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Life is full. We understand. That’s why we made a list of sustainability solutions that are easy, fun, and hopefully doable. If you pick three to implement each year for […]
Sustainability Simplified: Ten Solutions In and Around Your Home Read More
n the summer of 2018, Asheville-based nonprofit Green Opportunities kicked-off the second of three planned cycles of its new YouthBuild training program, a tuition-free pre-apprenticeship program designed for out-of-school youth
Just inside the entrance gate of the Burton Street Community Peace Garden in West Asheville hangs a sign that reads, “Good planets are hard to replace. Treat kindly.” The large
Rebuilding Affrilachia: The Value of History and Equity in our Growing Community Read More
Resulting from a two-year collaboration between local government, business, nonprofit and environmental leaders, the Blue Horizons Project is a comprehensive hub of energy-efficiency programs to empower community members to save
The Asheville area is fortunate to have a variety of organizations on hand locally to help low-income residents face the challenges that can come with owning or renting a home.
Big-Picture Weatherization: Blue Horizon’s Energy Upgrade Program Read More
Filling in the Gaps: Energy Savers Network Helps Low-Income Homes Garret K. Woodward It was the basketball-sized hole in the dining room window that stuck out the most for Alice
Garret K. Woodward: Filling in the Gaps Read More
How does a local government succeed in making the transition to 100 percent renewable energy? I don’t know. Wait. As the person who has been charged with spearheading this initiative
A Roadmap to Renewables: Buncombe County Sets Goal of 100 Percent Renewable Energy Read More
“Affordable housing” may seem an oxymoron to many people in Asheville and Buncombe County. And for good reason. Although there is plenty of residential development happening in the area, most
Room for Everyone: Asheville, Buncombe County Seek to Expand Affordable Housing Read More
It is often said in our household, particularly on birthdays, that “you are only as old as you feel.” The truth of the matter is that we are all aging
Aging in Place: Accessibility Is “Hip” in the Mountains Read More
Green building refers to the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout the building life-cycle. While there are many components of sustainable building,
Hardwood Harvesters: Local Sawmills Play Integral Role in Tree-Cycle Movement Read More
