Sustainability does not follow the one and done philosophy, rather the principles of constant renewal; one building upon another. The recently completed bathroom boasts radiant heating throughout the main traffic areas as well as an energy star exhaust fan light combination. The radiant heat option cost $331.64, which was the matting and the digital thermostat…. Read more »
Month: November 2012
Journey of a Locavore–Adventures with the Red Wattle
Earlier this month, I visited Grass is Greener Meat and Produce, a family farm in Bremen, Indiana, owned by John and Toni Rowe. A couple of years before, the Rowe’s transitioned from conventional farming methods to using non-GMO seeds, and growing produce and raising animals using organic methods. The family raises an extremely rare breed… Read more »
A Path Towards Sustainability, part 2
Sustainability Studies student Stephen Dubree reflects on his family’s path towards sustainability in a series of pieces that will take readers on a tour of his home and lifestyle. Sustainability does not follow the one and done philosophy, rather the principles of constant renewal; one building upon another. I installed a programmable thermostat when we… Read more »
A Path to Sustainability, part 1
Sustainability Studies student Stephen Dubree reflects on his family’s path towards sustainability in a series of pieces that will take readers on a tour of his home and lifestyle. “Sustainability does not follow the one and done philosophy, rather the principles of constant renewal; one building upon another.” I have purchased and installed LED bulbs and… Read more »
Journey of a Locavore, Part 2
Eating local is getting me in touch with my inner-foodie. I am cooking more often. By cooking, I don’t mean ripping open a box of Rice-A-Roni to serve beside a chicken patty. Blech. No, I am cooking—stewing, baking, sautéing. I am experimenting with foods I hadn’t previously used. Before the growing season ended, I cooked… Read more »