Posted by SerahRose on 10-16-07 in Latest | Comments Off on October 15 was Blog Action Day
Earth Thrives is working hard to combine the grass-roots of environmental change with a world reach. The heroes you see are local, but here on the web, we hope people all over the world will find inspiration in our videos. There's another similiar movement happening in the blogosphere. Yesterday, October 15th, was Blog Action Day. And the action item? You guessed it, the Environment. Go check out their site for more information and browse through over 19,000 bloggers who all wrote...
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Posted by SerahRose on 10-10-07 in Latest | Comments Off on Earth Thrives Launches New Site
We liked our last site, but we love this one: Check out our new Video Gallery where every episode is one easy click away. We've added a new section, It's Easy Being Green, where we'll share tips for going green the easy way. Head down to More About Local Heroes for additional resources on each of our series of videos. Plus, stay current on events, and submit information on your own green events, with our Calendar...
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You don't need a huge garden to reap the benefits of companion planting. Start simple with a windowsill herb garden: Fresh herbs will make your cooking delicious Plants in your home will create a higher indoor air quality Save money: store-bought herbs are expensive Create less trash: no packaging to throw away Here are some resources to get you started: Get really simple by buying a Garden-in-a-Bag . Just open and water. Penn State has put together this fantastic Searchable Database...
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Posted by SerahRose on 10-5-07 in Team Members | Comments Off on Who took the photographs at the top of Earth Thrives?
You may have noticed this site’s beautiful photographs of the Pioneer Valley. These include one or more of the following by photographer Daniel Brown who lives in Leyden: Along Green River Road (2005) Aerial Shot of the Connecticut River (2006) Ray of Hope, Leyden (September 22, 2001) Find out more about Daniel’s work by visiting www.danielbrownart.com The wind mill shots were taken by Rich Roth of Wind mills on the VT/MA border (Green mountain power I believe) or in Spain...
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Not up for making your own composting toilet? You can still make a difference! Buy tissue paper made from recycled paper. Use less water when you flush. If you are about to re-do your bathroom, then consider purchasing a low-flow toilet. If not, you can either adjust the water level yourself, or go old-school and displace some of the water in your tank. But, don't use a brick, it can crumble over time and cause blockage in your water system. Fill up a plastic or glass jug with sand or...
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More and more people are recognizing the harmful effects of global climate change and the need for all of us to help reduce carbon emissions. The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) invites the public to visit local green buildings across Massachusetts to talk with energy-saving experts during the 2007 Green Buildings Open House on October 6. The Open House, part of the American Solar Energy Society’s National Solar Tour, is an opportunity to learn first-hand how...
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Posted by Rich on 8-16-07 in FAQ | Comments Off on About Us
Welcome to EarthThrives.com, a virtual neighborhood of the Pioneer Valley that features video clips of the new “local heroes,” residents and businesses in Western Massachusetts that are incorporating greener habits and technologies into everyday life. VIDEOS: The first Earth Thrives episodes are currently in production. Come back to follow our local heroes and watch new stories as they come in. Please write us about the going-greener heroes in your life. We are grateful to...
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Several of our clips: Sweet Rewards: The Gas Money Jar, Taking Your Bike Makes a Big Difference Ride Your Bike the Way You’d Drive Your Car Good Talks Riding with my Kids are excerpts from Enjoy the Ride, a film produced, directed, and edited by Paul Hake, Carlyn Saltman, and Scot Broderick of Franklin County, MA. For more information, visit Enjoy The Ride By Bike. DVD’s of Enjoy the Ride are available from the Office of Transportation Planning at the Franklin Regional Council of...
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Mai and Ethan, the students in our video Companion Planting: Comfrey & Paw Paw mention “Dave’s book.” They’re referring to Edible Forest Gardens by Dave Jacke. For more information on companion planting, or the planting of different crops or produce in close proximity for mutual benefit: National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service Golden Harvest Organics – guide to companion planting in your garden Companion Planting.net ...
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Posted by Administrator on 7-12-07 in Latest | Comments Off on Heading to a Greener Valley, Together
Welcome to EarthThrives.com, a virtual neighborhood of the Pioneer Valley. This site features video clips of new “local heroes” — residents and businesses in Western Massachusetts that are incorporating greener habits and technologies into their everyday lives. The first Earth Thrives episodes are currently in production. Come back to follow our local heroes and watch new stories as they come in. Please write us about the going-greener heroes in your life. We are grateful to...
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