All Group posts in Green & the environment

Locavore: Become a local eater by CustomPubs

The expression “you are what you eat” means more to those who try to eat locally grown and produced foods. People who become locavores — eating locally produced foods as often as... – Nov 20, 2009 at 5:20 PM in Green & the environment

Why did we ever stop this lifestyle? by ProjectGlobalGreen

I grew up in BLoomington Indiana and I remember having a family garden and hunting for ginseng with my grandpa. He would use the ginseng to make things and sell some as well. The... – Nov 18, 2009 at 10:57 PM in Green & the environment

Carmel Green Teen Program Awards First Micro-Grants by mgibson

On November 12, 2009, the youth-driven Carmel Green Teen Micro-Grant Program awarded checks totalling $2,950 of its $10,000 in grant money to five local youth groups to fund their... – Nov 17, 2009 at 3:04 PM in Green & the environment

Goodwill’s donation drive Nov. 27-Dec. 5 offers free computer recycling, chance to win prizes by smaisto

Goodwill’s “Recycle Computers for a Good Cause!” donation drive offers donors a chance to make room for new computer and electronics purchases this holiday season and win prizes... – Nov 17, 2009 at 11:25 AM in Green & the environment

Toxic chemical use the carpet cleaning industry by AmeriGreen

I am a 26 year old veteran and small buisness owner here in Indianapolis. I’ve been in the carpet industy for ten years and was always concerned when hearing about what kinds... – Nov 16, 2009 at 5:23 PM in Green & the environment

How busy beekeepers get started by CustomPubs

Concern for declining honey bee populations, an interest in honey and the book “The Secret Life of Bees” have inspired more people to try beekeeping. If you’re curious about... – Nov 13, 2009 at 8:56 AM in Green & the environment

Congregations commit to green practices most recent comment by ProjectGlobalGreen

Hello everyone. I am slowly learning to do my... – Nov 16, 2009 at 10:54 AM

“Reduce – Reuse –Donate to Goodwill” donation drive Nov. 20-22 offers chance to meet Goodwill Guy, win prizes by smaisto

Goodwill’s “Reduce – Reuse –Donate to Goodwill” donation drive offers donors a chance to clear out their closets before the holidays, meet the Goodwill Guy, and win prizes Nov.... – Nov 09, 2009 at 1:45 PM in Green & the environment

Family mission: Give back to Earth most recent comment by MammaJames

I have been thinking about a compost pile for a... – Nov 06, 2009 at 9:22 AM

Green Acres is the place to be by CustomPubs

It’s been more than 40 years since Oliver and Lisa Douglas moved from New York City to rural Hooterville. Today, urbanites are following their example by becoming hobby... – Oct 30, 2009 at 4:45 PM in Green & the environment

Stimulus data shows progress on clean energy projects, job creation by CustomPubs

The federal government’s Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board released new data today on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act spending and job creation. It reported... – Oct 30, 2009 at 4:12 PM in Green & the environment

White River Canal most recent comment by CustomPubs

The latest I heard was that they’re delaying... – Nov 05, 2009 at 9:10 AM

Koi ponds: Look, don't catch most recent comment by jvare

Another resource for those seeking additional... – Oct 30, 2009 at 4:25 PM

Go fish - in your own backyard most recent comment by Bobo06

I live on a neighborhood retention pond near a... – Oct 27, 2009 at 10:13 AM

Freecycle: Recycle’s next of kin by CustomPubs

Need a desk chair or art supplies for your new hobby? Have you been thinking about getting a fish tank? Is your treadmill just taking up space? Do you have clothes your kids have... – Oct 26, 2009 at 9:02 AM in Green & the environment

Hybrid help most recent comment by GlobalWarmingIsALie

Right now there are very few and expensive plug in... – Nov 06, 2009 at 2:28 PM

Hybrid choices: Consider this by CustomPubs

Rising fuel prices, environmental awareness and the desire for simplified living are influencing more people to choose hybrid vehicles. But before they sign on the dotted line,... – Oct 21, 2009 at 10:39 AM in Green & the environment

High School Newspaper most recent comment by CustomPubs

Hi, Ali, I hope you’re getting some good... – Oct 28, 2009 at 2:25 PM

Nominations being accepted for 2009 Sustainability Awards by CustomPubs

The 2009 Indianapolis Sustainability Awards — a program between the City of Indianapolis’ SustainIndy initiative, Indianapolis Chamber’s Green Business Initiative and... – Oct 19, 2009 at 11:32 AM in Green & the environment

Orchards provide a greener choice by CustomPubs

Fall is in the air as leaves begin to turn and farmers harvest field crops across central Indiana. Grimes Gold, Red Delicious, Empire, Stayman Winesap and Rome — the apple harvest... – Oct 19, 2009 at 10:09 AM in Green & the environment

Treetop rooftops by CustomPubs

The Indianapolis Museum of Art needed a larger area for parking but didn’t want to forsake green space to achieve it. Rather than creating a flat gray eyesore, the museum chose a... – Oct 14, 2009 at 11:13 AM in Green & the environment

Moms network is all about green health by CustomPubs

An apple a day used to keep the doctor away. Now, members of the nationwide Holistic Moms Network have found a new way to keep the doctor at bay: Make a commitment to lead a... – Oct 12, 2009 at 9:00 AM in Green & the environment

Trees: Natural CO2 sponges most recent comment by MiniDriver

“This whole Mother Earth Religion… Earth... – Oct 14, 2009 at 4:51 PM

Free Money for Kids’ Green Projects! by mgibson

Funding for youth-led environmental projects is still available through the Carmel Green Teen Micro-Grant Program. Fall applications are due October 15, 2009. Projects must be... – Oct 08, 2009 at 8:37 AM in Green & the environment

Energy Conservation Project in Indianapolis most recent comment by billybob15964

great – Oct 13, 2009 at 10:35 AM

Leave no trace: Rest in peace the green way most recent comment by MiniDriver

The best way to be “Green” is to simply consume... – Oct 14, 2009 at 4:54 PM

Entries due Oct. 2 for Monumental Affair Awards by CustomPubs

2009 theme features environmental building best practices in central Indiana INDIANAPOLIS – Entries for the best of Indianapolis design, development, construction, engineering,... – Oct 01, 2009 at 6:14 PM in Green & the environment

This is GREAT!! by dwainlsparks

This is a wonderful addition to our city. Thank you to all involved in making this happen! Dwain and Linda. – Oct 01, 2009 at 9:25 AM in Green & the environment

Green mowers cut pollution most recent comment by HuckleberryIam

Here we go again! Green this.. green that! The... – Sep 27, 2009 at 8:31 AM

Green electronics disposal most recent comment by iampotatoes

This sounds interesting but another FANTASTIC idea... – Oct 07, 2009 at 10:31 AM