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Three elementary school students happily eating healthy school lunches

School lunch programs: more options can make children happier

by Christine Yott on April 12, 2017

More school lunch choices can lead to happier students and, possibly, result in less food waste. We discuss two types of school lunch programs.

View of Hawaiian neighborhood and ocean from mountaintop

NEPA public participation: know your audience and engage them early

by Christine Yott, updated on April 12, 2017

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) project teams should know their audience, anticipate their concerns, and engage them early.

Rubbish bins lined up in driveway, including recycling, yard waste, trash, curbside compost, and kitchen compost

Recycling across The Pond: learning a new rubbish collection program

by Christine Yott on April 12, 2017

Moving to another country means learning many new things, including recycling collection program rules. We discuss a rural Maryland systems versus one in the UK.

Contractor sets up a flower door test

Energy audits: using the triple bottom line in your home

by Christine Yott on April 12, 2017

Doing a home energy audit and applying some of its recommendations can integrate sustainability into your personal life.