Posts filed under 'Sustainability'

Green Roof and Wall Resource

A mail subscription only resource, but certainly worth subscribing to,

the “Living Architecture Monitor” makes both encouraging

and high quality reading.

The Spring 2008 issue provides some great stories on how buildings,

historical or modern, can be transformed using green wall

and roof techniques in urban places. 

Enquiries about subscriptions can be made to:

http://www.greenroofs.org/ directly.

(image courtesy Caroline Nolan, greenroofs.org, copyright 2008.)

(copyright Monika Roleff 2008.)

 


8 comments May 7, 2008

Real Food Logic - Part Four

 

The final in a series on food by Rebecca Gerendasy,

director of CookingUpAStory films, consider the views

discussed in Part Four 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. 

This dialogue concerns the feedback from the book,

and the various outcomes resulting from its

discussion and circulation.  There is also some

author discussion on what his focus and intention was

in publishing this work.

“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 an interesting topic,

as good nutrition concerns everyone, offering

some real food logic.

(copyright Monika Roleff 2008.)

(copyright cooking up a story, 2008.)


2 comments May 7, 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:

Earth Day Network

Planeta.com

Earth Day Quiz

Newsbreak - Green Resource

Earth Day Positive News

And a most positive link just submitted by Rebecca Gerendasy of

CookingUpAStory that will amaze!

SkyVegetables

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

Earth Hour Results

Marguerite Daisy August 2006

Just a quick link posted below, to show the results of

last night’s global Earth Hour activity.

It was certainly interesting to try and

read by candlelight, really took some

adjustments, but the beauty and the glow

of the different atmosphere temporarily

brought reality back to an older, bygone era.

ABC Online - Earth Hour Results

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(copyright Monika Roleff 2008.)


10 comments March 30, 2008

Real Food Logic - Part Two

Further on in a series on food by Rebecca Gerendasy,

director of CookingUpAStory films, consider the views

discussed in Part Two 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. 

“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.)


6 comments March 18, 2008

Co-operative Community Idea

More urban egg co-op sustainability smarts on a community basis

by film maker, Rebecca Gerendasy, from the amazing

“CookingUpAStory” food films.  Watch and see how the

community can make things happen, on a

co-operative basis, when people get together, and

everyone involved benefits with fresh eggs every day.

(copyright Monika Roleff 2008.)

(copyright cookingupastory 2008.)

 


8 comments March 8, 2008

Earth Hour - March 29th 2008

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Dust off the candles for Earth Hour Day, March 29th, 2008

around the globe at 8pm your local time, for one full hour

without the conventional lights on.  What started as an

initiative in Sydney, Australia, in 2007, to draw attention

to global warming, has become a global event.  Extensive

activity around this event is taking place in the USA,

and many other cities around the world. 

(copyright Monika Roleff 2008.)


7 comments March 3, 2008

Real Food Logic - Part One

Continuing a series on food by Rebecca Gerendasy,

director of CookingUpAStory films, consider the views

discussed in Part One 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 substitutes. 

“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.)


8 comments February 27, 2008

Green Eggs

GREEN EGGS!

These lovely, truly free range eggs hail from

the foothills of the ancient “Grampians” , an area

near Ararat in Victoria, Australia.

Shelley and Alan Green lovingly care for their hens,

which are given all the room they need to feed and forage

in the green pastures all day, and are kept safe at night by two

beautiful dogs.  The eggs are produced using state of

the art facilities, with humane methods and sustainable

farming practices.  They deliver their produce straight

to the urban seller, so there is no time lag with handling or

spoilage to quality.  And they taste great! 

Explore the link above to find out more about

Green Eggs! 

(Don’t forget to scratch the “x” for more details!)

Country Sky

(copyright Monika Roleff 2008.)


4 comments February 27, 2008

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