A Greener Indiana

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Indiana was ranked amongst states as 49th on Environment. Let's all join together to make Indiana a better place to live.

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Indiana Shorelines at Peril

The Trouble with Turkey

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Ellen commented on Ellen's blog post 'The Trouble with Turkey'
I get it now!.......IT IS BEYOND THE BLOCK!   Why didn't you say so !?    ICF, from researching the  building science behind, it is a more advanced, highly evolved process for building commercial as well…
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John Marks commented on Ellen's blog post 'The Trouble with Turkey'
No far from it. It mostly has to do with change
13 hours ago
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Ellen commented on Ellen's blog post 'The Trouble with Turkey'
ICF, insulated concrete forms construction, for homes as well as commercial, so what is stopping industry from embracing this built form, other than the size factor, compared to  all steel, aluminum? Higher start…
17 hours ago
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Ellen commented on Ellen's blog post 'Trash Wars'
People are recycling more....great, but according to the comment thread, #3, #5, #7 plastics are not getting recycled once put into the carts, and are being dumped into landfill?  Hmmmm....this  is something I need to look into. I…
18 hours ago
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John Marks commented on Ellen's blog post 'The Trouble with Turkey'
All that is fine yet my feelings , there is bigger issues than turkey poop. Just my feelings Some businesses are shutting down cause the root problem is profit margine. What cuts in to profit margin? The expenses [utilities] ! Example: I ask a…
yesterday
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Indiana Shorelines at Peril

More seasons of fun in the sun at any one of Indiana's bountiful number of lakes could be in peril, at any time. Peril not just for the lucky few that  own lakefront property, but also for the ones that are considered the public, and have limited access to many public waters. I have noticed the impending peril for a long time, it  took this latest catastrophe  for me to look into it in more depth.Recently a lakefront home burned, on Tippecanoe Lake. Now this is not just some small humble 900…See More
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Ellen commented on Ellen's blog post 'The Trouble with Turkey'
Overexpansion, overdevelopment, depleting energy reserves, polluting air, water, soil, not only in the industrial sector( what happened to LEED Built? Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)  is this what you are referring to…
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Ellen commented on Ellen's blog post 'The Trouble with Turkey'
How about a third industrial revolution?  (TIR)  Pie in the sky?.....makes for good reading though. I am reading the book by Jeremy Rifkin, The Third Industrial Revolution: How Lateral Power is Transforming Energy, the Economy, and the…
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Ellen commented on Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp's blog post 'IURC sets meeting for tree-trimming rules.'
Such a shame, this neighbor is just gloating because he is having asplundh cut down his trees for free. This neighbor is loved by AEP/IMP for giving them the green light to remove healthy old growth trees on his property per asplundh.…
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Water Bath Canning with Kate Payne

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SUPER Swap. Rinds Ready

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Simple Living Group of Indianapolis

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We gather at or near the turn of seasons. Topics covered were energy conservation, environmental sustainability, food security, gardening, permaculture, bicycling, affluenza, Indy Food Coop, and Bluestone Folk School.
Irene Little joined Greg Buck's group Thursday
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Eric Stallsmith commented on Ellen's blog post 'The Trouble with Turkey'
If we can evolve this site then it can be effective in helping your business get the word out there.  From what I have seen the Indiana home builder group isn't doing a good job of trying to increase efficiency.  Money is a valuable…
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Irene Little is now a member of A Greener Indiana Thursday
Welcome Them!
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John Marks commented on Ellen's blog post 'The Trouble with Turkey'
Well the SAD thing is Eric it does cost less in materials. We have reflective mylar ( not foil) with EPS white foam that is cheaper in cost versus the pink and blue stuff, it applies the same. Does not shrink like blueboard, does not absorb…
Thursday
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Eric Stallsmith commented on Ellen's blog post 'The Trouble with Turkey'
I agree that we are absolutely nuts how much money is wasted on heating and cooling buildings.  I also agree that this is probably the #1 way we can save energy, but I don't think that being concerned with the other ways the smaller…
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Hip Girls Guide to Homemaking

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John Marks commented on Ellen's blog post 'The Trouble with Turkey'
In my opinion no need to worry about these silly turkey s. There is bigger GREEN things we need to worry about. Like getting these builders to start building homes with the newer products that save more energy. The US uses 2\3rds of the worlds…
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Save Maumee Blog Posts

Letter to EPA~WRITE ONE TOO!

The EPA is looking for your input that needs to arrive at their office by May 16th regarding this memorandum http://www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/establishingtmdlwla_revision.pdf  It is very important that we generate as many comment letters as we can in favor of the parts of the 2010 memo that improve upon the 2002 guidance. The 2002 guidance [...]

6th Annual Save Maumee’s EARTH DAY FUNNY VIDEO!

Well, we are considered a good natured bunch, with a sense of humor… See our attempts at getting some nationwide attention!  We gave a funny shout out to Ellen DeGeneres, John Stewart, Jimmy Kimmel, Steven Colbert & Oprah.  We figured any media attention is good attention, even if it is a little tainted!  We think that [...]

Information from Earth Day Happenings…Update to follow soon!

Save Maumee’s 6th Annual  EARTH DAY 2011 Celebration! Coordinated by Save Maumee Grassroots Organization           Safety Sheet – Please take a moment now and read! o       DO NOT PICK UP ANY BOTTLES CONNECTED TO A TUBE: IT MAYBE     A  METH-LAB *DO NOT TOUCH*DANGER*Find someone in a Save Maumee shirt. o        Go on your walk with a buddy so [...]

Other Calendars out there

There are a number of sites out there that are maintaining great calendars. Any member can add events to the calendar in the section below. If you know of other great calendar links let me know

A couple of other great calendars are at:
1- Indiana Festivals Guide
2- Indiana Fairs Guide
3- Sustainable Indiana 2016 calendar
4- Indiana Living Green Calendar


We have created some tools to help promote www.AGreenerIndiana.com. We have created some cards that can be handed out at your local farmers markets, your local green grocer, your next event, etc. WE WILL SEND YOU CARDS UPON REQUEST. Just message me with your address and how many cards you want and I will send them to you.
We have written up an article that you can e-mail to your friends or have posted in your next group newsletter. I have attached it as a word document. If that is a problem for you then message me and I will send it to you in another way.

The more people use the site the more effective it will be and the more we will all learn.

Click below to get the word document
Join AGreenerIndiana.doc

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Eric

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Kyle Smile

Columbus IN

Being a politician that cares about the environment is rare. Sefchek for City Council has a great recycle plan. As Hoosiers we need to support the ones out there trying to change the crooked policies…Continue

Started by Kyle Smile in environmental discussions Sep 21, 2011.

Robby Richards

Renewable Energy Development in Logansport, IN

Greetings, I am writing to introduce myself and my company, Copernicus Energy, Inc.  My company recently responded to the request for proposal from Logansport Municipal Utilities regarding their coal…Continue

Tags: Development, Economic, Energy, Renewable

Started by Robby Richards in random discussions here Jul 28, 2011.

Scott Wampler

Urban Perma-culture - Food Forests in Indianapolis 13 Replies

I am looking for people who are interested in participation and supporting an Urban Permaculture project in Indianapolis and branching out across Indiana. There are many models of this taking place…Continue

Started by Scott Wampler in random discussions here. Last reply by Jenny Witcher Jul 24, 2011.

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Ellen

Indiana Shorelines at Peril

More seasons of fun in the sun at any one of Indiana's bountiful number of lakes could be in peril, at any time. Peril not just for the lucky few that  own lakefront property, but also for the ones that are considered the public, and have limited access to many public waters. I have noticed the impending peril for a long time, it  took this latest catastrophe  for me to look into it in more depth.

Recently a lakefront home burned, on Tippecanoe Lake. Now this is not just some small…

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Posted by Ellen on January 27, 2012 at 10:30pm

Jeff Echols

Got Transit?



Local elections are over but front and center in Indiana politics is the issue of Transit. What's your view of mass transit? Do we need it? How should it be funded? What form should it take? Want to know more about the issue and how it's playing out in our State?



Don't m…
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Posted by Jeff Echols on January 14, 2012 at 5:34pm

Ellen

The Trouble with Turkey

I did not eat turkey on thanksgiving, did you? We are not planning to on Christmas either, unless it is a  free  range(organic)one from a reputable free range farm. With the recent news on another huge expansion of Huntingburg-based Farbest Food Inc. turkey processor, southwestern Indiana, it reminded me of POW.... Protect Our Woods alert several years ago about the  issue then of local  turkey CAFO expansion and the negatory effects on air, water, soil quality. Read it here on newest…

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Posted by Ellen on December 22, 2011 at 1:00pm — 13 Comments

science and technology feed from treehugger.com

DIY Steampunk-Style iPhoneograph for iPhones or iPads Has Amazing Sound

A clever maker has crafted a gorgeous phoneograph, but it's build for iPhones or iPads. Best of all, you can build it yourself!

Computer Monitors Transformed Into Community Trash Bins

A clever design idea takes old TVs and computer monitors and turns the outer shell into public waste bins to clean up neighborhoods.

Tascam's Solar-Rechargeable Tuner Should Be Standard Issue in Every Gig Bag

Tascam's solar-rechargeable tuner is the best dang tuner on the market. If you need to tune up an instrument, buy the TC-1S, you'll thank me. Plus, it's charged by the sun!

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Article Feed From Indiana Living Green Magazine

Foods Alive!


Foods Alive is dedicated to a healthy organic whole food lifestyle. We use the highest quality Organic, Vegan, Kosher, & Gluten Free ingredients in all of our products. Everything we create is of the highest quality and deepest integrity, from our family to yours.

Feed from the Indiana Green Business Network

Community Conservation Challenge Grant Program Expanded To Include Renewables

IN.Gov 11/10/2011 The Community Conservation Challenge (CCC)  is a program that offers financial assistance to non-residential entities for projects that reduce an organization’s energy consumption. CCC grants provide funding of from $25,000 to $500,000 for the implementation of highly leveraged, unique, and visible community energy conservation projects. An anticipated $1.2 million of federal funding is available to [...] [...]

CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS RECOGNIZED FOR EFFORTS TO CREATE A MORE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY

CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS 10/14/2011 INDIANAPOLIS –The City of Indianapolis recently received top honors for action steps taken to improve the environment. DPW Director David Sherman was recognized among the nation’s top public works professionals in the American Public Works Association (APWA) and the City’s Office of Sustainability was honored at the Upper White River Watershed Alliance, Watershed [...] [...]

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