UWW310 Technology & Sustainability

played a major role in setting the passive house standards and now trains certified specialists in this field

Excellent resource for programs and events around the country relating to the "Slow Food" Movement

Great resource, thank you!

" ...innovative strategies to increase public awareness of the critical environmental and public health issues created by our current food, water and energy systems, and to promote a more sustainable future."

This is a cool e-business, which make tons of products for your home or business, out of recycled or upcycled materials; such as old bottles, plastic, metal, bikes, railroad spikes, etc etc. Very cool way to support reusing material waste.

This site offers readers up to date current events on Alternative Energy News stories from around the world.

Strolling of the Heifers is more than just a fun parade! "We work year-round to encourage entrepreneurship and innovation at farm and food businesses, to connect people and organizations of many kinds around sustainable living and resilient communities, and to promote the value of local food systems, local thinking and Slow Living." Be sure to check out their "Slow Living Summit"!

Find a local chapter to get involved in your area!

"Bioneers is an innovative nonprofit educational organization that highlights breakthrough solutions for restoring people and planet."

Seasonal Vegetarian Recipes

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Thank you for the link!

This is an interactive map that features seasonal food by state. By purchasing local, seasonal foods, you save the time, expense, and packaging that goes into transporting food, you support local farmers, strengthen local economy, and eat the freshest food possible.

"The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is an alliance of grassroots organizations that advocates for federal policy reform to advance the sustainability of agriculture, food systems, natural resources, and rural communities." *This is a great resource for grants!

I found the Sunshot video on this website from the U.S. Department of Energy encouraging. The website explains, "...the SunShot Initiative, which seeks to make solar electricity cost-competitive with other sources of energy by 2020."

I got to meet the CEO of Lutron as part of my business internship program at Lehigh. His house is, naturally, equipped with all the state of the art technology to keep the house running at minimal costs - to save energy and reduce waste. It was absolutely mindblowing

If I owned a car, I'd buy this. It's my dream car - zero emissions, 100% clean!

Fully sustainable or 'smart' houses are hard to imagine without renewable energy. This company is one of my heros in bringing solar energy to residential homes and making solar energy real, affordable and reliable

This a link to a sort of trade journal for environmental business issues. I found the video section to be the most interesting. Also some great articles.

Easily find local farms, farmers' markets, and CSA's. Here is the link to my farm's listing http://www.localharvest.org/search.jsp?ns=&ty=6&nm=Harmony+Circle+Farm&zip=Zip+or+City%2C+State&but.x=49&but.y=5

This is another direct access site for finding farms and markets in your area. I like that they also designate which farms you can buy products from online. 

I thought I would throw this in here, for people who live in Mass. NED offers salvaged building materials from old homes, which can be reused in new or existing structures. A cool way to reuse materials and also add style to your home.

This a sort of cool site, that gives great video demos of new green apps, for our devices. I especially like the GasHog app, since I drive an old truck. Also interesting apps on how to find local farmers markets in your area.