Composting 101: ISLR Training Guide

The Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ISLR) has released Composting 101, a home composting guide that covers the fundamentals of community composting and prepares participants to establish and manage composting projects that both engage and serve their communities....

Tribal Resilience Action Database

Tribes across the country are leading the way in resilience—adapting to wildfires, floods, heatwaves, and changes to cultural and natural resources while protecting their communities, lands, and traditions. The Tribal Resilience Action Database is a free tool designed...

Alaska Bulk Fuel Study Survey

Funders cannot keep up with the growing costs of bulk fuel infrastructure repair and replacement in rural Alaska. The Denali Commission and the Alaska Energy Authority have developed a survey to answer this question: Can aggregating some or all aspects of bulk fuel...

Estimating the Cost of Food Waste to American Consumers: EPA Report

On April 4, EPA released the report, “Estimating the Cost of Food Waste to American Consumers.” EPA’s research shows that, on average, a family of four spends almost $3,000 per year on food that never gets eaten. Wasting food wastes the labor and other resources spent...

After a Flood: EPA Flyer

April showers can bring May flowers but can also bring unwanted flooding with harmful consequences. Flood water that enters your home can make the air inside unhealthy. Mold can grow on wood, drywall, carpet and furniture if they remain wet for more than 24-48 hours....