Green Insider: On top of their environmental game
By Laura Turner Seydel Celebrities aren’t the only ones using their status for good. Athletes are also doing their part to help save the planet, and, in turn, making big changes within their sports and the lives of their many fans. Riding for clean air, both biker Lance Armstrong and Indy racecar driver Leilani Munter [...]
Trees Atlanta Tree Sale is Oct. 8
The 12th annual Trees Atlanta Tree Sale is Saturday, Oct. 8, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the organization’s headquarters, 225 Chester Avenue in Reynoldstown. The sale will feature over 1,000 native and unusual trees and plants. The focus will be selling the same species of trees that will be planted on the BeltLine, further [...]
Car-Free Day in Decatur is Sept. 21
Wednesday, Sept. 21 is Car-Free Day in Decatur and the community is invited to gather at the Community Bandstand during the Blue Sky Concert for a special celebration from noon until 1 p.m. Decatur Active Living will be giving out special Car-Free Day stickers and tattoos to those who walk, bike or carpool to the [...]
Downtown Urban Farm Competition Announced
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, Wal-Mart representatives and officials from the Office of Sustainability and Sustainable Atlanta have announced a competition to design an urban farm on a vacant lot across from City Hall. The Trinity Avenue Urban Farm Design Competition will support the city’s effort in establishing an effective and inspirational model for urban agriculture [...]
Green Insider: Go Green, Go Dry Clean
By Laura Turner Seydel When shopping locally, it is important to support the businesses that are mindful about healthier products and services that contribute to creating a more holistic community for us all to live, work and play. From restaurants to clothing boutiques, Atlanta is full of businesses who are adopting Zero Waste Zone practices, [...]
SHINE On: Home weatherization program saves money
By Sydia Bell When you hear the word weatherization, images of roof top solar panels and expensive futuristic gadgets might come to mind. On the contrary, weatherization is about being comfortable in your home during the winter months and saving money on cooling costs in the summer. One way to do that is through Sustainable [...]
