At a time when we are witnessing what happens when greed and short-sightedness mix with lack of regulation and oversight, the Tybee Island City Council voted (again, last night) 4-2 to repeal the city’s shoreline protection ordinance.  Since its passage in 1999, the city’s ordinance has provided a level of protection (from the negative impacts […]

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1. Was great to see everyone out at GreenFest this weekend. Thanks to all you hard working organizers and participants for dedicating your time to create a fun, tasty and informative community event.
2. Recycling (tires, electronics, etc.) this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Check the City of Savannah website for all […]

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By now, you’ve read the reports about the city’s new Thrive Initiative. The public announcement and pledge is an important first step in moving the city toward a more (environmentally) sustainable future.
The even better news is that there are is a lot of opportunity for citizens (that means you!) and local organizations (and you!) […]

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My new favorite sustainability blog -SusHI (Sustainability in Hawai’i) recently posted on 7th Generation’s Sustainability Index.   I’ve posted a partial index below and you can read the whole thing here.  The index narrows in on a few major areas -energy, pollution, recycling- and is far from a complete picture, but it does highlight some trends […]

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Some friends of mine went fishing this past weekend near Darrien. Over two solid days on the water they caught nothing but sharks. Having recently heard similar stories from other recreational fisher-folk I know, seemed to be a good time for a post on sustainable seafood.
The worldwide depletion of ocean fisheries is not new […]

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