Urban Farming

Approaches to sustainable agriculture in several of the world's largest cities

More than half the world’s population now lives in cities, but when it comes to feeding them, trucking in the necessary amount of food isn’t a sustainable process for any metropolis. Growing out of the need for better solutions, urban farming is becoming an increasingly common approach, whether resourceful groups and individuals are planting vegetables in a container on their back porch or are harvesting …

KeepCup

$8 to $15 width=”300″ height=”300″ class=”none” /> $8 to $15 KeepCup – Non-Toxic Reusable Coffee Cups For the eco-conscious caffeine junky, these safe and reusable plastic coffee cups are durable, lightweight, dishwasher and microwave safe and available in a wide range of sizes and colors that can be customized on the brand’s nifty website. Plus, each size replicates standard takeaway coffee sizes and are short …

Gifts for Good

Ethical selections for the globally minded from our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide

Since this is the season for giving, we have selected various items from our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide that benefit communities and charitable organizations around the world. Particularly pleasing for the folks that have everything and want to share the wealth, or anyone with a sharing spirit, the following items represent the most rewarding gifts one can give. Lemlem Printed Rustic Scarf Support global artisans …