Waste Not, Want Not?

a deep dive into the wonderful, wacky world of organic waste disposal

My husband paused halfway between the trashcan and kitchen sink, clutching an apple core. “Tell me again what I do with this?” “Compost.” I pointed to the green compost bin, courtesy of our new trash haulers, Earthbound Environmental Solutions. He paused. “Why is that better ...."

Eau Claire Energy Cooperative Provides Tons of Solar Energy, Aided by Grass-Chewing Lambs

You flip on a light switch, and expect the light to turn on. It is that simple. However, do you ever wonder where that power is coming from, or how the energy crucial to your daily life is produced? Some people ...

Biking Basics: Scared to hit the road pedaling? Let’s give you the confidence to ride safely.

Biking season is in full swing, and riding your bike for practical purposes like commuting to work and errand-running is a great way to go green. Of course, it’s tons of fun, too ...

Addressing Climate Change

one relationship at a time, citizens’ climate lobby focuses on bipartisan approach to reducing carbon emissions

This is a story about a group that is betting the farm on relationships: the relationships between constituents and their elected representatives in Congress, and the relationships among citizens in a democracy ...

How Can I Recycle That?

one woman’s mission: recycling items – old boots, a broken microwave, plastic bags – that would otherwise end up in a landfill

During this year’s spring cleaning, I hauled out all the things that I haven’t disposed of because I felt guilty about tossing them in the garbage: a microwave that caught on fire, old winter boots, a mountain ...

Keeping Home Energy Costs Down: Saving Energy Means Saving Money

Whether you are a renter or a homeowner, there are easy ways for you to save money and be a little kinder to the planet in the process. I talked with Jolene Neisius, marketing and member services representative ...

Making Health Care Green: Local Hospitals Honored for Sustainable Practices

Three Chippewa Valley hospitals received awards this spring for their commitment to making the health care sector more earth-friendly ...

Sustain Your Enthusiasm: Nominations Open for Sustainable Eau Claire Awards

The 2018 Sustainable Eau Claire Awards will celebrate all the ways locals contribute to a greener, more beautiful, functional city. The program is currently seeking nominations for 12 categories ranging from youth leadership ...

Can I Recycle That?

dos and don’ts about what to put in the blue bin and what to pitch

If you’re taking the time to read this section of the magazine, you undoubtedly are the kind of person who takes pains to separate your recyclables from your trash. You rinse and sort. ...

Trying to Clear the Air

UWEC research team works to improve air quality along Lake Michigan shoreline

A faculty-student team of Blugold researchers is helping scientists better understand how ozone is produced over Lake Michigan, findings that could help communities and industries in three states identify strategies for improving air quality ...