-
Solar Power Myths Dispelled
Read more: Solar Power Myths DispelledA few weeks ago I had the opportunity to tour a large scale solar power array on the western edge of Lincoln, Nebraska. I have read about projects like this and have heard just about…
-
Utility Scale Solar: A Nebraska First
Read more: Utility Scale Solar: A Nebraska FirstLocated north of Interstate 80 just west of Lincoln on a dirt road is Nebraska’s first utility scale solar system. To be classified as utility scale a system has to produce at least 2 megawatts…
-
Composting Toilets
Read more: Composting ToiletsOne of my toilets is inconsistent in its ability to function as such despite repeated attempts to fix it. When I told my husband, in a mostly joking manner, that we should get a composting…
-
Celebrate Earth Day: 5 Simple Ways to Go Green
Read more: Celebrate Earth Day: 5 Simple Ways to Go GreenToday marks the 51st Earth Day which began April 22, 1970 as a way to bring environmental awareness to the masses. The idea started with Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin, who was concerned about the…
-
Three Sisters Gardening
Read more: Three Sisters GardeningAt some point this winter I came across the idea of three sisters gardening and made a note in my planner to do some more research before spring. Well spring is here and I’m hopefully…
-
9 Ways to Reuse Wood From an Old Deck
Read more: 9 Ways to Reuse Wood From an Old DeckTwo weekends ago my husband and I decided to tear out the massive deck on the side of our new home. What appeared to be a nice outdoor space when we purchased the home was…
-
Compost Bin 2.0
Read more: Compost Bin 2.0A little over a year ago I built my first compost bin and while it worked okay and was cheap to construct, it had several disadvantages. I diverted 16 months worth of food scraps and…
-
Navigating Sustainable Choices in Modern Life
Read more: Navigating Sustainable Choices in Modern LifeEvery so often someone challenges me on why I care so much about being sustainable. If I don’t have or plan on having children why do I try to hard to reduce waste, conserve energy,…
-
Sustainable Living: 2021 Green Resolutions
Read more: Sustainable Living: 2021 Green ResolutionsIt has been a year since I started down a path to creating a more sustainable household. Some choices have been easy and others more difficult. It has not been perfect and I am nowhere…
-
Sustainable Holiday Decorations
Read more: Sustainable Holiday DecorationsEvery year since I was born I received two Christmas ornaments, one from my mom and the other from my grandmother. Over time the ornaments began reflecting my personality, with a series of Taz ornaments…
a planning blog about sustainability – economic, environmental, and social
Search all articles below or view by category
Popular Posts
About the Author
Stephanie Rouse, author and creator behind The Planning Lady, is a planner passionate about creating a more sustainable future.
Contact
Your message has been sent
The Planning Lady 