In light of all of the bad news that we hear lately, I thought that another good news story about people TAKING ACTION was called for. We are probably all aware that there are many abandoned, leaking oil wells in this country, about 3.9 million to be more precise…all of which leak methane and of […]
On April 21, Burlington County hosted its annual Earth Fair. The Sustainable Living Tent which I have the pleasure of working on was again a hit. From a new EV to learning about personal health and wellness to native plants sales and solar powered lawn care, the visitors could leave and take a real action […]
Ok, let me say from the outset that I wouldn’t know high fashion from jeans…well, maybe a bit…but the fact that a designer is working so hard to make sure that fashionable clothing is also environmentally sustainable clothing deserves kudos. Mara Hoffman has made sustainability of her clothing line a key component of each item […]
While everyone would like a yard and house like Martha Stewart, her staff needs to learn about invasive plants. In the July 31 article on deer resistant shrubs, the author, Ann Hinga Klein lists the following invasive shrubs as recommendations resisting deer. 1. Barberry – This is one of the worst plants out there. It […]
I am shocked that there is gambling going on here. Ok, a bad take on the great line from Casablanca…but appropriate in some ways. Of course I am shocked that there are groups suing regarding the recent law about wind power. The two groups, Protect Our Coast, NJ and Defend Brigantine Beach are non-profits set […]