LA 315 A: Living Sustainably
Spring, 2013
12:00 – 1:10 pm, MWF
Dr. Chandler
phone: 738-8262
Office: Main 331
email: dchandler@franklincollege.edu
Office Hours: MWRF, 11 - 11:50 am; W, 1:15 – 2:30 pm, & by appointment
Home page: http://www.franklincollege.edu/pwp/Dchandler/
Texts
Michael Pollan, The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals
Elizabeth Royte, Garbage Land: On the Secret Trail of Trash
Numerous readings from the Web, as per the syllabus
Items on reserve in the Library
Objectives
Sustainability means meeting present ecological, societal, and economic needs without compromising these
factors for future generations. Living sustainably is a lifestyle that attempts to reduce an individual's or
society's use of the earth's natural resources and that individual’s own resources. In this course you will
develop the skills to
 Understand in-depth
o How to measure our own as well as our institutions carbon footprint
o What is upstream and downstream from the purchases we make, our transportation, energy
consumption, and diet, through intensive reading and discussion
o Alternative ways of living sustainably
o The broad range of issues embedded in sustainability:
 Waste, Energy, Design, Green Buildings, Transportation, Food, Climate, Water, Military,
Subsidies, Politics, questioning business models, consumption
 The values (ethical, religious, social, political, economic) that underlie these issues
o The human impact on our ecosystem
 Critical thinking skills are central to this task
 Critical thinking is the process of assembling, sorting, evaluating, questioning, and challenging
all of this material.
 Use this knowledge to enhance your understanding of diverse groups in your world. In particular,
critically to examine the dominant paradigms at work in our culture and to understand alternative ways
that are at work in our counter culture and other cultures (Germany, China, etc.).
 Experience sustainable alternatives through readings, videos, and visiting places in central Indiana,
especially examples of sustainable architecture, agriculture, and energy use.
 Make sense. View our individual lives, our campus, our sub-cultures through the theories of
sustainability.
 Function professionally and personally. An enhanced understanding of and the ability to function in
diverse groups with widely differing assumptions about sustainability.
 Communicate.
o Writing: weekly reviews and semester-end reflection paper.
o Oral: participating in class discussions/analysis; communicating with strangers on our field trips.
This course means to question pretty much every assumption by which you and I live. Location determines
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so much of what we believe, our attitudes, and our actions. So, this course is all about a) dislocating us by
making us aware of the consequences of our daily choices and b) relocating us by providing alternate visions
of how we might live.
1. The major objective is to develop an understanding of what sustainable living is.
2. This is a course in
 Worldviews
 “Seeing”
 Scratching the surface; looking beneath the surface
 Questioning “reality,” the “answers,” the assumptions
 Getting outside the box, off paths of least resistance.
In other words, this is not a “skills” course, narrowly defined, but a liberal arts course to the core
(“skills” broadly defined).
3. Put another way, this is an interdisciplinary course integrating environmental studies, ecology, ethics,
history, sociology, psychology, agriculture, economics, politics, business, commerce, religion, society,
US domestic and foreign policy, health, biology, chemistry.
4. This is an information-based discussion course. Your primary responsibilities are to be prepared, attend
every class, actively participate in discussions, and actively participate in field trips.
5. Language and reality are interdependent. The psychology of perception makes clear that if I lack words
or concepts, I literally cannot “see” or experience what I lack the words for, even if I’m looking right at
it (or as the psychologist would say, even if it is in my perceptual field). Consequently, for
understanding and change to happen in our environment, for us to think differently, we must work at
building our vocabulary! Of course, this is really building my understanding of ‘reality’.
6. This is a junior-level LA course, and hence it is assumed that you have good reading comprehension,
good study skills, and can express your ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. These
skills are very important for success in this course.
LA Capstone Course
LA 315 courses are capstone courses in the LA sequence. It assumes your ability to bring the skills you have
developed in previous LA courses together. The specific goals or learning outcomes of this and all LA 315
courses are as follows:
Goal One: Students must synthesize their liberal arts experience, both curricular and co-curricular,
and explain what it means to be a liberally-educated person.
Class discussion regularly asks students to integrate their liberal arts experiences with the
content of this course. Often the question is raised in relation to particularly difficult
issues: what does it mean to be a liberally-educated person as I consider climate change?
Goal Two: Students must integrate knowledge from specific courses and experiences and
must illustrate specific connections between the liberal arts and their major(s).
Class reading and discussion regularly require students to bring in knowledge from
specific courses and experiences to help them understand and assess issues.
Goal Three: Students must fully examine the FC mission of excellence, leadership, and service.
Reflection on these values is required throughout the course in class discussion and as
part of the reflection paper.
Goal Four: Students must concretely summarize the relationship among their learning in the liberal
arts, their personal and professional goals, their civic lives, and the impact of global issues raised in
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this course.
We make it a regular practice to dialogue and debate with the goal to maximize
understanding rather than win an argument or defeat the opponent. Critical thinking
skills which are vital to success in any career include: 1) the ability to identify the
author’s (filmmaker’s, politician’s) main thesis. 2) The ability to identify what are the
ramifications to our company, law firm, medical practice, school system, etc. if the author
(filmmaker, politician) is right. 3) The ability to identify what are the strengths and
weaknesses of the author’s (et al) position. We practice this approach to new challenges
with each activity in the course.
Requirements
1. Regular Class Attendance. For any absence beyond two (2) classes, your final grade will be lowered
by 1% per absence. Consequently, I do not distinguish between excused and unexcused absences.
2. Study all material assigned by the class for which it is due. Think about the readings. Master the
material. It is complex sometimes. Take notes on what you want to discuss; have questions about the
material so you can take charge in class; do background reading if a new concept is still not clear.
3. Actively participate in class discussion. Come prepared to lead class discussion. Beside mastery of
the material for each class, an “A” student will
 Take initiative, investigate
 Find the answer to questions/concepts in the reading that you don’t understand, and bring them to
the class discussion, like
o Where does my garbage at home go? What happens to the grease at home in cooking? Does my
hometown have CSOs? On average, how many a year? How many slick-paper magazines do I
receive each month? My family?
o What’s a feed-in tariff? What’s a phantom or vampire load?
o What’s an urban heat-island?
o What’s the difference between linear growth and exponential growth? What’s a “slap suit?”
What’s a vector-borne disease? What’s the “warming feedback loop?” The “roof of the world?”
o What does end-use mean? What is the ocean conveyor belt? What is the difference between
floating and land-based ice? Are we like frogs vis-à-vis global warming?
o What is a virgin forest?
4. Beyond the classroom activities (this includes being on time!): You need to accrue“21” points to pass
the course. For each event, write up and turn in a brief summary. Especially emphasize what you
learned (if anything), what surprised or intrigued you, and any connections with class readings.
a. At least 2 of these BTC activities need to be items listed that are not restaurants and not watching
movies at home or on campus.
b. 18 points must be completed by March 19.
5. Weekly Reviews of daily tips for green living or political issues related to the environment. The
point is to develop a habit of being informed and constantly thinking about these issues. There
are many sources for this. I list a few, expecting to add to this list as you and I find more:
http://www.greenlivingtips.com/ (you can subscribe to their newsletter)
http://indianapublicmedia.org/eartheats/
http://www.thedailygreen.com/
http://www.greenissexy.org/
http://www.globalstewards.org/ecotips.htm
http://www.organicconsumers.org/
http://www.biologicaldiversity.org
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http://1800recycling.com/
http://www.indianalivinggreen.com/
http://www.takepart.com/foodinc?cmpid=tpfood-eml-2012-09-06-why . You can sign up from this
home page to receive regular emails from Food Inc. Lots of informational articles and petition
drives.
http://www.ucsusa.org/publications/pulse/Pulse_september_2012.html . The Union of Concerned
Scientist has lots of informational articles and some petitions that might interest you.
http://ran.org/ (Rainforest Action Network)
http://www.iatp.org/ . The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy is a great resource where
global and local meet sustainability.
http://www.greenpieceindy.com/ . Green Piece Indy is a twice-weekly email with tips on how to
live a greener lifestyle in Indianapolis. GreenClipping is a fun way to connect to local, sustainable
businesses - you'll save money while saving the planet.
http://indianapublicmedia.org/eartheats/about/ . “Earth Eats” is a weekly public radio program
(roughly 15 mins) and blog bringing you the freshest news and recipes inspired by local food and
sustainable agriculture. Our mission is to help people feel more connected to their food. So each
week on the program we bring you food news, interviews with local farmers and other movers and
shakers in the local food movement, mixed with recipes and cooking tips you can try at home. The
program is available as a weekly podcast and all episodes are archived for online listening. We also
keep tabs on the latest headlines in the areas of local food and sustainability on our blogs and on
facebook and twitter. Earth Eats airs on WFIU HD1 each Saturday at 1 pm (103.7 FM). The podcast
is available each Friday afternoon on our website and in iTunes. . Earth Eats is produced by WFIUBloomington.
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These are due on Mondays by the beginning of class, starting February 4, with a maximum of one
submission per week. The last possible submission date is May 6. You must submit 10 reviews over
the semester (of 13 weeks). Pluses, checks and minuses will be assigned. A plus indicates excellent
interaction; a check indicates a good review; a minus indicates a substandard review and/or an
inappropriate submission. Grammatical errors and poor writing will be penalized. The review must be
on a College network-compatible word-processor, and will include:
 Title of article/entry
 A good summary of the major points
 Description of any actions you took
 Electronic link to the article
 Submit these via email
6. Reflection Paper. Your paper will address each of the very specific items listed in the
following “learning outcomes” established by the LA committee. I will post the grading rubric
on Moodle.
a. You will articulate how critical thinking, effective communication, and quantitative
reasoning were reinforced in the content of this LA 315 course, and in at least 2 other
courses or experiences in your major or field of study.
b. You must demonstrate how each aspect of the College’s mission, specifically excellence,
leadership, and service, has affected your liberal arts education.
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Due May 3, 2013.
7. Final Exam. This will be a comprehensive essay. If you get 14 points of “activities beyond the
classroom” above the required 21, this will take the place of the final exam (a much-preferred
alternative, by the way!).
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Beyond the Classroom Activities
(21 points are required to pass the course)
Weekly Reviews (10)
Reflection Paper
Class Participation
Final exam (or 14 “BtC” activity points
above the 21 required points)
Grading
10%
10%
25%
30%
25%
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Tentative Course Outline / Reading Assignments
I.
Orientation
Jan 30
A. My Ecological Footprint:
Feb 1
1. The Roper Institute & the National Environmental Education Task Force administer
this quiz annually to assess the environmental literacy of US citizens:
http://www.neefusa.org/resources/roper2001-b.htm .
2. Measure your Ecological Footprint: http://www.earthday.net/footprint/ .
Feb 1
Take the more detailed version (the bottom half of each box) and assume you are
living at home (so answering for your family), to find out how many planets we
would need if everyone lived like you!
1. How many earths would we need if everyone lived like you?!
2. How many global acres of Earth’s productive area do you take up?
3. How much CO2 do you create?
4. What are the 2 largest sectors of the “pie” chart in your life (food, shelter, mobility,
goods, services)?
3. Greendex Calculator:
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/greendex/calculator/
Feb 1
4. Environmental Quiz:
Feb 1
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/greendex/knowledge-quiz/
5. So you drive a car?
Feb 1
http://jg2090.newsvine.com/_news/2009/09/02/3216613-burning-1-gallon-of-gasoline-produces20-pounds-of-co2 . Read only the initial article (about two pages only)—not the blogged
responses!
6. In one email to me before class on Friday (preferably by 9 pm Thursday evening!) Feb 1
very briefly summarize your results to items 1-4, like illustrated below:
a. Roper, missed ## 1,5,7,12
b. Footprint: 4.3 earths; 18.4 acres; 20 tons CO2; mobility & food
c. Greendex Calculator: 54
d. Greendex Knowledge Quiz: missed 1,3
B. Back home in Indiana!
1 Laura McPhee, “Toxic City: Indianapolis’ Pollution Position,”
Feb 4
http://www.nuvo.net/indianapolis/toxic-city/Content?oid=1208138
2. Laura McPhee, “Pollution, Politics and Profits,”
Feb 4
http://www.nuvo.net/indianapolis/pollution-politics-and-profits/Content?oid=1269661
3. Bob Segall, “13 Investigates: Indiana’s Toxic Air,”
http://www.wthr.com/video?clipId=8339747&autostart=true (7 min video)
Feb 4
3. Sanjay Gupta, “Air Pollution: Silent Killer in the City,”
Feb 4
http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/11/16/urban.toxic.air/index.html (3 mins)
II. Climate
A. What do you know?
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1. Climate change quiz:
Feb 6
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/freshwater/freshwater-quiz-climatechange/
2. Global Warming quiz:
Feb 6
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/quiz-global-warming/
3. In one email to me before class on Wed (preferably by 9 pm Tuesday evening!)
very briefly summarize your results to items 1 & 2, like illustrated below:
a. Climate quiz: missed ## 1,5,7,12
b. Global Warming quiz: missed ##
Feb 6
B. PBS Frontline: “Climate of Doubt:” Why cc is largely ignored this political season
http://video.pbs.org/video/2295533310 (53:47)
Feb 6
1. Jennifer Ludden, “New Groups Make A Conservative Argument On Climate Change,” Feb 6
http://m.npr.org/news/Science/161824667?singlePage=true
2. Leigh Phillips, “Sea versus Senators:”
Feb 6
http://www.nature.com/news/sea-versus-senators-1.10893
3. John Bruno, “Virginia legislature also in denial about ‘left-wing’ sea level rise,”
Feb 6
http://theseamonster.net/2012/06/virginia-legislature-also-in-denial-about-left-wing-sea-levelrise/
C. Bill McKibben, “Global Warming’s Terrifying New Math,”
Feb 8
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/global-warmings-terrifying-new-math20120719?print=true
III. Energy
A. Thomas Friedman: Selections from , Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a
Green Revolution—and How It Can Renew America (available on Moodle; 4 pages)
Feb 11
B. The German alternative
1 Don Shelby, “Renewable Energy: As U.S. Dawdles, Germany Is Thinking 40
Feb 11
Years Out,” http://www.minnpost.com/environment/2011/12/renewable-energy-us-dawdlesgermany-thinking-40-years-out . Read just Shelby’s article, not the 9 pages
of responses!
2 “Germany’s Millionth Solar Power System Installed,”
Feb 11
http://www.energymatters.com.au/index.php?main_page=news_article&article_id=1904
3 “Mat McDermott, “Over Half of Germany’s Renewable Energy Owned by
Feb 11
Citizens & Farmers, Not Utility Companies,” http://www.treehugger.com/renewable-energy/overhalf-germany-renewable-energy-owned-citizens-not-utility-companies.html
C. Fracking
1. DVD on reserve: “Gasland” (107 min)
Feb 13
An interview with the filmmaker on line at: http://video.pbs.org/video/1452296560/
(23 min)
2. Elizabeth Royte, “Why are Cows Tails Dropping Off?”
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Feb 13
http://truth-out.org/news/item/13058-why-are-cows-tails-dropping-off
IV. Food
A. Dr. Crouch,
1 “Indiana: Biotech Bullying in the Heartland,”
Feb 15
http://www.organicconsumers.org/biod/crouch050905.cfm
2 “Confessions of a Botanist,”
Feb 15
http://www.newint.org/features/1991/03/05/botanist/
3 Ronnie Cummins, “Shocking: Reporting Factory Farm Abuses to be Considered
Feb 15
‘Act of Terrorism’ if New Laws Pass,”
http://www.nationofchange.org/shocking-reporting-factory-farm-abuses-be-considered-actterrorism-if-new-laws-pass-1359212720
4. Monsanto
a. “Heartbreak in the Heartland: The True Cost of Genetically Engineered Crops,” Feb 18
watch the video on-line at http://www.saynotogmos.org/heartbreak.php (26 mins)
b. Barry Estabrook, “Echoing Big Agribusiness, Farmers Sue Monsanto,”
Feb 18
http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2011/03/echoing-big-agribusiness-farmers-suemonsanto/73240/
c. CBS News Report: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7367630n (3½) Feb 18
d. CBS News Investigation:
Feb 18
http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-18563_162-4048288.html (4 mins)
e. Dr. Mercola, “First Super Weeds, Now Super Insects—Thanks to Monsanto,”
Feb 18
http://www.nationofchange.org/print/17021
B. Michael Pollan, The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals
1. “Introduction: Our National Eating Disorder,”
pp. 1-11
Feb 20
2. Chapter 1, “The Plant: Corn’s Conquest,”
pp. 15-31
Feb 20
a. Willy Blackmore, “Will GMOs Spell the End of Mexican Maize?”
Feb 20
http://www.takepart.com/article/2012/12/06/mexican-gmo-maize?cmpid=tpfood-eml-201212-13-future
3. Chapter 2, “The Farm,”
pp. 32-53
Feb 22
4. Chapter 3, “The Elevator,”
pp. 53-64
Feb 22
5. Chapter 4, “The Feedlot: Making Meat,”
pp. 65-84
Feb 25
a. http://www.factoryfarmmap.org/
Feb 25
b. Tom Philpott, “The Meat Industry Now Consumes Four-Fifths of All
Feb 25
Antibiotics,”
http://www.motherjones.com/tom-philpott/2013/02/meat-industry-still-gorging-antibiotics
(read just the one-page article, not the responses!)
6.Chapter 5, “The Processing Plant: Making Complex Foods,” pp. 85-99
Feb 25
7. Chapter 6, “The Consumer: A Republic of Fat,”
pp. 100-108
Feb 27
a. Obesity map: http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2007/fit.nation/obesity.map/
Feb 27
b. Nathan Fiala, “The Greenhouse Hamburger,”
Feb 27
http://vegetarian.procon.org/sourcefiles/the_greenhouse_hamburger.pdf
8. Chapter 7, “The Meal: Fast Food,”
pp. 109-119
Feb 27
9. DVD on reserve: “Supersize Me,” (100 min)
10. Chapter 8, “All Flesh Is Grass,”
11. Chapter 9, “Big Organic,”
Mar 1
pp. 123-133
pp. 134-153
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Mar 4
Mar 4
Chapter 9 (con’t), “Big Organic,”
pp. 154-184
Chapter 10, “Grass: Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Pasture,”
pp. 185-207
Chapter 11, “The Animals: Practicing Complexity,”
pp. 208-225
Chapter 12, “Slaughter: In a Glass Abattoir,”
pp. 226-238
a. August 19, 2010: “Recall Expands to more than a Half Billion Eggs,”
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38741401/ns/health-food_safety/
16. Chapter 13, “The Market: Greetings from the Non-Barcode People,” pp. 239-261
17. Chapter 14, “The Meal: Grass-Fed,”
pp. 262-273
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Mar 6
Mar 8
Mar 11
Mar 13
Mar 13
Mar 13
Mar 15
18. DVD on reserve: “Food, Inc.” (94 mins)
Mar 15
a. “Goodbye, Factory Farm: ‘Food, Inc.’ Chicken Farmer Goes Rogue,”
Mar 18
http://www.takepart.com/article/2012/05/06/goodbye-factory-farm-food-incs-chicken-farmerCarole-Morison-goes-rogue?cmpid=tpfood-eml-2012-05-25
C. Michael Pollan articles
1 “A Flood of U.S. Corn Rips at Mexico,”
http://michaelpollan.com/article.php?id=23
2 “Six Rules for Eating Wisely,” Time (June 11, 2006),
http://www.time.com/time/printout/0,8816,1200782,00.html
Mar 18
Mar 18
D. CAFOs and Indiana
1 Laura McPhee, “Factory Farms,”
Mar 18
http://www.nuvo.net/indianapolis/factory-farms/Content?oid=1205933
2 Dan Ferber, “CAFO Trouble: Downwind of the Big Dairy Farm,”
Mar 20
http://www.nuvo.net/indianapolis/downwind-of-the-big-dairy-farm/Content?oid=1273631
E. Barry Estabrook,
1 “Politics of the Plate: The Price of Tomatoes,”
Mar 22
http://www.gourmet.com/magazine/2000s/2009/03/politics-of-the-plate-the-price-of-tomatoes
2 “The Sunshine State’s Pesticide Problem,”
Mar 22
http://www.theatlantic.com/life/print/2011/06/the-sunshine-states-pesticide-problem/240377/
V. Waste
A. Garbage Land
1 Introduction: “Quantifying in the Kitchen,”
pp. 10-23
2 Chapter 1: “Dark Angels of Detritus,”
pp. 27-33, 40-49
3 Chapter 2: “Amphibious Assault,”
pp. 53-61
4 Chapter 3: “Stalking the Active Face,”
pp. 74-81
5 Chapter 4: “The Spectacle of Waste,”
pp. 89-94
6 Chapter 6: “Forward into the Flexo Nip [Paper],”
pp. 127-141
7 Chapter 7: “Hammer of the Gods [Metals],”
pp. 142-146, 151-157
8 Chapter 8: “Mercury Rising [Household Hazardous Waste, E-Waste, PCs, etc.],”
pp. 158-175
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Mar 25
Mar 25
Mar 27
Mar 27
Mar 27
Mar 29
Mar 29
Spring Break
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Chapter 9: “Satan’s Resin [Plastics],”
Chapter 10: “Downstream [Sewer],”
Chapter 11: “In the Realm of Taboo [Biosolids],”
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pp. 176-194
pp. 197-209
pp. 210-232
April 8
April 10
April 12
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Chapter 12: “It’s Coming On Christmas,”
pp. 235-250
April 15
B. Chapter 3: “Waste Not,” read ONLY pp. 49-50 [The Life of a Cola], on the manufacture April 15
of a British cola can: http://www.natcap.org/images/other/NCchapter3.pdf . Start with the
first full paragraph on p. 49 (just above the middle of the page), and read to the bottom of
p. 50.
VI. Green Buildings
A. In class: “Build Green,” DVD (44 min)
April 17
B. Joey Peters, “New Buildings Aim to Produce Energy Not Consume It,”
April 19
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=new-buildings-produce-energy-not-consume
VII.
Examples
1 “6 Rooms Into 1: Morphing Apartment Packs 1100 sq ft Into 420,”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYV0qATsyts (20 mins)
2 Earthship: http://www.earthship.org/
3 Brad Pitt helping to rebuild New Orleans’ Lower 9th Ward:
http://makeitright.org/where-we-work/new-orleans/
4 Tiny house movement: http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/pages/houses
April 19
April 19
April 19
April 19
B. David Orr, Oberlin College
1 David Orr, “What Is Education For?,” http://www.context.org/ICLIB/IC27/Orr.htm April 22
2 Environmental Studies Center,
April 22
a. Design Philosophy: http://buildingdashboard.net/oberlin/ajlc/#/oberlin/ajlc/
April 22
Scroll down to the “Design Philosophy link, and click “Explore.” You should be at the
“Design Philosophy” “Home” page! Read the “Home” link by David Orr.
b. Living Machine: at http://buildingdashboard.net/oberlin/ajlc/ , scroll down
April 22
to the “Building Systems” link, click “Explore,” then click on the
“Living Machine” link at the top, and read the “Home,” “Tour,”
“Wastewater 101,” and “FAQ” links
C. William McDonough: “Cradle to Cradle Design”
1 “An Environmental Problem Slipping Through the Quacks,” at
April 24
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/26/AR2005082601888_pf.html
2 “Leadership & Innovation: Designing the Future,”
April 24
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2005/05/15/designing-the-future.print.html
3 “Buildings Like Trees, Factories Like Forests:”
April 24
http://princetonindependent.com/issue01.03/item7.html
VIII. Water
A. What do you know and use?
1. Measure your water footprint:
April 26
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/freshwater/water-footprint-calculator/
2. The Hidden Water We Use:
April 26
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/freshwater/embedded-water/
3. Fresh water quiz 101:
April 26
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/freshwater/freshwater-101-quiz/
4. Reducing Your Water Footprint:
April 26
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http://pitchdesignunion.com/2009/04/good-reducing-your-water-footprint/
5. How much water is in your closet?
April 26
http://www.greenissexy.org/2011/03/31/shed-some-water-weight/
6. Drinking water & Sanitation quiz:
April 26
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/freshwater/drinking-water-andsanitation-quiz/
B. DVD on Reserve: “Blue Gold: World Water Wars” (90 min).
April 29
Wars of the future will be fought over water as they are over oil today, as the source of human survival enters
the global marketplace and political arena. Corporate giants, private investors, and corrupt governments vie for
control of our dwindling supply, prompting protests, lawsuits, and revolutions from citizens fighting for the
right to survive. Past civilizations have collapsed from poor water management. Can the human race survive?
C. Brook Larmer, “The Big Melt,”
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2010/04/tibetan-plateau/larmer-text (8 pages)
May 1
D. The Gender of Water: Tina Rosenberg, “The Burden of Thirst,”
May 1
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2010/04/water-slaves/rosenberg-text.html (8 pages), or printer
friendly: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/print/2010/04/water-slaves/rosenberg-text
IX. Health
A. In class DVD: “Forks Over Knives” (90 min)
Reflection Paper Due:
May 1,3,6
May 3
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Activities Beyond the Classroom
An essential part of all these activities is you asking questions.
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The Nature Conservancy LEED Platinum building tours. Tours are by appointment of the Indiana Chapter's
sustainable office building, the Efroymson Conservation Center, the only LEED Platinum building in Indianapolis.
Contact is Adam McClean. Their website has 6 Fact Sheets that give specific details about the many aspects of their
LEED Platinum certification. Be sure to read through this BEFORE our trip:
http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/indiana/greenbuilding/efroymson-conservationcenter.xml . 620 East Ohio Street, Indianapolis, 46202; phone: 951-8818.
Covanta Energy. WTE. http://www.covantaenergy.com/covanta-us-home/energy-from-waste-101.aspx
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Global Gifts. Global Gifts is a nonprofit Fair Trade Store which provides hope and opportunity to
developing world producers by paying fair wages and supporting business development for producer
cooperatives. Make a difference one purchase at a time by visiting one of the 3 Indiana locations. When you
purchase products from Global Gifts, you ensure that artisans get: fair pay, improved educational
opportunities for their children, better lives for their families and communities. 446 Massachusetts Ave.,
Indianapolis, IN 46204; massave@globalgiftsindy.com ; Phone: (317) 423-3148
http://www.globalgiftsindy.com/
The South Side Landfill. http://www.ssidelandfill.com/ It is a mitigated Superfund site that now captures methane
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and sells it to the Rolls Royce plant across the street.
Dr. Phil Mirise, Bargersville: 133 solar panels, a windmill & geothermal.
Reve Porter, off Centerline Road: has wind, solar, & geothermal, with a zero carbon footprint!
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Do On Your Own
Joel Salatin! Joel Salatin, the Virginia farmer made famous by Michael Pollan in The Omnivore’s Dilemma, the
documentary, “Food, Inc.,” and featured in Smithsonian Magazine, National Geographic, Time Magazine, etc., is
speaking at Earlham College this Saturday evening at 7:30 pm. He will likely make clear the difference between his
“beyond organic,” local, pasture-based, relationally oriented farming on the one hand, and industrial, commodity-based,
machine-driven farming on the other (and if this sentence seems long and heavy with adjectives, that is how Joel talks!).
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Presidents Day Rally. On February 17, at noon on the National Mall in Washington D.C. is a very important rally.
Find details and sign up at: http://act.350.org/signup/presidentsday .
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Energizing Indiana Home Energy Audit. So, if your family is interested in a free "energy assessment" of your
home, including an energy savings kit like I showed in class (9 CFLs, 2 or 3 faucet aerators, 2 energy-efficient shower
heads), here is how you contact Energizing Indiana to set it up: 1) www.energizingindiana.com ; or 2) 1.888.446.7750.
7,9,11 LGG Presents Bike to Barns: Register Now! Register for Bike to Barns: www.localgrowers.org/b2b . On
Saturday, March 30th the Local Growers' Guild is hosting the first Bike to Barns (B2B) event in Indiana to raise funds
for the LGG, and to promote healthy activities in our community; biking and eating local food! B2B will provide an
avenue for community members to interact with local growers, learn about their sustainable practices, and ask questions
about local food production. The LGG has designed three routes, 1) a short family-friendly Fruit Route" (3 miles), 2)
a "Seed Route" to Brown County (35 miles), and 3) a "Root Route" to Owen County (70 miles). The participants will
have rest areas and refreshments at local farms on the routes and there will be a celebration afterwards to thank all of
the riders. Riders will be encouraged to raise pledges from family and friends to win prizes from local businesses.
Folks can register as part of a team or as individuals. Learn more about the routes and register today on the Bike to
Barns website! Feel free to pass this message on to friends.
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Upstream Research/Essay. Trace a favorite food, snack, or piece of clothing upstream. Industrial food and
consumerism generally thrives on obscurity and invisibility. Be an ecological detective and figure out exactly where it
comes from and what ingredients make it up.
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Eco-Film Series. Films Honoring Individuals Working for Creation Care. The 2013 Indianapolis Interfaith Eco-Film
Series will present four award-winning films that showcase individuals who have worked against the odds for a healthier
environment and a better world. All films will be shown at Epworth United Methodist Church, 6450 Allisonville Road,
at 7:30 p.m. on the second Friday of each month. Co-sponsors of the film series are Cross and Crown Lutheran
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Church, First Friends Meeting and the Sierra Club's Hoosier Chapter. The films are free of charge, though free-will
donations are accepted. Snacks and soft drinks also provided.
February 8 – “URBAN ROOTS” portrays the seeds of change taking root in Detroit amid the boarded-up shops,
empty lots and defunct factories. With the most vacant lots in the country, Detroit residents are reclaiming their spirits by
growing food. A small group of dedicated Detroiters have started an urban environmental movement with the potential to
transform a city after its collapse. Winner of the Inspiring Lives Award at the 2012 San Francisco Green Film Festival.
“This film feels timely and needed in our nature starved electronic world! I loved the sharing, educating and giving that
these urban farmers are doing for their communities. ‘Urban Roots’ inspired me to plant more seeds in my backyard,”
said actress Amber Valletta. (93 minutes) www.urbanrootsamerica.com .
March 8 – “THE ATOMIC STATES OF AMERICA.” In 2010, the United States approved the first new
nuclear power plant in 32 years, heralding a "Nuclear Renaissance." But that was before the Fukushima accident in Japan
renewed a fierce public debate over the safety and viability of nuclear power. Through The Atomic States of America,
two filmmakers journey to nuclear reactor communities around the country to explore the history and impact to date of
nuclear power, and to investigate the truths and myths about nuclear energy. From the gates of Three Mile Island, to the
cooling ponds of Braidwood, IL, the film introduces people who have been on the front lines of this issue for decades:
community advocates, investigative journalists, renowned physicists, nuclear engineers, Nuclear Regulatory
Commission inspectors, and former government leaders. According to the Sundance Film Festival, this film is "potent,
emotionally powerful, and highly revealing, ... does an outstanding job of opening our eyes to the reality of nuclear
power.” (90 minutes) http://specialtystudios.semkhor.com/page.asp?s=specialtystudios&content_id=33502
April 12 – “Back to the Garden: Flower Power Comes Full Circle.” In 1988, filmmaker Kevin Tomlinson
filmed and interviewed a group of back-to-the-land “hippies”—living off-grid, insulated and isolated from mainstream
culture. In 2006, he tracked down his subjects again to find out what had become of their families’ utopian plans and
dreams. The film captures a time-lapse view of these back-to-the-landers told with moving personal stories of nonconforming tribal families—with lots of freedom but little cash, of unflinching political activism in the midst of smalltown, rural America, and hippie kids who today ask whether free love was really free. “A vindication of flower power
idealism. It reminds us of the enduring values of simplicity and self-reliance. A flat-out wonderful film!” says travel
writer Rick Steves, PBS TV/radio host. http://www.backtothegardenfilm.com/index.html
If you have questions about these films, email us at epworthgreenteam@gmail.com .
Farmer’s Markets
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IndyWinter Farmers Market. In the West Wing of the Indianapolis City Market, 222 E Market St, Indianapolis IN
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46204; Saturdays 9am - 12:30pm. Their 2012-2013 season will run thru Apr. 27, 2013.
http://www.indywinterfarmersmarket.org/
Bloomington Community Farmers Market. www.bloomington.in.gov/farmersmarket . Saturdays, 8 – 1, starting
April 6, located at Showers Common at City Hall, 401 N. Morton St. (812) 349-3738.
“On Being” Conversations with Krista Tippett
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http://www.onbeing.org/program/discovering-where-we-live-reimagining-environmentalism/87 :
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“Discovering Where We Live: Reimagining Environmentalism.” Environmentalism and climate change are hot topics;
yet they're still often imagined as the territory of scientists, expert activists, and those who can afford to be
environmentally conscious. We discover two people who are transforming the ecology of their immediate worlds in
Dunn, Wisconsin and New York's South Bronx. Majora Carter is founder and executive director of Sustainable South
Bronx. She was awarded a MacArthur "genius grant" in 2005. Calvin DeWitt is a professor at the Nelson Institute for
Environmental Studies of the University of Wisconsin at Madison. His books include Earth-Wise: A Biblical Response
to Environmental Issues.
http://www.onbeing.org/program/planting-future/142 : “Planting the Future.” A remarkable Kenyan woman
and environmentalist speaks from experience about the links between ecology, human flourishing, war and peace, and
democracy. And she shares her thoughts on where God resides. Wangari Maathai is the founder of the Green Belt
Movement and recipient of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize. She's the author of Replenishing the Earth and Unbowed: A
Memoir.
http://www.onbeing.org/program/moral-math-climate-change/209 : “The Moral Math of Climate Change.”
A conversation about climate change and moral imagination with a leading environmentalist and writer who has been
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ahead of the curve on this issue since he wrote The End of Nature in 1989. We explore his evolving perspective on
human responsibility in a changing natural world. Bill McKibben is Scholar-in-Residence in Environmental Studies at
Middlebury College, and the founder of 350.org. He's the author of many books.
http://www.onbeing.org/program/architecture-decency/66 : “An Architecture of Decency.” Auburn's Rural
Studio in western Alabama draws architectural students into the design and construction of homes and public spaces in
some of the poorest counties. They're creating beautiful and economical structures that are not only unique but nurture
sustainability of the natural world as of human dignity. Andrew Freear is an associate professor of Architecture at
Auburn University and director of the Rural Studio.
DVDs
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Green is the New Red, White and Blue,” (65 min). Tom Friedman narrates.
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“An Inconvenient Truth,” (100 min)
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“Climate Refugees” (85 min). There is a new phenomenon in the global arena called “Climate Refugees”. A
climate refugee is a person displaced by climatically induced environmental disasters. Such disasters result from
incremental and rapid ecological change, resulting in increased droughts, desertification, sea level rise, and the more
frequent occurrence of extreme weather events such as hurricanes, cyclones, fires, mass flooding and tornadoes. All this
is causing mass global migration and border conflicts. For the first time, the Pentagon now considers climate change a
national security risk and the term climate wars is being talked about in war-room like environments in Washington D.C.
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“Waste Land” (98 mins). This profound documentary, about the people who work in the largest landfill in the world,
functions on numerous levels: as a social justice film about the ability of people in poverty to rise above their condition;
as an exploration into the transformative power of art; and as a probing portrait into the passion and process of one of the
world’s most successful artists. It portrays the mesmerizing journey of renowned photographer Vic Muniz, whose
project takes him to his native Brazil to create art of—and with—the “pickers” in this landfill. You won’t think about
trash the same way again.
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“Cadillac Desert: Water and the Transformation of Nature. Program 1: Mulholland’s Dream” (VHS
& DVD, 85 mins). The story of the transformation of LA from a neglected 19 th- century town into the largest
metropolis in the US boils down to Wm. Mulholland’s vision of a pipeline stretching across California. Newsclips,
interviews tell how one desert was exchanged for another early in the 20 th century. Here are the facts behind the fiction
of the movie “Chinatown.” Fascinating!
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“Crude” (140 mins). This landmark case takes place in the Amazon jungle of Ecuador, pitting 30,000 indigenous and
colonial rainforest dwellers against the U.S. oil giant Chevron. The plaintiffs claim that Texaco – which merged with
Chevron in 2001 – spent three decades systematically contaminating one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth,
poisoning the water, air and land. The plaintiffs allege that the pollution has created a “death zone” in an area the size of
the Rhode Island, resulting in increased rates of cancer, leukemia, birth defects, and a multiplicity of other health
ailments. They further allege that the oil operations in the region contributed to the destruction of indigenous peoples and
irrevocably impacted their traditional way of life. Chevron vociferously fights the claims, charging that the case is a
complete fabrication, perpetrated by “environmental con men” who are seeking to line their pockets with the company’s
billions.
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“The Next Industrial Revolution: Wm McDonough, M Braungart and the Birth of the Sustainable
Economy,” (55 min). While some environmental observers predict doomsday scenarios in which a rapidly increasing
human population is forced to compete for ever scarcer natural resources, Bill McDonough sees a more exciting and
hopeful future. In his vision humanity takes nature itself as our guide reinventing technical enterprises to be as safe and
ever-renewing as natural processes. Can't happen? It's already happening...at Nike, at Ford Motor Company, at Oberlin
College, at Herman Miller Furniture, and at DesignTex...and it's part of what architect McDonough and his partner,
chemist Michael Braungart, call 'The Next Industrial Revolution.'
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“You've Been Trumped” (95 min). In this David and Goliath story for the 21st century, a group of proud Scottish
homeowners take on a celebrity tycoon. At stake is one of Britain's very last stretches of wilderness. American
billionaire Donald Trump has bought up hundreds of acres on the northeast coast of Scotland. However, he needs to buy
out a few more locals to make the deal come true. In a land swimming with golf courses, Trump is going to build two
more - alongside a 450-room hotel and 1,500 luxury homes. The trouble is, the land he has purchased occupies one of
Europe's most environmentally sensitive stretches of coast, described by one leading scientist as Scotland's Amazon rain
forest. And a handful of local residents don't want it destroyed. “The underlying message is that if you are rich and
powerful enough, you can run roughshod over tradition and private property rights and buy your place at the table,” says
film critic Roger Ebert. (95 minutes) www.youvebeentrumped.com
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“design / e2: the economies of being environmentally conscious” (six 25 min segments). This 6-part series
explores the vitality of the environment through eco-friendly architecture. Traversing the globe, it chronicles important
stories of green architecture as they exist in New York, Chicago, China, and into the future. It introduces us to the
inventive leaders and technologies driving sustainable practices worldwide in the design of buildings where we live,
work, and play.
“The Green Apple.” How can the New York skyscraper be a model of environmental responsibility?
“Green for All,” follows architect and activist Sergio Palleroni as he continues his mission to provide design
solutions to humanitarian crisis regions (Mexico and Austin, TX).
“Green Machine,” follows Mayor Richard M. Daley as he strives to make Chicago “the greenest city in
America.”
“Gray to Green,” takes the notion of the 3 R’s (reduce, reuse, recycle) to grand proportions by turning Boston’s
“Big Dig” waste into spectacular residential design.
“China: from Red to Green?” depicts a country at its tipping point and finds a sustainable solution in Steven
Holl’s Beijing project.
“Deeper Shades of Green,” presents some of the most remarkable visionaries who are changing the face of
architecture and environmentalism: Ken Yeang, Werner Sobek & William McDonough.
“design / e2, season two: the economies of being environmentally conscious” (six 25 min segments). This
second season features the designers & drivers of change in the world of sustainable architecture. Each episode explores
the potential of the built environment to help reverse our global climate crisis.
“The Druk White Lotus School – Ladakh.” Can the designers of this school in remote Ladakh, India, help
preserve the region’s cultural identity for future generations?
“Greening the Federal Government.” Could architect Thom Mayne’s new San Francisco Federal Building be
the prototype for tomorrow’s workplace?
“Bogotá: Building a Sustainable City.” Enrique Peñalosa, the former mayor of Bogotá, Colombia,
transformed one of the world’s most chaotic cities into a model of sustainable & civic-minded urban planning.
“Affordable Green Housing.” Third-generation developer Jonathan Rose puts sustainable homes within reach
of New Yorkers living in public housing.
“Adaptive Reuse in the Netherlands.” Dutch planners tap their innate design sensibility & the industrial
landscape to create a uniquely sustainable development in Amsterdam’s abandoned dockyards.
“Architecture 2030.” Architect-turned-activist Ed Mazria founded Architecture 2030 to galvanize commitment
to a carbon-neutral building sector by the year 2030.
“Carbon Nation” (82 min). This documentary is a feature-length film that delves into solutions for climate change.
It explores how addressing climate change boosts the economy, increases national and energy security and promotes
health and a cleaner environment.
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NOVA: Power Surge. PBS. Can emerging technology defeat global warming? The United States has invested tens
of billions of dollars in clean energy projects as our leaders try to save our crumbling economy and our poisoned planet
in one bold, green stroke. Are we finally on the brink of a green-energy "power surge," or is it all a case of too little, too
late? From solar panel factories in China to a carbon capture-and-storage facility in the Sahara desert to massive wind
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and solar installations in the United States, NOVA travels the globe to reveal the surprising technologies that just might
turn back the clock on climate change. NOVA will focus on the latest and greatest innovations, including everything
from artificial trees to green reboots of familiar technologies like coal and nuclear energy. Can our technology, which
helped create this problem, now solve it?
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“Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price,” (98 mins). The documentary film sensation that's changing the
largest company on earth. The film features the deeply personal stories and everyday lives of families and communities
struggling to survive in a Wal-Mart world. It's an emotional journey that will challenge the way you think, feel... and
shop. Released simultaneously in theaters and DVD in November 2005, the film has been seen by millions worldwide.
Families, churches, schools, and small businesses owners have screened the film over 10,000 times and the world is
taking notice. See the film, share it, and become part of the movement forcing companies to act responsibly.
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“Affluenza,” (56 mins). Affluenza is a groundbreaking film that diagnoses a serious social disease - caused by
consumerism, commercialism and rampant materialism - that is having a devastating impact on our families,
communities, and the environment. We have more stuff, but less time, and our quality of life seems to be deteriorating.
By using personal stories, expert commentary, hilarious old film clips, and "uncommercial" breaks to illuminate the
nature and extent of the disease, Affluenza has appealed to widely diverse audiences: from freshmen orientation
programs to consumer credit counseling, and from religious congregations to marketing classes. With the help of
historians and archival film, Affluenza reveals the forces that have dramatically transformed us from a nation that prized
thriftiness - with strong beliefs in "plain living and high thinking" - into the ultimate consumer society.
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“Journey to Planet Earth: Plan B 2010,” (90 min).
A Primetime PBS documentary is based on the book by environmental visionary Lester Brown. Hosted by Matt Damon,
it features some of the world’s most original and influential thinkers. The message is clear and unflinching—either
confront the realities of climate change or suffer the consequences of lost civilizations and failed states.
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“The Last Mountain,” (95 min).
The whole ecological disaster of West Virginia mountain-top removal is explored through the eyes of local people
impacted by big coal.
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“Deep Green,” (101 min).
Lester Brown, Michael Pollan, Amory Lovins and other renown global voices cut through the clutter to bring new clarity
to an increasingly urgent situation to restore our natural environment.
Locavore Restaurants (3 pts each). This assumes you eat a regular meal and ask questions so you understand how it
works! Be sure to submit receipts along with the brief review. Only one visit per restaurant counts (including only
one time to a Chipotle!).
Chipotle Mexican Grill. See their website for their commitment to local farm culture: http://www.chipotle.com/enUS/Default.aspx?type=default . In addition, they are working to green their restaurants. In fact, they have the first-ever
LEED Platinum certified restaurant in the US! See this link for more on this: http://www.chipotle.com/enUS/restaurants/sustainable_design/sustainable_design.aspx . There are 7 Chipotle’s within a 36-mile radius of Franklin.
For locations, see http://www.chipotle.com/en-US/find/find.aspx?loc=Franklin,%20Indiana%2046131 .
Avon:
10403 East US 36, Avon, IN 46123. (317) 271-1481
Bloomington:
420 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington IN 47408. (812) 330-1435
Columbus:
2260 National Road, Columbus, IN 47201. (812) 375-0785
Indianapolis:
3340 W. 86th St., Indianapolis IN 46268. (317) 415-0136
4625 E. 96th St., Indianapolis IN 46240. (317) 575-8292
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8602 N. Westfield Blvd., Indianapolis IN 46260. (317) 815-9017
2420 East 146th St., Carmel, IN 46033. (317) 816-0033
Columbus:
Tre Bicchieri. We support local businesses by carrying their products: Dag's Ice Cream & Desserts provides our
Spumoni & Seasonal Ice Creams; produce during the growing months comes from Double Oaks Farm and other local
producers; our coffee is especially blended for us by Wayne King of Crownlinks - locally owned with a portion of
proceeds going toward charity; Brothers Beef provides us with Grass-fed Beef for specials; we also use Westport Locker
for other meat products as well as Bush's Winter Market. Owner Kelly Glick raises the free-range eggs used in our
desserts and also provides produce & herbs during summer months. 425 Washington Street, Columbus, IN 47201-6757.
(812) 372-1962. Hours: Sun Closed; Mon-Thu 11am–2pm, 5–9pm; Fri-Sat 11am–2pm, 5–10pm. http://trebicchiericolumbus.com/ .
Take the chef on your list to one of the most unique cooking classes Indiana has to offer – an Interactive Art of
Marshmallow Making class with 240 Sweet in Columbus, IN. 240 Sweet uses local, all-natural and sustainable
ingredients to make handcrafted, small-batch ‘mallows. Make a whole day or weekend of it by doing a tasting at
Simmons Winery and 450 North Brewing Company, taking a tour of the Miller House, and savoring some “fresh, local,
organic” grub at Scotty’s Burger Joint. The City of Columbus has a Go Green initiative with efforts to reduce emissions,
energy consumption and waste. (Class: $15)
Franklin:
Indigo Duck. On the east side of the Courthouse square. Their mission statement reads in part: We must have due
diligence in working with not only our local farmers, foragers, and fishermen... but in working to sustain our local
economy so we may be prosperous long into the future. Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays is probably the best deal,
moneywise. 560-5805; 39 East Court Street, Franklin; http://www.theindigoduck.com/ .
Bloomington:
Bloomingfoods Market and Deli. 117 S. Gentry St. (administrative office), Bloomington IN 47404; (812) 3394442; fax: 812-339-4104; www.bloomingfoods.coop .
Operating since 1976 in its original limestone store in the alley off Kirkwood, Bloomingfoods Market and Deli is a
member-owned natural foods co-op with three locations and over 8200 member-owners. Open to all shoppers, with
benefits to those who purchase a refundable $90 equity share, the co-op provides healthful, high-quality,
environmentally-sound products at a fair price.
Bloomingfoods gave seed money to help start the Local Growers Guild and purchases the products of over 120 local and
regional suppliers. The co-op promotes locally grown foods, community involvement, and sustainable farming with an
Eat Local, America! campaign and many other initiatives. The Near West Side location hosts the Tuesday Farmers
Market from June to September (4pm - 7pm); Wednesday and Saturday morning Farmers Markets take place at the East
Store during the summer months.
Price: Under $20 for prepared foods made with local and organic ingredients, fresh baked goods, sushi made on-site
daily. All natural and organic/heirloom garden seeds and supplies. Committed to the values of cooperation in moving us
towards a more sustainable world. Credit cards: Visa, MC, AMX, DISC, DC. The co-op accepts EBT, SOA, and
Campus Access cards and offers SCRIP cards for groups. Indoor and outdoor seating at all locations.
Hours: Bloomingfoods East: 3220 East Third Street, Open daily from 8 am – 10 pm; Bloomingfoods Kirkwood: 419
East Kirkwood, 8 am – 9 pm Mon-Sat, 9 am – 8 pm, Sun; Bloomingfoods Near West Side: 316 West Sixth Street, 7 am –
10 pm, Mon-Sat, 9 am – 9 pm, Sun
FARMbloomington. 108 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN 47408; (812) 323-0002; info@farmbloomington.com; www.farm-bloomington.com .
Take a seat in the FARMmarket and Café. Enjoy a beverage with a delectable pastry, or one of Chef Daniel’s fresh
salads, sandwiches, our FARMmarket and Café has a great selection of signature food products to spice up your home
kitchen soups.
Price: Appetizers: $6 – $15, Entrees: $14 – $24, Desserts: $6.50 – $9; Bar: Yes; Credit cards: Visa, MC, AMX, DISC;
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Outdoor Seating: yes
Hours: Breakfast: Tues – Friday 7 – 11 a.m; Lunch: Tues – Friday 11 am – 3 pm; Late Lunch: 3 – 5 pm
Supper: Tues – Saturday 5 – 10 pm; Brunch: Saturday and Sunday 10 am – 3 pm
Laughing Planet. 322 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408; (812) 323-2233;
www.thelaughingplanetcafe.com
We offer delicious salads, soups, veggie burgers, quesadillas, and baked goods. We have numerous options for veganfriendly individuals. Hungarian Mushroom Soup and the Spinach Black Bean Burrito are specialties. The restaurant
serves organic and local produce, and composts back to suppliers.
Price: Appetizers: $3 – 5, Entrees: $5 – $8, Desserts: $1 – $2; Credit cards: Visa, MC, AMX; Outdoor Seating: yes
Hours: Daily 11 am – 9 pm
Roots on the Square. 124 N. Walnut St., Bloomington, IN 47404; (812) 336-7668
We here at Roots on the Square strongly support the local food movement and all those associated with it. We use local
and organic wherever possible in our many tasty and sumptuous dishes! Whether it’s our recycling program, composting
program or used vegetable oils being used for fuel – we are 100% committed to being a sustainable business that gives
back to our community. Come in and see how delicious with a world flair can be!
Price: Appetizers: $5.95, Entrees: $10.95 and up, Desserts: $2.50 and up; Credit cards: Visa, MC, DISC, AMX;
Outdoor Seating: yes
Hours: 11 am – 10 pm, Mon-Sat; 11 am – 9pm, Sun
Restaurant Tallent. 208 North Walnut, Bloomington, IN 47404; (812) 330-9801. The menu changes several times
throughout the year and primarily reflects what is available in the Southern Indiana region during that season. Both
David and Kristen Tallent design the menu with regionally produced cheeses, fruits, vegetables and meats as the raw
material. To ensure that the highest quality meat and produce is available for seasonal menu items, Restaurant Tallent
works closely with local farmers and artisan food producers. Their combination of Old World culinary methods and
mid-Western produce and meats results in a distinctly Indiana cuisine. Fine dining.
Brown County
Story Inn. The Story Inn’s immodest mission is to define and refine authentically Hoosier cuisine. We begin
with locally-grown produce, eggs and fruit; locally-raised pork, elk, bison and Angus beef; and herbs, greens and
garnishes grown and harvested in our own garden. We then place these raw materials into the hands of our talented
chefs. Finally, we match the finished product with fine wines from near and far. For more information about our local
producers please click here.
The main dining room is a place of enchantment. Imagine sipping an elegant wine at a small wooden table topped by
crisp white linens, fresh flowers and an oil lamp. Above your head is the original stamped sheet metal ceiling of this
quaint 1916 General Store, complete with spinning fans; below your feet are creaky hardwood floors. You are
surrounded by artifacts of a bygone era: logging tools, a pot bellied stove, and bric-a-brac from this very building. Your
meal arrives by and by with exquisite presentation. http://www.storyinn.com/restaurant .
The Farmhouse Café & Tea Room. Great food! See the link for directions.
http://www.farmhousecafeandtearoom.com/ .
Indianapolis:
Avec Moi. Kris Parmelee came up with the concept when she couldn’t find healthy “to go” food options for her three
boys. At Avec Moi, there are no tables, no fancy setup, and certainly no pushy waiters urging you to try the special of
the day. There are only dishes that Kris has prepared where customers can grab what they want, pay and be out the door
eating in no time. Kris also prepares her dishes with fresh, local and organic ingredients. 701 E. 62nd St., Broad Ripple,
Indianapolis, IN 46220; (317) 426-3853; http://www.happygofoodie.com/ .
Bjava Coffee & Tea. With all the buzz about buying local, have you tried Bjava's locally roasted coffees yet? The
northwest-side (56th and Lafayette Rds.) coffee shop roasts their coffee right in the store, serving up one of the freshest
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cups of joe in the city. Not only is it good coffee, Bjava always has organic, fair trade selections. Add to that an
assortment of local ingredients, Sustainable Forestry Initiative cups, a 25 cent discount for reusable mugs, and a
recycling program, and you've got a local coffee shop that cares about the planet. (317) 280-1236.
http://www.bjavacoffeeandtea.com/
The Local Eatery and Pub. So named because it is both a watering hole for nearby residents and a restaurant
specializing in locally-grown and –reared ingredients, The Local occupies an unassuming spot in a small strip center just
north of 146th Street in Westfield. In addition to its regular menu items, The Local offers monthly selections based on
seasonal ingredients. This might include lamb from Viking Farms, outstanding beef from Gunthorp Farms, or produce
from Homestead Growers in Sheridan. 14655 Gray Road, Westfield; (317) 218-3786; www.localeateryandpub.com .
http://localeateryandpub.com/whylocal/
Loft Restaurant at Trader’s Point. From farm to fork is as close as it gets here, and the freshness matter in
everything from salads to deserts. They have a shop where you can purchase local, grass-fed meats, eggs, cheeses, milk,
yogurt, ice cream. 101 Moore Rd., Zionsville; 733-1700; www.traderspointcreamery.com.
New Day Meadery. Brett and Tia officially organized New Day Meadery in January of 2004. They realize that their
strict adherence to using fresh, locally grown fruit and honey forces them to keep their quantities small. But it’s that
same reverence for quality over quantity that makes their mead so highly prized– they handcraft all limited edition
batches, from the fruit and honey selection to finished product, and it is this level of care that ensures the highest quality
mead for your drinking pleasure. Visit our Tasting Room in Historic Fountain Square: 1102 Prospect St., Indianapolis,
IN 46203; 888-632-3379, (888-MEADERY); contact@newdaymeadery.com . http://newdaymeadery.com/About .J
Nourish Café. The IMA’s small but tasty café has its commitment to “Fresh, Seasonal, Local, Nutritious” on the wall
where you enter. The restaurant is open during museum hours, which means daytime for the most part. 4000 N.
Michigan Rd., Indianapolis; 920-2659; http://www.imamuseum.org/visit/dining .
Pure. A welcome and tasty addition to the menu of Fountain Square, Pure is located on the first floor of the Murphy
Arts Center—next to Indy Swank and under Big Car. The coolest place in town to be sandwiched! Dedicated to
offering fresh food, Pure is a friendly café with imaginative and flavorful offerings. One of the rare places where
vegetarianism isn’t treated as an afterthought. 1043 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis; 602-5724; www.pureeatery.com.
R Bistro. Chef Regina Mehallick takes special care in arranging the weekly menu in order to best incorporate seasonal,
locally made produce, offering one of the most creative menus in Indianapolis. Reasonable portions leave you satisfied.
It is highly recommended to make reservations, especially on weekends. 888 Massachusetts Ave.; 423-0312;
www.rbistro.com.
Recess. Chef Greg Hardesty is committed to relying on fresh ingredients, wherever possible sourced locally. He offers
a daily prix fixe menu. 4907 College Avenue, Indy; 925-7529; www.recessindy.com .
Taste. This unique café and marketplace, owned and operated by highly trained and experienced chefs, offers gourmet
coffee grinds, a full breakfast menu, a lunch spread of salads and gourmet sandwiches, pantry necessities, and catering
services. Everything is good, but pay attention or you might get sticker shock at the grand total! 5164 N. College Ave.,
Indianapolis; 925-2233; www.tastecafeandmarketplace.com.
Tulip Noir. If you’re interested in trying a wholesome, “green” eatery, this eco-friendly, American bistro features
seasonal breakfast and lunch menus packed with healthy, organic options that will please the stomach and the wallet.
Except for the sandwich bread, all items, from soups to salad dressings, are prepared on-site with natural and organically
certified ingredients. 1224 W. 86th St., Indianapolis; 848-5252; www.tulipnoircafe.com.
Whole Foods Market. Selling the highest quality natural and organic products. Prices will be higher, so get over that
quickly and try to “see” the endless differences with your typical Marsh, Kroger or Walmart. Their deli and salad bar are
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great. Eat an organic meal here for 3 points, and look closely around the store for an additional 2 points. This is
industrial organic at its best, so you give up ‘local’ here. 1300 E. 86th St., Indianapolis, map, directions & nearby stores
. Phone 317.706.0900; Monday to Sunday 8am to 10pm. http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/eightysixthst/ .
Indiana Living Green Calendar, http://indianalivinggreen.com/calendar .
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FYI: Environmental Options in Indiana
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Food
a. Local Growers’ Guide: Your Guide to Local Food in Southern and Central Indiana. This may be the
best, most comprehensive resource there is! www.localgrowers.org If you’re looking for locally-grown food in
southern & central Indiana, this is it! From CSA’s, to Farmers’ Markets to restaurants and grocery stores committed
to local food, this does it all.
b. Local Dirt: A virtual, nationwide Farmers’ Market. http://www.localdirt.com/ . Buy, Sell and Find Local Food.
Need a little more organic, grass-fed, heirloom or free-range in your life? Local Dirt is your place to find and buy
fresh, local food directly from the family farm. It is an online market-place that connects thousands of farmers with
nearby buyers in every state. Its mission: to cut costs and make it easier for everyone to buy local food. Featured in
TIME Magazine, October 15, 2012, p. 40
c. Eat Well Guide: find local, sustainable, organic good food in the Indy area. Butchers, Co-ops, Farmers, On-line
Shopping, Stores, Caterers, CSAs, Farmers Markets, Restaurants:
http://www.eatwellguide.org/search/summary/?device=&iframe=11#top
d. Eatwild: The #1 Site for Grass-Fed Food & Facts. Pastured Products Directory:
http://www.eatwild.com/products/indiana.html#traders .
i. You can locate the farm or ranch nearest you on their “Eatwild Indiana” map!
ii. Their home page also has a link to Indiana Restaurants, Stores, Markets & Buying Clubs that feature grass-fed
products.
e. LocalHarvest – Nationwide Directory for Organic and Local Food: www.localharvest.com
f. Indiana Food Guide: http://www.goinglocal-info.com/my_weblog/indiana_food_guide.html .
g. Slow Food Indy: http://www.slowfoodindy.com/events.html .
h. Simpson Family Farm. Exactly 15 miles west of Franklin on State Road 44. “Beyond organic” in the spirit of Joel
Salatin, the Simpson’s raise chickens, turkeys, pigs and cattle. They will deliver to your door in Johnson County!
www.simpsonfamilyfarm.com .
i. FarmIndy. The growing methods used at FarmIndy are holistic and a sustainable way of producing food. Biodiversity is key to a healthy food system, healthy planet and a healthy human population. We think about the effect
of our actions and farm inputs on the soil, the water, the food we produce, our community and the environment as a
whole. Healthy soil is the basis for producing healthy vegetables; our soil is alive. Synthetic chemicals are never
used on our soil or crops because they damage the “living soil.” A very flexible CSA setup just down the road in
Needham! http://farmindy.com/ .
j. Vogel Certified Organic Farm: Exactly 4 miles west of Franklin on State Road 44.
http://www.vogelcertifiedorganics.com/
k. Trader’s Point Creamery, Zionsville, Indiana: http://www.tpforganics.com/
l. Seven Springs Farm follows Joel Salatin’s farming practices in raising cattle and chickens. They are located in
Carthage, IN, just NE of Shelbyville. http://sevenspringsindiana.com/default.aspx
m. Green Bean Delivery: Organic Produce & Natural Groceries. An online home delivery service serving
Indianapolis and the surrounding area. Delivers to your home or office. http://www.greenbeandelivery.com/ .
n. Anthony Gucciardi, “Top 10 Healthy Yet Cheap Organic Foods,” http://www.nationofchange.org/top-10-healthyyet-cheap-organic-foods-1351172540 . He provides a link to “Food Stamped: Is it Possible to Eat Healthy on Food
Stamp Budget?” at http://www.foodstamped.com/learn-up/tips . This site provides great tips for the Grocery Store
and for the Kitchen. This is also the title of a documentary by Shira and Yoav Potash. The couple in the film eats a
100% organic diet on as little as $40 a week.
Green gift ideas: http://www.indianalivinggreen.com/green-gifts-ask-renees-holiday-picks/
A Greener Indiana is a must-belong-to portal among Hoosier environmentalists. If you’re looking for information on
everything-green or want to meet like-minded greenies, this is it: www.agreenerindiana.com .
Green Piece Indy has tips on where to find just about everything organic in Indy. Their email newsletter has easy,
local planet-saving tips. Sign up for their GreenClippings email to get green deals. http://www.greenpieceindy.com/
Indiana CAFO Watch. Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations are cramming millions of animals into small
buildings, fouling the local environment, increasing antibiotic resistance, while creating a horrific existence for the
creatures. Methane bubbles hover over manure pits, threatening to burst, while Indiana’s rural roads are torn apart by
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trucks hauling crap to giant crap-fields. Living next to one literally makes you sick. www.indianacafowatch.com .
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Recycling
a. Indiana Recycling Coalition. IRC is a statewide organization dedicated to education and legislative reform
about all-things-recycling. Their year-long assessment of e.scrap problems resulted in a “toolkit,” downloadable
from their Website: www.indianarecycling.org .
b. 1-800-RECYCLING.COM is a free, comprehensive recycling database that lists local information about how to
recycle plastics, electronics, paper, glass, metal, automotive, and household hazardous materials. It also lists state
recycling guidelines throughout the US.
7. Health By Design. Health by Design is a diverse and growing coalition, working to bring together advocates of
community design, transportation and health to support healthy and active living. The priority goals of Health by
Design are to: Increase neighborhood, city, and regional connectivity; Increase walking, biking, and other public transit
options; Encourage land use decision making that promotes public health; Reduce dependency on automobiles.
http://www.healthbydesignonline.org/
8. “Non-GMO Shopping Guide,” and “Non-GMO Shopping Tips” are available at:
http://www.nongmoshoppingguide.com/download.html
9. Stopping Junk Mail. http://www.greenlivingtips.com/articles/192/1/Stopping-junk-mail.html . Provides information
about a number of links that can help you stop junk mail:
a. https://www.slotguard.com/ .
b. http://www.41pounds.org/ claims to be able to stop 80-95% of unwanted catalogs and junk mail.
c. https://www.catalogchoice.org/ .
10. Stopping Yellow Pages. Go to www.yellowpagesgoesgreen.org and register to be taken off the distribution list for
white and yellow page phone books. Why opt out? a) Conserves energy - companies that print them are burning up 3.2
kilowatt hours of electricity; b) Saves trees - companies that print yellow pages had more than 19,000,000 trees
destroyed; c) Saves Fuel - companies that print yellow pages are wasting 7,200,000 barrels of fossil fuel; d) Saves time easier for consumers to find up to date listings online; e) Good for the environment - stops unsolicited delivery of 540
million books per year.
11. The Natural Resources Defense Council. This is a great resource for many things. The link that follows is for
Facial Tissue, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Napkins, and Tips: http://www.nrdc.org/land/forests/gtissue.asp
12. Do you need help figuring out how to recycle unconventional things like batteries, packing peanuts, paint,
electronics, and phonebooks? Here it is: http://www.greenissexy.org/2011/11/10/round-and-round/
Footprints
Global Carbon Footprints: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/energy/great-energychallenge/global-footprints/
Water Footprint Calculator: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/freshwater/water-footprintcalculator/
Human Footprint Calculator: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/human-footprint/consumptioninteractive.html
How do I calculate my carbon footprint? http://greenliving.nationalgeographic.com/calculate-carbon-footprint2133.html
Environmental Quizzes
Electricity: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/energy/great-energy-challenge/electricity-quiz/
Oceans: http://ocean.nationalgeographic.com/ocean/oceans-quiz
Carbon Capture: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/energy/great-energy-challenge/carbon-capturequiz/?source=hp_dl5_environment_quiz20120222
What you don’t know about flights and fuel: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/energy/greatenergy-challenge/flights-and-fuel-quiz/
Climate Change: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/freshwater/freshwater-quiz-climate-change/
Green Guide Quizzes: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/green-guide/quizzes/ : quizzes for
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Sustainable food: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/green-guide/quizzes/sustainable-food/
Home insulation: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/green-guide/quizzes/home-insulationenergy-savings/
Plastics: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/green-guide/quizzes/plastics/
Green bathroom: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/green-guide/quizzes/bathroom/
Water conservation: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/green-guide/quizzes/waterconservation/
Green kitchen: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/green-guide/quizzes/kitchen/
Green bedroom: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/green-guide/quizzes/green-bedroom/
Green laundry: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/green-guide/quizzes/laundry-room/
Green gardening: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/green-guide/quizzes/gardening/
Organic foodie: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/green-guide/quizzes/organic-food/
Seasonal food: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/green-guide/quizzes/seasonal-food/
Road trip: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/green-guide/quizzes/road-trip/
Saving gas: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/green-guide/quizzes/saving-gas/
Energy conservation: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/green-guide/quizzes/energyconservation/
Green lifestyle: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/green-guide/quizzes/green-lifestyle/
Green travel: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/green-guide/quizzes/travel/
Energy IQ: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/energy/great-energy-challenge/energy-quiz/
Air conditioning: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/energy/great-energy-challenge/airconditioning-quiz/
Home heating: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/energy/great-energy-challenge/home-heating-quiz/
Environment: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/greendex/knowledge-quiz/
Environmental Calculators
Lighting: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/energy/great-energy-challenge/light-bulb-savingscalculator/
Green Guide Buying Guides
Green Guide Buying Guides: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/green-guide/buying-guides/ :
guides for air conditioners, bikes, cars, dishwashers, dryers, energy meters, fertilizers, furnaces, humidifiers,
lawnmowers, laptop computers, lightbulbs, paper products, rain barrels, refrigerators, solar chargers, televisions, toilets,
washing machines, water filters, water heaters
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/green-guide/ .
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