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Sustainability

Earthen Uprise
Kleiwerks International uses the most basic of natural resources to build communities
 
Dream Team
Appalachian State University students envision, design, and build a self-sufficient home in hopes of earning top honors.
 
A Lush Life
Anne Martin champions resilient mosses as the key to greener landscapes
 
Cool Idea

By the time november hits Western North Carolina, the vibrant greens that coat the region’s summertime landscape are long gone.

Design Leap

At the heart of every business plan is a mission statement.

The Greener Good

Certain places stand out for their sustainable initiatives—San Francisco, the king when it comes to recycling, and Portland, Oregon, an epicenter for green building, come to mind.

Evergreen Solar Farm

It’s a sunny spring afternoon, and Michael Shore is about to take a group of Buncombe County high school students on a tour of the future. Well, at least the energy part of it.

Outside the Box

Three Boone entrepreneurs are cracking the lid on container eco-homes

Sprout it Out

Peter Waskiewicz knows the potential of seeds better than most. He’s the founder of Sow True Seed, an Asheville company that specializes in open-pollinated, heirloom, and organically produced vegetable and flower seeds.

Recycled Art

Trash to Treasure: Meet three artists who give discarded objects a fresh interpretation