As the FXB-Village Model continues to grow and we develop ways to share its methodology with the public, we will continue to rely on others -- on organizations that put out the call to action, and on individuals that answer it -- to help us validate and advance our work.
The simple truth is that our antiquated energy policies, along with other industrialized nations, are disrupting the planet's climate and threating many species, including our own. But much of our economy is dependent on fossil fuels.
After receiving the title "Hippie Hannah" from none other than the queen of America's Next Top Model, Tyra Banks, Hannah has embraced her nickname for what it represents. She passionately promotes global awareness and sustainable lifestyle practices through food, fitness and the arts.
I would like to talk about how we can get control of our thoughts, actions and speech. Because those elements determine whether we are truly able to live in a healthy and sustainable way.
It's a strange world we live in today. We are more dependent on our advanced technologies than ever before, yet we remain deeply nostalgic for a past ...
For the sake of you health, your children's health, and for environmental health, our food systems need to be realigned with principles that focus on long-term sustainability. That process starts with you asking the right questions.
I gave up my car last July. Yes, you read that right. And it's been seven months of car-less bliss. continue to bike/bus/walk/hitch rides to get around.
Many of those who show an interest in preserving our environment are still categorized as living an "alternative lifestyle," but does caring for our planet really require a label? Shouldn't conserving our earth be the norm?
Today, we have a culture of disposability around the products we buy, with technology the most egregious standard-bearer for the concept of limited lifespans for purchased goods.
Ecological civilization is like a pie in the sky, a dream. This is no small thing, if we understand our "modern" world was also the result of a dream of a few Arab and European humanists centuries ago.
Our capitalistic society is built around this idea of choice -- wherever we look, we are presented with options. Enter the concept of sustainability. It asks us to think about the impact of our choices and our actions. Does living sustainably limit our freedom to choose?
I have a vision that reusable cups, bags and bottles will rightfully take their place alongside keys, wallet and cell phone in our pockets, bags and purses.
In a cornucopia of colors, textures and materials, "Design for a Living World" has showcased the possibility of a balance between environmental ethics...
This week in Las Vegas a local company, BriteSol, unveiled the Holy Grail of lighting technology. BriteSol has developed breakthrough LED lighting tec...
So if you think it is worthwhile to develop emotional and social intelligence, it only makes sense to also take the next step and develop your ecological intelligence, or understanding of how nature sustains life.
After a leisurely morning ferry ride between the emerald islands of the San Juan Archipelagos, we arrive on Orcas Island. We head straight to West Bea...
We are all consumers and have to purchase products and goods anyway --then why not buy a double gift where you get something you need and at the same time help a community.
As we go through the motions and figure out what works for our bodies as well as our closets, it's amazing how we -- by choice or not -- are part of the fashion world, a living, breathing, constantly evolving system.
The U.N. Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio can be the take-off for the next industrial revolution driven by business and civil society. The conference can mark a change in leadership from a political top down process to a bottom up movement.
Smart use of the Web can shift the focus of food retail away from industrial suppliers and toward those in the position to offer on-demand delivery of the freshest food around.