Sustainability Section :: Page 4

• Economic health gets a local focus

  By Diane ChiddisterJanuary 8, 2009

  Organizers of an upcoming economic development workshop with nationally-known economist Michael Shuman hope that the event sparks, as well as specific actions, new thinking about the best ways to create a sustainable local economy.

• Green pricing offers power options

  By Lauren HeatonMay 22, 2008

  Yellow Springs residents will soon have the opportunity to ensure that the cost of their share of household energy use goes to supporting renewable power sources like the sun, wind, waterways and landfill gas. Village Council on Monday, May 19, agreed to initiate a new “green pricing” program that will offer residents the option of [...]

• 1% for Green Space healthy first year

  By Virgil HerveyJanuary 4, 2007

  On the first anniversary of 1 Percent for Green Space, a program sponsored by the Tecumseh Land Trust, progress can be measured by funds raised and increased participation by local businesses. However, more important than the numbers, Barcus said, is the attitude of the business owners and the consumers, who willingly participate.