protect a Community Garden From Thieves
A community garden does not necessarily mean a free-for-all. Here are a few tips for preventing pilfering.
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Hobbit Houses, Geothermal Heating, and More at Økosamfundet Dyssekilde, One of Denmark's Oldest Eco Villages
TreeHugger visits one of Denmark's oldest Eco villages, which includes 74 sustainably-designed highly unique houses and apartment buildings that range from hobbit-style straw to high design.
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Surprise! Zipcar Users Feel Less Ownership of the Cars They Use
A new study suggests Zipcar users are less inclined to look after vehicles, and don't trust their fellow users. What does that mean for collaborative consumption?
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The Story of Change Explores Why Shopping Cannot Save Us
We will never change the world by focusing on individual lifestyle choices. Annie Leonard's new video looks at how real change happens.
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Mobile Game Encourages Real-World Sharing
The sharing economy is built on reputation. So is online social gaming. Now the two are coming together.
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A Re-Adapted "Local": Garbage Skips Transformed into Storytelling Bar & Café (Video)
Marshalling discarded materials, furniture and help from local residents, these two Dutch designers created an improvised local meeting place.
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More Trees = Less Crime in Baltimore, Study Shows
Researchers found that a 10 percent increase in trees roughly matched a 12 percent decrease in crime in Baltimore.
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The Top 10 Worst Cities in the U.S. for Asthma in 2012
Having trouble breathing? It may be because of where you live. The 2012 Asthma Capitals list is out. Is your city on the list?
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Sharing Saves You Money. But Who Cares?
With all the talk of the "sharing economy", are we in danger of losing sight of the bigger picture? Sharing is caring after all.
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10 Online Gardening Communities You Should Join
Have a gardening question, but no friends who garden? The Internet is filled with forums for every gardening topic imaginable that you can turn to when looking advice.
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Indoor Sculpture Garden Planted in Empty Downtown Chicago Storefront
Empty storefront transformed into indoor sculpture garden in Chicago.
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Happy 3rd Anniversary David Brower Center! How a Building Can Build Community
The David Brower Center Serves As A Model For How A Building Can Be an Epicenter of Education and Activism for A Community
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How to Solarize Your Street: Starting a Solar Coop
Going solar on your own home is cool. But what if you could persuade all your neighbors to do it too?
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No Money? Time Trading Offers an Accessible Alternative
With time trading, people offer services based on an exchange of hours - not money. But it's still economic activity.
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5 Creative Ways to Connect Our Kids (And Yourself) to Nature
The author of The Nature Principle and Last Child in the Woods offers ways you can incorporate healthy outdoor time into a child's daily routine.
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When Neighbors Meet to Compare Energy Bills, Much Bigger Ideas Are Born
A neighborhood carbon coaching initiative in Britain is spawning all kinds of wonderful community collaborations.
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Best of Green: Business
From best community advocate to best business protest, watchdog, non-profit, and more, the results are in for our 2012 Best of Green Awards in Business.
