Stories
»Local Planet Stories
Welcome to the Local Planet Stories section. Topics covered include environmental issues, the local community, public health, education, or other aspects of social consciousness. Our goal is to showcase local community members affecting positive change, recognize their deeds, build awareness and inspire others to follow suit.
Local Atlanta Company Designs and Installs Solar Canopy in Old Fourth Ward. Project features stunning design, smart engineering and renewable energy.
“Buildings, too, are the children of earth and sun” Architect Frank...
Here's the dirt on Rinse Bath & Body. Nine years ago Heather Swanepoel took stock of her life and decided to bid the corporate grind farewell. Hungry for a change, tired of frequent business travel, and in search of a...
Stop flushing money – and excess water – down the toilet. All too often in our world, seemingly small aspects of our life can, cumulatively, have a significant impact. In particular when we are talking about something...
Sustainability is an integral part of good design. Three weeks ago the Atlanta Green Drinks Networking crowd enjoyed a special evening courtesy of Matt Liotta and his wife Jennifer, who had invited fellow group members to his private...
Local Planet has long espoused the belief that most of us don’t need to change what we do in our lives to help protect the environment and strengthen our communities; we just need to be more conscious and deliberate in how we do...
Most of our readers will be familiar with Rosebud, the acclaimed Morningside restaurant, and quite a few know the owner, Ron Eyester, a 16-year restaurant veteran who has been an outspoken advocate of local food since he first picked up a...
From Sidney Clopton Lanier to Alan Jackson, many a famous Georgian has celebrated our state’s most famous river in verse and prose. Countless lesser known Georgians regularly enjoy taking a dip in it or strolling along its banks, and...
Atlanta’s own Chef Marvin Woods is chosen to kick off the “Let’s Cook” series of Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” Initiative. Our country spends billions of dollars every year on health-...
Moving to another home is stressful. It taxes your nerves, your back, and oftentimes the environment. While little can be done to reduce mental and physical stresses, a local startup is helping to reduce the environmental impact of...
Nor any drop to drink. So writes the famous English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge in his longest piece, the Rime of the Ancient Mariner. While the poem tells the story of an ill-fated sea voyage, its best-known verse could well have been...
Perhaps it’s a result of the current economic climate or maybe a response to the many other challenges we face currently, but Americans seem to be rediscovering the basics. Flashiness, pretense, and artificial are out. Today’s...
Take one part Mayberry general store, a bit of New York deli, add a pinch of natural food co-op, a twist of farmers’ market, mix in a measure of well-stocked wine shop, and season to taste with various sundries, day-to-day...
Study indicates that the health benefits of cycling outweigh the risks and a non-profit organization addresses the issue to make this a safer option.
The Sweet Auburn Curb Market has seen its share of change since it was first established close to a century ago on land cleared by the catastrophic fire that swept through Atlanta in 1917. Initially, the market was known as the...
Can gardening at school help thwart the childhood obesity epidemic? According to a recent report by the Georgia Dept. of Human Services, our nation’s children are statistically heavier and consequently sicker than ever before.
Stephanie Armistead is on a mission. Her goal is to increase awareness, educate, foster change and spur investment, ultimately making the capital of the Peach State a leader in environmental sustainability. It’s a daunting challenge...
Nestled in two of the most notably charming neighborhoods in the Southeast, Virginia-Highland and Serenbe, thrives a place where the enchantment of yesteryear is expertly folded into modern trends in children’s clothing and furniture.
A recent report by the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (available here) outlined the potential economic benefit that would result from an increase of local consumption by Georgia consumers.
..is another’s treasure, the saying goes. As we realize our planet is becoming increasingly hot, flat and crowded, to borrow from Thomas Friedman, the truth and wisdom of these words is becoming more and more clear.
A local artisan cheese maker balances family, her work, and involvement in the community.
For Mary Rigdon sustainable farming, making cheese, taking care of her children and being a leader are all in a day’s work.
Ecco takes sustainability to a new high and waste to a new low. Esquire magazine named Ecco a "Best New Restaurant in America" when the seasonal European venue, located in the heart of our fair city, opened in 2006. But the...
Eat your vegetables! Parents have been admonishing reluctant children to eat their greens for generations. Mine did and I do the same to my recalcitrant offspring. But, as it turns out, kids today really do have it harder than my...
Lewis Perkins, sustainable strategist, reminds us that's it's not just about what we put in our bodies but also what we put on our bodies and who can help here in Atlanta.
Grouper, Swordfish, Yellowfin Tuna – what do these fish have in common? Well, besides being popular selections for many diners, they are also critically endangered. Goin’ Coastal, a neighborhood fish joint offering sustainable...
Lewis Perkins, Sustainability Strategist | With a city full of great restaurants, why not eat somewhere "green?" Lewis helps us decide where to eat when we want to eat "green" in Atlanta.
Chef Julia LeRoy answers the challenge. Our newest team member shares her views on how nature, food and health are interconnected and what each of us can do to improve all three.
Let's cut through the smoke and noise. Commonly held beliefs about idling car engines are costly myths that waste fuel, pollute the environment and damage engines. It turns out, idle engines kill more than just time.
The debate continues but Georgia Organics offers a compelling story. Is buying organic worth the extra cost? Here is a Top Ten list you should consider.
Imagine the peaceful tranquility of Thoreau’s Walden, mix in a bit of beautiful rustic southern countryside and about 200 head of the finest dairy cows and what you get is the Johnston Dairy Farm, a family owned and operated farm...
The nutrition message is surprisingly and tragically missing from many athletic role models, but for Andrew Johnston, the All American Triathlete, Georgia Olympic Distance Triathlon Champion, and Olympic-Qualifying Cyclist, it is the...
More Stories
Local Atlanta Company Designs and Installs Solar Canopy in Old Fourth Ward. Project features stunning design, smart...
Here's the dirt on Rinse Bath & Body. Nine years ago Heather Swanepoel took stock of her life and decided to bid...
Stop flushing money – and excess water – down the toilet. All too often in our world, seemingly small aspects...
Sustainability is an integral part of good design. Three weeks ago the Atlanta Green Drinks Networking crowd enjoyed a...
Local Planet was started by people like you who realize that we’re not on this planet alone. Everything we do affects the people and environment around us. And each of us in our daily lives can make small decisions that cumulatively have an enormous positive effect, like who we do business with. Local Planet was born with the simple, straightforward mission to help connect socially conscious and environmentally sustainable businesses with like-minded people. We seek out these businesses, to help tell their story and to support them in any way possible. Why not join us? The first step is to sign up for our newsletter and register as a Local Planet member. It’s easy and free. In return, we’ll send you regular updates and great discount offers from businesses that are doing more than making money. They’re making a difference.
©2010 Local Planet LLC All rights reserved. 934 Glenwood Avenue Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30316 Tel: 404-592-5740 Fax: 404-592-5741
advertisement
