DIY floppy disk planters
Brit.co is a great website that can teach you how to repurpose almost anything. Upon finding this fun way to upcycle floppy disks into plant
June 12, 2012
how to host a waste-free barbecue
As the days get longer and temperatures get hotter, we look for any excuse to eat, drink, and sleep outdoors…and as many of us know,
May 30, 2012
5 reasons to start a container garden
Thanks to container gardening, it’s possible for urbanites and apartment-dwellers to grow their own food – even when space is at a premium. Getting in
May 21, 2012
award-winning innovation
Our client, Lighting Science Group had quite an impressive week at this year’s LIGHTFAIR International conference, taking home the top LIGHTFAIR International 2012 Judge’s Citation
May 16, 2012
spring is for pedals
The month of May is upon us, which means it’s time for the Ada County Highway District and
May 4, 2012
the more you know…the more you grow
It’s no secret that we here at Foerstel have a passion for all things organic. As a design firm dedicated to sustainable practices for over
April 30, 2012
Mother Nature's Graffiti
Graffiti is an art that usually carries a negative connotation. It’s illegal in most areas and let’s face it, there aren’t many things worse than
April 26, 2012
10 ways to get green on earth day
With April 22 fast approaching, we agree with our friends at Care2 that Earth Day is a holiday that deserves attention, and is worth celebrating.
April 20, 2012
set your site on artful sustainability
We like art (obviously) and sustainability is near and dear to our hearts, so when we found this web site that combines the two, we
March 27, 2012
farm bill cuts to organic agriculture
The deficit-reduction procedures adopted as part of the debt ceiling deal that became law in August 2011 have had a great impact on federally funded
March 15, 2012
what is the future of organic farming ?
The upcoming 2012 Farm Bill budget cuts are threatening the growth of organic farming and the independent small-scale organic farmer is feeling the heat. Currently
March 15, 2012
what is the farm bill?
This broad and complex piece of legislation comes up for renewal every five years and is due to expire September 2012. The Farm Bill is
March 15, 2012
The Process of Improving Sustainable Packaging
Sustainable package design is certain to be a major buzz this week at Expo West. Improving the environmental friendliness of packaging is a hot topic
March 5, 2012
winter produce bounty
We’ve collected some exceptional resources for organic, local winter produce, and put together some great tips for healthy winter eating at Organic.org, Foerstel’s organic consumer
February 7, 2012
we've only just begun
Remember The Carpenters’ lovesick melody “We’ve Only Just Begun?” So many roads to choose We’ll start out walkin’ and learn to run And yes, we’ve
January 10, 2012
people are gobbling up Tofurky!
Tofurky! You can’t say it without smiling, can you? As a very satisfied Tofurky consumer myself, I have to say “don’t knock it till you’ve
November 28, 2011
MiM happiness!
Hip-hip hooray! Three cheers for MiM, the new summer schedule, and for another sustainability effort at Foerstel. For the third year in a row, Foerstel
June 9, 2011
the ride to 6000 miles
May in Motion in Boise is a city wide promotion to get single drivers out of their cars to try alternative modes of transportation. I
June 6, 2011
