Green Living

Milwaukee, Powered by Solar and People

A Bright Beacon of Hope for Renewable Energy

In 1990, when a small group of thoughtful and committed citizens from Central Wisconsin initially assembled to plan their first Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Fair, there were several confident optimists in the group who believed in an imminent future powered by renewable energy.

Energy-Efficient Lighting

A guide to saving energy, money and the environment

Energy-efficient lighting is a fast, easy and low-cost way to save energy.

The Horticratic Oath

The ancient Hippocratic Oath begins, “First, do no harm…” Perhaps a “Horticratic Oath” is an equally important promise, addressing the foundation of life on earth.

Creating Habitats and Saving Pollinators

LaceWing Gardening and Consulting Services

As the owner of LaceWing Gardening, Design and Consulting Services, Diane Olson-Schmidt shares her knowledge and love of the landscape with clients throughout the Milwaukee area—using sustainable landscape practices every step of the way.

Growing Power

Welcome to Will Allen’s world, where everyone has Growing Power.

Will Allen recently shared some insights about his hopeful vision for his company, Growing Power, Inc., and the nation’s food system with Natural Awakenings.

The Wholeness of Timeless Building Design

Embracing People and Place in the Web of Nature

The human-enhancing paradigm in architecture is embraced locally by The Kubala Washatko Architects, Inc. (TKWA), a planning and design firm that specializes in sustainable design and historic preservation.

Purple Cow Organics

A Life-Energizing Boost for Mother Earth

Through its organics conversion service, Purple Cow Organics annually processes and diverts 50,000 tons of material from Milwaukee area landfills.

Personal Care Products That Mother Nature Would Applaud

Trillium Organics Locally Made Formulations That Began in a Bailey's Harbor Kitchen.

Trillium products are made by hand, contain no preservatives, and are not made from ingredients that enhance the performance of the product to the detriment of the skin and body.

Uplifting All Life Forms in the Yard and Garden

The holiday season is also a time for reflecting upon how to garden in a way that sustains other life forms that share this space with us.

Michael Fields Agricultural Institute

Changing Food, Farming and the Future

Seeking to cultivate the ecological, social, economic and spiritual vitality of food and farming systems through education, research, policy, and market development.

Cultivating Health at NuGenesis Farm

A ‘Food as Medicine’ Model to Prevent Disease

“It is our vision that NuGenesis Farm will be a model for global communities to incorporate ‘food as medicine’ into the daily diet and ultimately prevent disease.”

Reconnecting with Nature

Outdoor Play Is Vital for Kids

The Milwaukee area has wonderful parks and outdoor programs offered by area organizations and schools

Green and Healthy Schools

Wisconsin Embraces a Life-Changing Program

Since 2004, the Green and Healthy Schools (GHS) program has been improving the health of Wisconsin students and schools.

Urban Beekeeping: A Win-Win-Win

Backyard and Rooftop Beepod Hives Create a Sustainable Buzz

It is impossible to estimate the agricultural economics of the honeybee, which pollinates more than three-quarters of the staple crop plants that feed humankind, as well as nearly 90 percent of the world’s flowering plants.

Youthaiti

Developing Solutions for Ecological Sanitation

Local non-profit addressing the need for good sanitation and access to clean water.

WarmShowers

The Best Thing About Cross-Country Bike Rides

WarmShowers Community is an online organization whose worldwide members open their homes to touring bicyclists.

Aquaponics

Milwaukee’s Critical 21st Century Industry

The interest in growing local food, the popularity of farmers’ markets and the potential for raising a significant amount of food in a space of less than half an acre make aquaponics a very attractive business.

Backyard Gardening

Whether this is your first year growing a kitchen garden or your thumb glows green from years of use, it’s possible to quickly turn dreams of bountiful organic harvests into a reality.

The Dirt on Cleaning

To safely power through household dirt and bacteria without using questionable chemicals, try these green cleaning tips.

A Conversation with No Impact Man

From November 2006 to November 2007, New York City author Colin Beavan, his Prada-wearing wife Michelle and 18-month-old daughter, Isabella, went on a yearlong reduce-recycle-reuse odyssey to cut down on their daily ecological footprint.

Economic Security

Buying at Home Keeps America Strong

Survey Surety

Underwriters Laboratories to Verify Green Products

Creation Care

First Eco-Friendly Bible

Vacation Biking

Rent Any Type of Bike Onsite Online

Retail Solutions

Reuse, Repurpose and Recycle Plastic Bags

Green Holiday

Rapping on Wrapping