April 2008 archive
008: Freecycle
2008/04/16 - Trash to treasure The Freecycle Network is an grassroots nonprofit with almost 5 million members across the globe, who want to give a little and take a little, in an effort to keep good stuff out of landfills. How does it really work? Laurene shares her experiences getting (and not getting) what she ... [Read more] |
007: Luxury vs. Sacrifice w/ Peter Nicholson
2008/04/7 - Is the greener alternative always smaller and less convenient? Why does it always feel like we're asked to give up life's little luxuries when we take the eco-friendly route? We sat down to think about some of the ways going green enriches our lives, and not only in terms of karmic bonus points. Peter Nicholson of Foresight Design weighs ... [Read more] |
