Earth Unplugged – A New All-Digital Nature Channel to Inspire a New Generation
Today, BBC Worldwide launched Earth Unplugged, a new YouTube channel from BBC Earth, dedicated entirely to nature-themed programming. The channel will feature short films and series created for a digital audience by BBC…
Grounded – a Film Festival Celebrating the First Global Soil Week
Soils are essential building blocks of sustainable development. They are essential for food security, to support human well-being and provide further ecosystem services like as carbon storage. Sadly, soils are also severely threatened,…
People for Urban Progress – Using Design to Improve Life in Cities
Based in Indianapolis, People for Urban Progress (PUP, for short) is a non-profit organization that successfully uses design and nostalgic ephemera to promote and advance public transit, environmental awareness, and urban design. It’s a…
VIDEO: Suzanne Rae’s Homage to New York City
FALL- SUZANNE RAE- F/W 2012 from PURPLE MILK on Vimeo. Brooklyn based fashion designer Suzanne Rae recently debuted a new short film to introduce her Fall/Winter 2012 collection. Directed by filmmakers Natalia Leite…
Good Stuff: Black on Black
In fashion it seems we are always looking for “the new black.” This season, however, black is the new black. Finally, a chance to dress head-to-toe in this deliciously dark hue. Mix with…
Empty America – Envisioning Major Cities Without People
One of the major complaints you always hear from people living in big cities is that there are just too many people. Too many tourists walk too slowly and take up too much…
1000 Chefs Against GMOs
On November 6th, Californians will go to the ballot box to determine the future of food. Proposition 37—The Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act—requires clear labels letting consumers know if foods are…
Milk Without the Moo, Delivered to Your Door
Today, it seems, more and more people are”not really doing dairy anymore.” Perhaps for good reason, as many people really are sensitive to the effects of dairy without even knowing it (I know…
Better Together – Curated Essentials From The Nau Collective
It’s true that some things are, indeed, better together. Conscious outdoor brand Nau is proving this point by introducing The Nau Collective, featuring a curated selection of brands that share the company’s ethos…
8 Smartphone Apps for Sustainable Living
Being sustainable isn’t just about recycling with your garbage collection company and buying fuel efficient automobiles; it should be a part of everyday life. Thankfully, there’s plenty of data out there that can…
Smart Fashion Highlights from New York Fashion Week
Last week, designers from near and far showed their Spring/Summer 2013 collections at New York Fashion Week. As an advocate for slow, considered fashion I have a complicated love-hate relationship with this bi-annual…
Hövding – The Invisible Bike Helmet That Will Save Lives
When I started biking in New York City, I bought my first adult bike helmet, maybe because I was finally old enough to let my fear of death take precedence over my fear…
November 18, 2015
Mrs. Kimberly Leonard — Dear Harmless Harvest,
Where do I begin? It's hard to choose the correct words to say THANK YOU! You...
September 1, 2015
Kelly Sims — Gwen,
I live in Durham and I see it all the time, sometimes on sale at Kroger and Harris Teeter.
Kelly...
