by ddorband | May 21, 2012 | Business, Intern Blog, Publication, Sustainability
Wind energy is often touted as one of the major up and coming sources of renewable energy. There are however many problems wind energy faces before it can truly hope to help to replace nonrenewable juggernauts like oil and coal. Part of the issue is finding the...
by ddorband | May 9, 2012 | Food, Gardening, Intern Blog, Publication, Sustainability, Urban Farming
When it comes to gardening in an urban setting, many find it a true challenge to marry their space limitations with their desire for fresh produce. However, with a little creativity and the right tools anyone can achieve a beautiful home garden. Below is a link to 12...
by ddorband | Apr 18, 2012 | Business, Intern Blog, Publication, Sustainability
If you own a dog you know their poop can be a real problem. On one hand if left where it lies, dog excrement can pose a public health concern as well as an environmental hazard. On the other, if picked up by a plastic bag, it will be encased for centuries in the...
by ddorband | Apr 16, 2012 | Ecology, Food, Intern Blog, Publication, Sustainability
In November of 2011 the world’s population reached 7 billion people and it is predicted to reach 9 billion people by 2050. Here at Nourish the Planet our goal is to “teach the world to feed itself.” However, with such massive population growth this goal can seem quite...
by ddorband | Apr 8, 2012 | Business, Ecology, Intern Blog, Publication
Entrepreneur-a person who organizes, operates, and assumes the risk of a business or enterprise. Ecopreneur- an entrepreneur that builds the three pillars of sustainability (people, planet, and profit) directly into their business aspirations. So what does it take to...
by ddorband | Apr 7, 2012 | Business, Education, Intern Blog, Publication, Sustainability
The Green Building in Louisville, KY is a shining example in green building practices. A renovated 110 year old building; it was the first commercial building in Louisville to be LEED Platinum Certified, and it incorporated many innovative building techniques to do...
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