Archive for April, 2008
Earth Day!
Wishing everyone around the globe a happy earth day.
Google is all dressed up for the occasion, and here are
some links from around the world, about what is happening
on this day:
And a most positive link just submitted by Rebecca Gerendasy of
CookingUpAStory that will amaze!
Also on the same theme,
a brilliant article by Fred Gerendasy, Rebecca’s partner in film
on the same idea: SkyVegetables – A Brilliant Notion.
Have a great one, wherever you are.
(copyright Monika Roleff 2008.)
5 comments April 22, 2008
Real Food Logic – Part Three
Further on in a series on food by Rebecca Gerendasy,
director of CookingUpAStory films, consider the views
discussed in Part Three of a dialogue and talk by
Michael Pollan about his latest book on real food and the logic of
it, as opposed to some modern scientific substitutes.
Focussing on real food, and the reasons for eating which
include cultural and pleasure aspects so vital to nutrition
and well being.
“In Defense of Food” is valuable reading for anyone
interested in keeping vital foods “whole”. It’s linked
in the sidebar, on Amazon. This is a fascinating discussion,
as good nutrition concerns everyone, offering
some real food logic.
(copyright Monika Roleff 2008.)
(copyright cooking up a story, 2008.)
3 comments April 21, 2008
Green Roof Reality
In this linked article from Caroline at greenroofs.org, it’s plain to see
the value of green roofing ideas, and good evidence for
their usefulness. Some of the benefits listed are the decrease of pollution
and storm runoff, which are definite positives. If you have ever
been caught in a sudden city deluge you will appreciate this!
Green Walls and roofs
are becoming something real.
For a take on residential green roofs, this link was
supplied by Joanne, of a quirky woodland style
home with a totally green roof in Wales, UK.
(copyright Monika Roleff 2008.)
10 comments April 16, 2008
Vertical Garden Store and Green Roofs
In addition to the post regarding vertical gardens on walls in urban areas…thrilled to see a very stylish example on the Firth’s eco conscious store in London adopting the idea. Learned about the store, Eco Age, on treehugger.com which is a great resource for all things green and emerging! As can be seen from the photograph of the exterior of the store, the upper story is clothed in a very calming green, beautiful to see in the city.
WorldGreenRoof.org shows other examples of greenery being incorporated into building design on roofs. Featured on the link are some stunning photographs, expanding on this brilliant idea.
(copyright Monika Roleff 2008.)
8 comments April 7, 2008
