There is always the question, can I, one person, really make a difference? The answer I found is if I don’t do anything at all then nothing for sure will change, but if I do something no matter how small or big, things at least have the possibility to change. I have been keeping very… Read more »
Month: June 2012
Sustainable Fundraising
Sara Stewart (left) and gardener at LaSalle Square Unity Garden When I first considered doing an internship, I knew that I wanted to intern somewhere that would teach/instill something new inside of me, while at the same time, working with an organization that would utilize all of my talents for their best interest. Sara is… Read more »
Summer internship AHH!
I initially thought a summer internship would be pretty easy, boy was I wrong! Luckily I am not taking any other summer courses so I can concentrate on doing the best I can for Indiana Living Green. I am starting to settle in to my duties although they change from day-to-day. The exciting thing is… Read more »
A Common Goal
This week I learned of something taking place at Starfish that was to me, pretty amazing. I spoke with Philippa about some of the practices that take place at the store in China and love the sense of belonging that they appear to hold. The women, all of the women, want to succeed and they… Read more »
Sustainable Urban Gardening
When it comes to sustainability, condition 2 states that, as a society, we must reduce and eventually eliminate our contribution to the systematic accumulation of substances produced by society. When I read this system condition, I automatically think Unity Gardens. But Why? Cardboard + Grass Clippings + Mulch – No, No, No Pesticides. What do these actually mean? … Read more »
Working towards Sustainability
After talking with Philippa, Starfish Project’s Director of Operations and Organizational Development, I am even more proud of the steps they have been making toward a sustainable future. As promised, I talked with her about the first of the four principles that works towards a sustainable society. Remember, this is the one that works toward… Read more »
Week One: Cleaning Up
With my first week complete at Starfish-Project I feel I’m slowly catching on and settling into the behind the scenes activities that are to take place. I was able to learn about some of the basics of shipping and I also learned that Starfish will begin having some of their projects sold on Overstock (Editor’s… Read more »
An Introduction to Starfish-Project
At the Starfish Project, sustainability is now an option they wouldn’t have been able to think of when they started up 5 years ago. Their aim to “restore hope to exploited women in Asia” as stated on their website, began in Asia as a women’s program and shelter where they would have a job. The… Read more »