sustainability – art, design and social practice

Ben Howard Carbon Footprint (Click its a link to the PDF)

Even though the growing season is coming to an end I thought you all might like to know about this website.

www.veggietrader.com

“Wish you could turn your excess plums into lemons, or maybe  even a little cash? Use this site to find neighbors to swap with or sell your excess produce to. Or if you specialize in growing tomatoes, find neighbors who specialize in other produce and form networks to share in the variety. Even if you don’t have a garden, Veggie Trader is your place for finding local food near you.”

Her is an article on the work of Lew Ziska. He will be visiting class 11/11. Please read this in order to be prepared.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/29/magazine/29weeds-t.html?_r=1

“Bus tour of toxic sites in Baltimore City; Community Activist Glenn Ross explains how the environmental health of poor, minority areas are disproportionately affected urban redevelopment.”

really long, but quite good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iHW1om0h4k

This weekend is the Solar Decathlon in DC.

http://www.solardecathlon.org/