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Tim Dorsey is a vegan and has worked at the The Good Earth in Broad Ripple for more than 8 years. PHOTO: Michelle Pemberton / The Star

In the movie, “The Secret Life of Bees,” Lily Owens (played by Dakota Fanning) learns about bees and life from beekeeper/honey maker August Boatwright (Queen Latifah). PHOTO: Custom Publications

Members of First Mennonite Church, 4601 Knollton Road, create a wildlife prairie. Faith-based groups are taking part in a workshop Nov. 11 and 12 to learn how to make the most of their natural resources. PHOTO: Provided by First Mennonite Church

Harvesting bounty from their garden is something Jodi, Brian and the boys can do together. PHOTO: Suzan Ziegler / Custom Publications

Jodi and son check the garden for ripe watermelons. PHOTO: Suzan Ziegler / Custom Publications

Mom's garden helper picks the perfect one to share with his family. PHOTO: Suzan Ziegler / Custom Publications

Tom Flanagan raises alpacas on his Hancock County farm. PHOTO: Robert Scheer / The Star.

Tom Flanagan is president of the Indiana Alpaca Association. PHOTO: Robert Scheer / The Star.

Tom Flanagan, president of the Indiana Alpaca Association, is the only member of the group raising the animals in Hancock County. The family farm is about a mile east of Fortville. PHOTO: Robert Scheer / The Star.

This model koi pond is at Cool Ponds on Hanna Avenue in Indianapolis. PHOTO: Marc Lebryk, for Custom Publications

Besides providing sportsmen with a ready supply of fish, man-made fishing ponds also create new ecosystems that make a positive impact on the environment. PHOTO: Custom Publications

Debbie Dodson, Indianapolis, gave away her 1992 minivan through freecycle.org, a Web site on which people donate unwanted items. "I feel good about getting rid of it," Dodson said. PHOTO: 2005 Star File Photo

The Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle uses hydrogen power. PHOTO: Custom Publications

Indiana orchards are implementing practices that make their healthy harvests even healthier. PHOTO: Custom Publications

Instead of sacrificing green space for parking space, The Indianapolis Museum of Art built an underground lot with green space on top. PHOTO: Indianapolis Museum of Art

Trisha Hitchcock is a member of the North Indy chapter of the Holistic Moms Network. Like many parents, the welfare of her son is a driving force behind her decision to purchase organic food and grow her own. PHOTO: Marc Lebryk, Custom Publications

Plants are natural air purifiers because they absorb carbon dioxide and give off oxygen. Slow-growing trees live longer than fast-growing trees, and therefore have the most impact on pollution reduction. With a growth rate of about 2 to 3 feet per year, the horse chestnut pictured above is a medium-growing tree. PHOTO: Custom Publications

Plants are natural air purifiers because they absorb carbon dioxide and give off oxygen. Slow-growing trees live longer than fast-growing trees, and therefore have the most impact on pollution reduction. PHOTO: Custom Publications

Kessler Woods is a section of Washington Park North Cemetery that is reserved for green burials. PHOTO: Shawn Spence Photography

Propane-powered mowers don’t contribute to air pollution like traditional gas-powered models. However, they’re best suited for big, commercial jobs, not residential lawn care. Dixie Chopper in Coatesville, a leading manufacturer of eco-friendly commercial mowers, is looking at devising a residential model. PHOTO: Dixie Chopper

Chef JJ Boston and chef Jenna Gatchell cook healthy meals on The Big Green Egg at Chef JJ’s Back Yard in Broad Ripple. PHOTO: Marc Lebryk, Custom Publications

In the summer, a healthy honeybee colony contains 60,000 to 80,000 bees. They produce about 130 pounds of honey a year. In Indiana, a bee colony needs about 80 pounds of honey to survive the winter, leaving 30 to 50 pounds that can be harvested. PHOTO: Custom Publications

Monica Dick, manager of air planning for the Indianapolis Department of Public Works, recommends delaying yard work until late in the day when cooler temperatures offset the release of volatile organic compounds that contribute to ground-level ozone buildup. PHOTO: Joe Soria, Custom Publications

One of the green decorating alternatives Synthesis Incorporated used is cork flooring. PHOTO: Mark Lebryk for Custom Publications

Making your own laundry soap takes just a few ingredients, isn't a complicated process and costs very little. PHOTO: Joe Soria, Custom Publications

Bloomington Hospital’s BreakawayCafe uses carryout containers made of sugar cane, hot-beverage cups made of paper, silverware made from potatoes, and cups and straws made of corn. Guests who dine in the cafeteria use reusable mugs and china. PHOTO: Custom Publications

Castalia Homes is developing LEED-certified homes in the Villages of Eastmoore in Mooresville. The homes use the latest technology and materials for positive environmental impact. PHOTO: Marc Lebryk for Custom Publications

Apartments and condos are greener by design because the multiple, connected units maximize the space they occupy. To improve their eco-friendliness even more, builders are incorporating many green building practices. INFOGRAPHIC: Beth Winchell, Custom Publications

GreenPatch uses 40 percent recycled asphalt and can be ripped up and recycled. The softener in GreenPatch is biodegradable and safe for the environment. It is manufactured at a lower temperature than conventional mix, reducing fuel consumption by 70 percent. PHOTO: Cold Mix Manufacturing

GreenPatch is endorsed by the National Green Energy Council. The ready-to-use cold asphalt mix contains none of the petroleum-based solvents found in traditional mixes, which emit volatile organic compounds. VOCs contribute to respiratory ailments, create smog, contaminate soil and poison groundwater. GreenPatch contains no VOCs. PHOTO: Cold Mix Manufacturing

GreenPatch most often is used for edges, curbs, potholes, manhole seals and virtually any surface that needs a permanent repair. It also may be used with hot-mix asphalt. PHOTO: Cold Mix Manufacturing

GreenPatch is a permanent repair that remains stable as long as the surrounding pavement is sound. Application is the same as traditional cold-mix asphalt. Sweep the area and apply GreenPatch directly out of the bag. Compact the mix and the job is done. PHOTO: Cold Mix Manufacturing

Cold Mix Manufacturing, an asphalt company in College Point, New York, developed GreenPatch, one of the first eco-friendly pothole fillers. The company has a distribution facility in Indiana to serve the Midwest. The goal is to make GreenPatch available to consumers. PHOTO: Cold Mix Manufacturing

Asphalt is the black glue that holds roadway stone together. With an eye toward greening up the industry, paving companies are recycling and reusing old roadway materials, and asphalt manufacturers are working to make more eco-friendly products. PHOTO: Cold Mix Manufacturing

Pam Louks, community and urban forestry coordinator for the Department of Natural Resources, recommends following the Three R’s when planting trees: Select the right tree, plant it in the right place and do it the right way. PHOTO: Marc Lebryk, Custom Publications

A rain garden is part of the new welcome center at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. It demonstrates how gardens can improve the environment and how to harness rainwater to more effectively sustain plants native to Indiana. PHOTO: Joe Soria, Custom Publications

Composting not only reduces the amount of waste that goes into landfills, it produces a nutrient-rich fertilizer for your lawn and garden. PHOTO: Joe Soria, Custom Publications

Using an environmentally friendly lawn mower is a good place to start going green. Electric or battery-powered lawn mowers eliminate fuel exhaust. PHOTO: Joe Soria, Custom Publications

Keeping their own brood of laying hens is catching on with city families who prefer to have fresh eggs daily. PHOTO: Custom Publications

Bloomington Hospital's Breakaway Cafe uses carryout containers made of sugar cane, hot-beverage cups made of paper, silverware
made from potatoes, and cups and straws made of corn. Guests who dine in the cafeteria use reusable mugs and china. PHOTO: Custom Publications

Nina Andrews of St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital, organizes surgical materials that will be sent to a mission hospital in Malawi, Africa. PHOTO: Marc Lebryk, Custom Publications

Allisah Downing drives one of the 75 hybrid cars
Visiting Nurse Service purchased for use by its
home-health workers. PHOTO: AJ Mast, Custom Publications

Nina Andrews (left) and Julie Teague (right) of St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital, work in the storeroom where expired and opened-but-unused surgical materials await shipment to a mission hospital in Malawi, Africa. The effort is one way the hospital is implementing green practices. PHOTO: Mark Lebryk, for Custom Publications

All RPM Roofing products are made from recycled materials. PHOTO: Custom Publications

RPM Roofing makes plastic roofing materials that mimic cedar shake, ceramic and slate tiles. PHOTO: Custom Publications

Can you tell the difference? Shingles made from recycled plastics look like classic roofing materials. PHOTO: Custom Publications

The Indiana State Fair has worked for several years to decrease the size of its carbon footprint. Recycling bins can be found throughout the fairgrounds. PHOTO: Joe Soria, Custom Publications

Andy Klotz, Indiana State Fair Commission public relations manager, shows off the Best Way recycling bins that will be located throughout the 2009 Indiana State Fairgrounds. PHOTO: Joe Soria, Custom Publications

Trashcans at this year's Indiana State Fair are made of recycled plastic and are covered with, appropriately, black-and-white cow-print wraps. They are sponsored by Clarian Health. This year’s fair runs Aug. 7 through Aug. 23. PHOTO: Joe Soria, Custom Publications

Traditional cotton clothing is processed with formaldehyde, which stays with the fiber and can get onto the skin and, over time, into the body. Organic cotton is grown and manufactured without pesticides or chemicals. PHOTO: Mark Lebryk, Custom Publications

Substiwood “concrete lumber” is a durable, cost-effective alternative to wood lumber and conventional concrete. It is strong and durable and can be nailed and sawn. PHOTO: Custom Publications

Planting the right trees in the right places can improve your home’s energy efficiency as well as enhance your landscape. PHOTO: Suzan Ziegler, Custom Publications

Planting the right trees in the right places can improve your home’s energy efficiency as well as enhance your landscape. PHOTO: Suzan Ziegler, Custom Publications

New construction and remodeling projects offer opportunities to make use of green building materials and techniques -- from using materials made from recycled products to maximizing a project's overall energy-efficiency. PHOTO: Custom Publications File Photo

Trees aren’t green-conscious homeowners’ only vegetation choice. Shrubs do their part to stabilize the soil and beautify the environment, too. Hydrangeas are popular shrubs that do well in Indiana. PHOTO: Custom Publications

Hoosier honeybees are hardworking environmentalists that bring enjoyment, satisfaction and income to their keepers. PHOTO: Custom Publications

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