Innovation
Electric Ice Cream Trucks: Two Scoops, Hold the Emissions
Jun 28th, 2019 | By Amy Leibrock
The sound of an ice cream truck sends kids and adults digging for change on a hot day. The trouble is that most trucks need to use a lot of fuel and spew dangerous emissions while parked to power freezers and equipment. Is there a way to get a greener frozen fix?
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Transportation
Anti-Idling Laws Gain Momentum Around the Country
Jun 17th, 2019 | By Amy Leibrock
When it comes to reducing harmful vehicle idling, laws and regulations are a good start, but they aren’t very effective unless they are enforced or paired with public education. Find out what cities like New York, LA, and Washington D.C. are doing to solve this problem.
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Transportation
How Cities Can Reclaim Their Streets for Walking and Biking
May 28th, 2019 | By Rachel Somerstein
The future of the country’s aging interstate highway system looks bleak, and that’s a good thing for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.
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Transportation
Meet America’s First Bike Mayor
May 15th, 2019 | By Amy Leibrock
An Amsterdam-based social enterprise is working to empower citizen “Bicycle Mayors” around the world as catalysts for transforming cities through cycling. So far, the U.S. has one, with more on the way. Meet Tiffany Mannion in Keene, N.H.
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Eco Living
Survey Results: Our Tools Inspire Sustainability Action
May 7th, 2019 | By Sustainable America
Last month, we surveyed Sustainable America followers to find out what they think about Sustainable America’s tools and how they’re using them to take action in their homes and communities. What we learned is exciting and inspiring! Read on to discover how people around the country are making sustainable changes for the better.
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Eco Living
6 Types of Gardens That Work Hard for the Environment
Apr 26th, 2019 | By Amy Leibrock
We all know the benefits of a back or front yard food garden. Food grown yourself is nutritious and fresh, and it lessens the need to buy food shipped from faraway places. But there are more types of gardens and landscaping approaches that have other community, ecosystem, and food system benefits. Here are a few ideas to consider.
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Eco Living
What Is Your Community Doing to Make Sustainable Change?
Apr 21st, 2019 | By Sustainable America
In 2019, we want to shine a light on the ways communities are working together to make sustainability changes happen. You’re invited to share stores from your community. Click through to find out how.
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Transportation
Carpooling Apps for Families
Apr 3rd, 2019 | By Paige Cerulli
If you’re looking for a better way to manage your children’s transportation needs, new apps for organizing an old-fashioned car pool might be the ideal solution.
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Eco Living
Survey: We Want to Hear From You
Mar 20th, 2019 | By Sustainable America
Share your thoughts about Sustainable America and enter to win a $50 Whole Foods gift card by taking our short survey.
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