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Insist on Healthy Food by Voting with your Wallet!

Buy Local, Buy Organic - Vote with your Dollars!

I've recently run across several articles (some of them old, some of them new) that continue to astound me as to the STUPIDITY and greed of the industrialized food production system and the complete lack of the FDA and our government to ensure that the food being distributed in this country is safe!  Yes, yes I know .... there is lots of lobby $$$ out there lining the pockets of those that are supposed to be in charge and overseeing the safety of our food.

But I say we as consumers have a LOT of money that can affect change as well!

Did you know that in a recent study released regarding US Food & Beverage spending, Austin was ranked #1: spending a whopping $12,500 annually per household on groceries & dining out (of course that also includes our "adult beverages" too - yipes!) See results: http://www.bundle.com/article/food-spending-in-the-biggest-US-cities-11040

So ... need some info to get you on board with this concept of becoming a more discriminating shopper? ... even if it seems to cost more (honestly ... the unhealthy alternatives are much more costly)

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Submitted by Curah Beard on Thu, 06/10/2010 - 10:16am

Award Winning Displays at 2010 Austin Green Living Expo

Announcing Award Winning Displays from the 2010 Austin Green Living Expo

Kudos to all the wonderful exhibits we had at last month's Austin Green Living Expo. The event was so comprehensive and we were very pleased with all that the show had to offer.  The event was educational, enlightening as well as fun!  AND TASTY!!  So much good food!  Again thanks to all the vendors that came together to create such a wonderful event.  We look forward to the 2011 event which will continue to grow and expand.  (More on that in a minute)

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Submitted by Curah Beard on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 7:47am

Get Your Green Education at Austin Green Living Expo

One of the best things about the Austin Green Living Expo is that it has GREAT educational opportunities ALL WEEKEND!  April 23-25 at the Aus

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Submitted by Curah Beard on Mon, 03/22/2010 - 8:39am

Exhibit Opportunities at the Green Living Expo

Don't Miss your Chance to Exhibit at the
Austin Green Living Expo
April 23-25
Austin Convention Center
 

This Earth Day Consumers are looking for sustainable solutions for their everyday actions in how they:
LIVE: Organic Cleaners, Holistic Health, Fitness & Nutrition, Local & Fair Trade purchases, Eco-Tourism & Life Events
BUILD: Green Builders & Remodelers, Energy-Efficient and Eco-Friendly Products, Sustainable Interiors.
GROW: Native Landscaping, Backyard Gardens, Organic Gardening & Lawn Products
FUEL: Renewable Energy, Alternative Fuels, Transportation Options
EAT: Organic & Locally produced foods, Fair Trade foods, Vegan & Vegetarian cooking, Local Restaurants.  (Ask about Cooking Demonstrations)
WORK: Sustainable Business Practices, Green Office Products & Furniture, Eco-Packaging and Marketing.
PLAY: Eco-Tourism, Eco-Products for Kids & Baby, Eco-Pets
LEARN: Green Jobs Training, Community Involvement, Personal Development, Kids Educational Programs
 

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Submitted by Curah Beard on Tue, 03/02/2010 - 10:09am

Austin's Wealth of Green Resources

What a Wealth of Green Resources we have here in Austin! 

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Submitted by Curah Beard on Wed, 02/24/2010 - 5:57pm
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