Making Ripples
Go Green with Words
By Amanda Bancroft The Sierra Club once partnered with the National Rifle Association for their mutual goal of conservation. But try to collaborate with diverse (often opposing) groups, and you
Volunteerism In College Creates Ripples For Life
By Amanda Bancroft Those who make ripples in the world are rarely bored. There are plenty of ways to earn money, reduce student loans, or best of all, have a
Go Off-Grid in 7 Steps
By Amanda Bancroft Recently, I connected with CountryLivingUniversity.com, whose slogan is “Skills you need now for the tough times ahead.” It isn’t an extensive website, with only three free videos
Save the Ozarks with Solar Panels
By Amanda Bancroft Sometimes, living a sustainable lifestyle is as easy as eating a delicious organic cookie. More often, it’s as hard as trying to figure out how to fuel
The Social Science of Carpooling
By Amanda Bancroft Recent studies suggest that baby opossums are better at carpooling than Americans. Just kidding. But seriously, only 10% of Americans carpool, and that includes those who ride
Wildlife Rehabilitation Superheroes
By Amanda Bancroft Ever fantasize about what it would be like to don a cape and become a superhero with special powers that you could use to save the world
Ripples Field Trips
By Amanda Bancroft Since the beginning of Ripples in the fall of 2011, we have made over 20 site visits to places where sustainability is a way of life. From
Water Independence: Catchment Systems
By Amanda Bancroft Water catchment, or rainwater harvesting, is not just for the vegetables. It’s also for drinking, cooking, cleaning, watering farm animals and even preventing urinary tract infections in
Sun Tea and Solar Cookers
By Amanda Bancroft There’s nothing like letting the sun be your chef, free of charge! With the proper safety measures, making sun tea and cooking with solar energy can enhance
Alternative Transportation Tips for Summer
Alternative transportation should instead be…
