Articles by Darby Minow Smith
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San Francisco artist mends clothes and builds community — just by giving a darn
Artist Michael Swaine fixes clothes for free on San Francisco streets. But he envisions going beyond fighting throwaway culture to start helping others build community.
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Sustainability doesn’t happen overnight, says Santa Monica’s Shannon Parry
Santa Monica couldn't have gotten so green without an engaged community, says its assistant director of sustainability. Solar-powered ferris wheels don't hurt, either.
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Flagstaff sustainability chief Nicole Woodman keeps a cool head as temperatures rise
It’s one thing to paint the town green if you live in left-leaning, eco-conscious climes. It’s another story altogether if you live in Arizona.
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Southern sustainability: Asheville’s Maggie Ullman says her city is greener than you think
The manager of Asheville, N.C.’s sustainability office talks about her Twitter profile, making sustainability pay, and how her city is blowing Portland out of the water.
