Hi there, Can anyone suggest a nice community in MA
I am looking for an energy efficient, sustainable community,
Organic garden and a Fitness center
Thanks again
Laura
Jane Wotton answered:
12/03/2014
Hi Laura - I recently moved to Santa Fe, NM, so am not connected so much with the area you are looking at. I hope one of the other advisers will be able to help :)
Best wishes,
Jane
Can anyone recommend some very nice green communities in the Asheville, NC area? I also am interested in CT or PA as well. I grew up on LI, New York- I don't want to go any further south than NC to still enjoy the four seasons but not have to pay the high property taxes here in NY !
thanks
Laura
David Popoff answered:
12/03/2014
Hi Laura for Ashville NC contact janeAnne Narrin she is a designated Realtor® Green. For Connecticut there are two green community builders
http://bycarrier.com/
http://www.brooksidedevelopment.com/
national wide website for green homes
https://www.greenhomesforsale.com/
To find a designated GREEN Realtor® go to
http://www.greenresourcecouncil.org/find-nar-green-designee
good luck
Rebecca asked:
02/21/2014
Good Morning. I have been trying to sustain 6 acres in Monroe, in Fairfield County, Connecticut on my own, and have always believed that it could add value to the community, both small, and at large. I would like to find a way to do something valuable with it that adds before the tax gods take it from me after a century or so...
John Calandrelli answered:
02/21/2014
Dear Rebecca, Working Lands Alliance or the Nature Conservency may be better able to answer this. However, from my experience there are variables to consider before knowing what options there are. For instance, by "sustain" do you mean in its most recent natural state? Or is this part of a working farm or timber land? Leaving it in its most natural state in perpetuity would require conservation easements in the deed and to keep that easement when the land is passed down to a relative or sold requires the right kind of lawyer. Putting the land in some kind of protection for future generations of Monroe is fairly straight forward but we don't know what the next century will bring. Connecticut is dealing with the same kind of issue when it comes to state owned land. There is a bill in this year's legislature (SB70) that tries to deal with this kind of land preservation issue. Please contact the local Nature Conservancy as they do this kind of thing as their focus.
Marlene asked:
01/23/2014
What is the best quality flooring?
David Popoff answered:
01/24/2014
Marlene, You can write a book about this, it really depends on your budget, location and use of floor (kitchen, bath, familyroom, basement). I recommend the going to www.TheFlooringGirl.com to find answers. Here is a link
http://theflooringgirl.com/request-a-free-consultation/frequently-asked-questions.html
Michael asked:
11/19/2013
I own Green Bridge Farm, an ecologically focused subdivision . The community is in South Georgia near Savannah. I looking for green building contractors in this area to build houses on the farm. My contact info is on my website.
www.greenbridgefarm.com
David Popoff answered:
11/19/2013
Michael there are so many resources for you. Your local state or regional chapter of the US Green Building Council, Certified Greee Professionals at National Association of Home Builder, Realtors~Green.
Here is a link for more
http://activerain.com/blogsview/3707698/look-here-to-find-your-local-green-professionals-
Hi there,
My friend and I are both 19. Our goal is to help others and see that our actions influence only feelings of utmost happiness. Our passion lies in sustainability, agriculture (local food included), and social events. We've come up with a solution to put it all together in a project that will benefit our local communities as a whole.
My question then for you is....are you ever approached by people who have funds and the wishes that they be used for an initiative similar to that of
Daphne Dixon answered:
08/03/2013
Hi Riva,
Thanks for your e-mail. Can you tell me more about your project?
Thanks!
Jacquelyn asked:
04/15/2013
I am a chef that has been hired by National Association of the Deaf to cook meals at the camp (Camp Taloli) for approx. 90 mouths everyday for next six weeks this summer. I am from Austin, Texas and will be in the area during the camp session.
The camp is located at Stayton, Oregon and my goal is to make our food service to be sustainable, healthy, fresh, recycle, food compost, and support local business. I have nothing against purveyors that are under large companies nationwide but I want to
Glen Colello answered:
08/03/2013
Oregon seems to be very open to this type of mind set. I hope it worked out!
brittany asked:
05/03/2013
I live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and I eat a raw vegan diet which consists of all fruits and vegetables and I would like to find a reliable source for all year round. I need to buy in bulk. Would this market be right for me?
Glen Colello answered:
08/03/2013
connecting with a local healt food store to get bulk cheaper is a possibility. Starting a small coop of a dozn people that would enjoy ordering in bulk and get it cheaper, will consist of some work to organize. Not sure that area of Mich. is hot bed for the raw food diet but keep having conversations and you never know. I had know idea that Connecticut would be the home of so many places to get raw food in 2005 when I started a meetup.com group raw food did not exsist.
Hi there,
My friend and I are both 19. Our goal is to help others and see that our actions influence only feelings of utmost happiness. Our passion lies in sustainability, agriculture (Local food included), and social events. We've come up with a solution to put it all together in a project that will benefit our local communities as a whole.
My question then for you is....are you ever approached by people who have funds and the wishes that they be used for an initiative similar to that of
Glen Colello answered:
08/03/2013
I have found a local investor here in CT that does support individual events or scholarship people to go to workshops and seminars. Putting it out there in your community by going to social events and sharing your story. Those that can and are willing to help will surface. Also an ad in a local "Natural Awakening" magazing may also help. Good Luck
I wish to start recycling. As far as I know I would have to bring my recycling to the company because my area does not recycle. Can you tell me how I can recycle paper, glass ect.. anything I can?
Paul Nonnenmacher answered:
07/05/2013
Depends on where you live. Can you tell me where?
