Charleston
Posted Tue, 07/07/2009 - 18:10 by muenda
The Sustainability Institute is sponsoring Charleston Water Week to increase awareness around the conservation of our most precious resource - H2O.
Posted Mon, 07/06/2009 - 13:53 by muenda
The great peeps over at The Sustainability Institute are sponsoring Charleston Water Week - a week-long celebration and educational series about water-related issues facing our community and planet.
Posted Fri, 06/26/2009 - 13:45 by muenda
Buying locally is a big part of living sustainably - both for us AND our community. Lowcountry Local First is asking local residents to take the 10% Shift Pledge and start buying more from local businesses.
Posted Fri, 06/19/2009 - 00:58 by muenda
Today was the annual Dump the Pump event presented by CARTA. As I looked at our schedule, I knew I wouldn’t be able to participate. I do want to continue to try to utilize public transportation whenever we are able. I hope their event today was an huge success, and look forward to reading their report.
Posted Tue, 05/12/2009 - 21:15 by muenda
Wow, did we really leave that poll up for 4 months?
When the year is new, you never know what people are going to do. We asked you what your priorities were for 2009, and the results were interesting. At first, supporting the local economy had a strong lead, but in the end, 43% of respondents were going to start the year off rocking reusable bags. Another 28% were focused on consuming less and buying local - one of my personal goals for 2009.
Posted Sat, 05/09/2009 - 02:59 by muenda
Jen and I like to use bikes as auto alternatives when we can, which is difficult out in the ‘burbs. With connector roads and 5-lane speedways, a simple trek to the grocery can be scary. Things aren’t getting easier.
Posted Wed, 04/22/2009 - 11:49 by muenda
I just wanted to wish all of you the happiest of Earth Days. We’ve been so inspired by you, this community, and the momentum our area is creating for sustainability. I truly believe that the work we’re all are doing is laying the foundation for a future we can be proud of.
Posted Tue, 04/14/2009 - 02:49 by muenda
Posted Sat, 02/28/2009 - 00:11 by muenda
Posted Fri, 02/20/2009 - 01:55 by muenda
The 7th Annual MESSA 8K for H2O run on Folly Beach is this Saturday, February 21. Proceeds from this race and 5k family fun walk will go towards local efforts to improve the quality of our water.
Posted Wed, 02/11/2009 - 16:29 by muenda
Both major green events here in Charleston have announced their dates and other details. So mark those calenders, bust out your walking shoes, and prepare to get your green-on.
Posted Mon, 02/09/2009 - 21:01 by muenda
I like to keep things positive around here, but sometimes it helps to point out mistakes rather than successes - we learn from our mistakes too, right? One of our first columns was Weekly Trashed, which was a photographic look at poor trash disposal activity.
Posted Sat, 02/07/2009 - 02:43 by muenda
At this month’s Green Drinks Charleston gathering, the topic at hand will be energy efficient mortgages. Daniel Island Realty has become Charleston’s first myEnergyLoan provider,
Posted Wed, 02/04/2009 - 13:11 by muenda
afh | charleston is officially a chapter today. That doesn't really change much of the work we are doiong, but I thought I would share this. Keep your eye out for some coming announcements via email.
Posted Fri, 01/30/2009 - 13:21 by muenda
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Posted Wed, 01/28/2009 - 16:24 by muenda
Check out this inspiring video featuring Chris Fisher of Fisher Recycling. He is a great example of someone turning their love for sustainable living into a thriving business that is helping us all.
Posted Wed, 01/28/2009 - 00:48 by muenda
Ahhh, Green 2.0 is alive and well in Charleston!
Posted Thu, 01/22/2009 - 19:41 by muenda
Local businesses, organizations, people, growers, and movements are the heart and soul of every local green scene. The Go Green Local Guide is a great place to look for local eco-friendly options (check the sidebar…down and to the right → ↓ )
Posted Wed, 01/21/2009 - 04:30 by muenda
Eating locally produced food is a key ingredient to a sustainable future.
Posted Tue, 01/13/2009 - 03:11 by muenda
In advance of the charrette, we would like to get some feedback from the community that we are working for. The charrette team is developing a questionnaire and the A-Team is pulling together maps and background information. We would like your help for the questionnaire. Please post a question for consideration to be added to the questionnaire. The questionnaire will be distributed to the community and collected prior to the charette. Thank you for your help. We are very close to starting some really good work in Charleston. I look forward to seeing everyone on the 24th.
Posted Tue, 01/13/2009 - 03:04 by muenda
I hope the New Year is finding you well. We have had some great meetings regarding our first project....Crossing the Crosstown. We think the best way to begin our own awareness of the site is to have......you've got it.
Posted Fri, 12/19/2008 - 22:03 by muenda
The inaugural project will be a focused on the issue of safety for the pedestrians and cyclists in the neighborhoods bounding the crosstown. This hazard discourages anyone not in an automobile from traveling this path between Elliotborough and North Central. AFH, along with these Communities, would like to explore the nature of pedestrian and bicycle traffic and what would be good solutions and interventions that AFH can accomplish on behalf of the surrounding neighborhoods.
Posted Wed, 12/17/2008 - 13:08 by muenda
Whether you’re shopping for a green friend, wanting to give green gifts, or just looking get involved locally, this post is for you. Below you’ll find green holiday ideas that are both local and sustainable. Need an alternative to wrapping paper or an organic cotton blanket? Maybe you’re looking to spend that year-end bonus on solar panels or a philanthropic gift.
Posted Fri, 12/12/2008 - 02:42 by muenda
I recently saw that Charleston Style & Design Magazine will be coordinating the building of a Green Idea Home at Battery Isl
Posted Tue, 12/02/2008 - 04:23 by muenda
*** EDIT: Down to Earth has closed ***
Posted Mon, 12/01/2008 - 13:37 by muenda
Buy Local Week is upon us, and Lowcountry Local First is on the case! They are sponsoring several events this week to raise awareness around local businesses, growers, and manufacturers located here in the Lowcountry.
Posted Tue, 11/25/2008 - 19:04 by muenda
If you’d like to see how a local business is transforming itself into a sustainability icon, look no further than the Charleston Battery Stadium.
Posted Sat, 11/22/2008 - 17:38 by muenda
We had another good night of drinks and discussion. Thanks for joining us last Thursday. Our first project will be, drumroll please!
Posted Tue, 11/18/2008 - 06:13 by muenda
There have been a few project ideas already posted and for those of you that have emailed me, I will start adding them as comments to this post. Please use the comment function below to add your ideas for projects.Here are a few of the ideas we discussed at the committee meeting last week.
Posted Mon, 11/17/2008 - 21:03 by muenda
