The summer of 08' will forever be referred to by me as the "Summer of Green". Right as my partners and I launched a sustainably focused business it seemed nobody could get enough of "going green", "triple bottom line businesses, "sustainable ventures", etc. etc. What's the name of this website we're currently on again?

My dear friend Ashley Sue has left the RTP area for bigger and better things - or for a more sustainable lifestyle!  She is heading out to Asheville to explore a career in sustainablility - while I will miss her, she truly has taught me so much.  Everything she has taught me has led me to ask for more - more information, more ways to better my lifestyle, etc.

A few of the statistics really hit home for me and I hope to incorporate these in my ongoing education that Ashley Sue helped ignite not too long ago!

Statistics:

Eighty-four percent of a typical household's waste--including food scraps, yard waste, paper, cardboard, cans, and bottles--can be recycled.

Alright, so I know that Lefty wrote a post about this awhile ago, but I am a die hard football fan (NY Giants to be precise), and during halftime of today's game against the Steelers they showed the parking lot.  Obviously I was watching the drunken fans stumbling around, but I also noticed the trash cans and the tailgate scenes packed with garbage.  How can we start marking sporting events more eco-friendly/less wasteful??? Just a thought.

First of all, I apologize for my brief hiatus, but I did want to take a chance to thank Lefty, Green Planet Catering, and the rest of gang who put together the I'm Turning Green party that took place last week!  It really was a great time, and it was wonderful to hear about all of the business's who are making strides to become greener!Speaking of which, this morning I was listening to the radio and heard a commercial that basically said something along the lines of "Go green by saving green - come out to this X car dealership today and get a brand new car."  What I find annoying about this is that after hearing about all of the business's

Nancy Hickling will be guiding us through her adventure on the path to going green. She'll blog regularly about things she's noticed, ask questions about the legitimacy of certain products, and request feedback on environmental principles. From someone who is out of touch with the "green" world, we'll get to watch as she faces all the obstacles and learns to share our passions.

"Mom. Dad. I know that you've gotten to know me over my lifetime as, well, a care-free, floater who accepted everyone but didn't know where he fit in. Someone who worked hard, no matter what, but just hadn't found passion. But i sat you down to let you, my loving 25-year Navy veteran father; and you mom, the retired teacher/minister know...that...ummm...i'm green."