Articles About green living

• ‘Deep green’ architect to talk at Antioch College

  By Audrey HackettAugust 18, 2016

  

  “Deep green” architect Jason McLennan, a pioneer of green building design, will give a public talk on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Wellness Center South Gym at Antioch College.

• AMP offers green pricing program

  By Diane ChiddisterMay 3, 2012

  At Village Council’s April 16 meeting, Eric Lloyd of AMP, the Village’s municipal power cooperative, presented information on a new green pricing program, Ecosmart Choice, that AMP is offering to its members.

• More sun in the Springs (Motel)

  By Lauren HeatonJanuary 26, 2012

  

  The latest update to the Springs Motel isn’t in the rooms but on the roof, where 20 solar photovoltaic panels now power the televisions, hair dryers and air conditioners of motel guests.

• Village solar project proposed

  By Megan BachmanMarch 10, 2011

  The Village of Yellow Springs, which already gets a third of its electricity from renewable sources, has an opportunity to add locally-produced renewable energy to its portfolio.

• Energy report cards firststep towards conservation

  By Megan Bachman

  Energy report cards will soon be sent to some residents in hopes that the data will spur residents to make energy-efficiency upgrades to their homes.

• Autumn harvest

  By Aaron ZaremskyOctober 5, 2010

  

  The farmers markets are still happening every Thursday, 2 to 6 p.m at the South Town Market in the General Dollar parking lot and Saturday from 7 am until noon at the Kings Yard and the Corner Cone parking lots with plenty of autumn produce.

• A group to support greening

  By Megan BachmanAugust 12, 2010

  

  Clinical psychologist Kate LeVesconte knows that support groups encourage positive behavior. So when she became concerned about the dangers of carbon fuel use, LeVesconte co-created an energy conservation support group, where people help each other live more sustainably.

• Tell me how your garden grows

  By Aaron ZaremskyJuly 27, 2010

  

  The steering committee for the local neighborhood gardens met to discuss the future of the project last Friday.

• Green towns offer new ideas

  By Lauren HeatonJuly 8, 2010

  As sustainability gains ground as an integral component of city planning, many municipalities across the country are creating ways to use less energy and ensure that the energy they use comes from renewable sources.

• Builders make aesthetic efficient

  By Stephanie BeasleyDecember 10, 2009

  

  In many classic children’s stories, seemingly common and mundane entrances disguise the most fantastical places. For Alice, the gateway to Wonderland was through a rabbit hole, while the four Pevensie siblings discovered the bewitching world of Narnia through an old wardrobe. The driveway to Erik and Deirdre Owen’s home is no different. Looking (and feeling) […]