Monthly Archives: October 2008

how are your dollar$ voting?

Posted on October 31, 2008 by

Like many, I am obsessed with the upcoming election. 4 more days! However, I tend to think of voting as something I do in the polls–once every 2 or 4 years–and forget that we vote with our dollars, too. The … Continue reading →

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healthier trick-or-treat

Posted on October 27, 2008 by

My teeth start hurting when I think about all that Halloween candy.  And I don’t even have cavities! So, how about some healthier treats–for kids and our planet? Fair trade chocolates for Reverse Trick-or-Treating. Planet Green suggests healthy snacks: organic … Continue reading →

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local food: Green Oaks Creek Farm

Posted on October 24, 2008 by

Lucky kids. Yesterday I got a note from a fellow San Franciscan describing the joys of old-fashioned farming of his 3000 sq ft veggie garden and 80-tree orchard up north, and how his “son’s eyes roll back in his head when he eats a peach, or [the] … Continue reading →

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why does online shopping = wasteful packaging?

Posted on October 20, 2008 by

I am an all-around shopping minimalist, but I live with a prolific online shopper who asserts that it’s better than driving to the store.  This is debatable, especially since we live within walking distance of some of the discount stores he frequents … Continue reading →

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Enjoy Food = Healthy

Posted on October 19, 2008 by

Last week, I was at a meeting where the lunch was delicious and beautiful; organic ingredients prepared and presented gorgeously. Aaaahh, enjoyment of food and the eating experience are so important to everyday sustenance. Well, as with all things in … Continue reading →

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Sense of Place: where’s your sit spot?

Posted on October 17, 2008 by

Last weekend, I attended the second session of the Be the Change Environmental Leadership Program.  We met at Hidden Villa in Los Altos Hills, and it was a perfect environment to think about affecting change to benefit the environment. One … Continue reading →

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HOW TO: swap-raffle

Posted on October 13, 2008 by

Yesterday, I had a great “Everyday Sustainable” day, with two swap events.  The first was a clothes swap which I organize every few months with friends.  And the second happened at a meeting for members of 29Gifts, a global network … Continue reading →

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beauty + function = cool bikeracks

Posted on October 9, 2008 by

The New York City CITYRACKS Design Competition (sponsored by The Department of Transportation, Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, Google and Transportation Alternatives) applies design to basic function.  (Thanks to the SFBC newsletter for alerting me to this.) This video lets you see the … Continue reading →

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