June has arrived and with it comes the long-awaited gardening season. As food prices continue to rise, many Vermonters will grow a garden as a low-cost and rewarding way to access fresh fruits and vegetables. During 2020 in the height of COVID, UVM’s food security survey found that more than 41% of survey respondents had …
The biggest source of carbon pollution in Vermont comes from transportation. On average, every Vermonter is responsible for between 5-6 tons of carbon emissions from driving. If we are going to meet the goal of having 90% of our total energy use come from renewable sources by 2050—a goal outlined in Vermont’s 2016 Comprehensive Energy …
From January to June, four Dartmouth students partnered with Sustainable Woodstock to improve access to weatherization services in Vermont specifically for mobile homeowners and low-income communities. This collaboration was part of a course called Senior Design Challenge, a capstone class for seniors studying Human-Centered Design. The motivation for this project lies in energy justice, which …
SusWoo Kids Gardening is a living process—a part of the natural cycle. Each garden is a tiny ecosystem that will succeed if you watch and take your clues from the natural world. Do not worry about being a perfect gardener. Gardening does not have to be complicated and does not require you to be an …
The season of picnics and potlucks is upon us. You may soon find yourself choosing foods from a delicious spread at a friend’s potluck or sampling exotic dishes at a street fest, when you notice that the writing on your plastic cup, plate or utensil says, “Made from Corn: Certified Compostable.” But the item looks …
