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A Collaborative Project Initiated by Earth Charter Indiana, Inc.
| IMAGINE INDIANA AS A ROLE MODEL OF SUSTAINABILITY BY 2016 |
Join a growing movement in Indiana,where organizations and projects are incorporating principles of sustainability. What is sustainability? Click here.
This is a wikipedia-style site, meaning that you can use it as a resource, update information and events, or share your thoughts about Sustainable Indiana 2016. Please register by clicking on
"Join this Wiki" at the top of the page.
| Earth Charter Indiana and Indy Sustainable Food Alliance are challenging 100 individuals or households to "Eat Locally" this summer. Intrigued? To find out more, click here. ** We met our goal of 100 individuals or households on May 31st!!** Thanks to the diehards who came out for the kickoff picnic on Saturday, June 7th. Here's a photo of some of the great local food we had. See the notes from the picnic on our "Tips for Eating Locally" page.  What's New on the Site for the Week of June 30th... (written by Sustindy) Tips For Eating Locally Resources For Eating Locally Harvest Dinner to benefit Broad Ripple Farmers Market - July 19th Under Links, Smaller Indiana Local Food Group & Eat Local Challenge Blog Recipes Summer Recipes from Going Local Site |
Click on the categories below to find the "Crown Jewels" of sustainability right here in Indiana.
Be sure to patronize these organizations!
Be sure to patronize these organizations!
| Organic Farming / Farmer's Markets | Education |
Sign up for our bi-monthly, online newsletter and/or John Gibson's weekly Monday Memo (an inspiring reflection on an Earth Charter principle) by emailing info@earthcharterindiana.org.
To subscribe for bi-weekly green tips in Indiana, go to
Green Piece Indy.
A social networking site for green-minded Indiana people. A Greener IndianaBranches Magazine, promoting sustainability in Indiana for over 20 years.
| Subscribe to Indiana Living Green Magazine,  the Hoosier's Guide to a Sustainable Lifestyle |
REGIONAL Indiana LINKS
| Northwest Indiana Michiana Green Pages Sustainable Regional Development | Northeast Indiana Grassroots Green & Green Living Guide |
| Southwest Indiana | Southeast Indiana Progressive Wayne County Richmond Local Foods Directory - Download PDF at the bottom of this page. |
| Central Indiana Low Carbon Diet Workshops and Lean and Green Presentations (coming up in May and June so sign up now!)- Sponsored by: the Citizens Action Coalition Education Fund. See their website for details. http://www.hendrickscountyconnection.com/ | Indianapolis Indy Green Drinks Urban Indy Blog |
Living Lean & Green Presentations in Indianapolis - Sign Up Now!
These one-hour presentations, offered by the Citizens Actions Coaltion Education Fund, introduce individuals and households to the impact of global warming on our community, and to a set of simple tools to reduce energy consumption and save money. The five-session workshop is designed to help participants reduce their household carbon dioxide “footprint” by at least 5,000 pounds by going on a “low carbon” diet.
The Food, Farm & Energy Gathering and Trade Show was a great success!
Locations of workshops include Zionsville, Carmel, St. Vincent Health, Irvington, Jewish Community Center, Central Library, Eagle Branch Library, and Nora Branch Library.
Thanks to everyone who attended this very popular event!
For photos, click here. Visit Sustainable Earth, host of the show.
STAY TUNED FOR THE NATURAL LIVING FESTIVAL OCTOBER 3-5, 2008 AT THE INDIANA STATE FAIRGROUNDS
For photos, click here. Visit Sustainable Earth, host of the show.
STAY TUNED FOR THE NATURAL LIVING FESTIVAL OCTOBER 3-5, 2008 AT THE INDIANA STATE FAIRGROUNDS
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint! What is a carbon footprint?
It measures the impact your activities have on the environment in pounds of carbon dioxide.
Calculate your carbon footprint here.
Here are 13 ways you can begin to reduce your carbon footprint ....
2. Wash your laundry in cold water. Why?
3. Recycle all cardboard, paper, and plastic. How?
4. Don't buy bottled water. Why?
5. Eat less meat and eat only local, pasture-raised meat.Why?
7. Use a canvas bag when shopping. Why?
8. Read "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" by Barbara Kingsolver, a book about eating locally.
9. Sign up for a Low Carbon Diet workshop. Click here for details.
10. Tell a friend about the Sustainable Indiana 2016 site.
11. Attend the Natural Living Festival October 3-5, 2008.
12. Subscribe to Indiana Living Green Magazine.
13. Eliminate unwanted catalogs through Catalog Choice, a free service offered by the Ecology Center.
Who's on the Honor Roll? If you personally, or your organization, church, or school are taking positive steps towards sustainability, we want to hear about it. Email earthcharterindiana@mac.com and tell us what you are doing and you will be added to our honor roll.
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