Creating a sustainable and compassionate community
This past weekend, we were honored to host a special event about Bioregionalism. Kelly Clark (of the GLESS Bioregion in NE Ohio) led us through a rich discussion about what a bioregion is and how one might take shape here in Central Ohio. What emerged was a shared desire among […]
By Simply Living & Central Ohio Women in the TradesJune 2, 2025 Course Schedule This summer, Simply Living and Central Ohio Women in the Trades (CoWIT) are thrilled to launch a hands-on, practical workshop series designed to help Central Ohioans weatherproof their homes, reduce energy costs, and build resilience in […]
Ready to make a difference this Earth Month? Join the Simply Living Eco challenge Team! Every April, we participate in the Earth Month Eco Challenge, a fun, interactive platform hosted by Ecochallenge.org that empowers individuals and teams to take meaningful daily actions for a healthier planet. Whether it’s conserving water, […]
This Sunday, March 30th, marks the International Day of Zero Waste—a global call to rethink our consumption, reduce our waste footprint, and build a more sustainable future. At Simply Living, this mission is in lockstep with our core values of minimalism, sustainability, and intentional living. Waste isn’t just an environmental […]
As a long time advocate for living simply I often hear people say “that’s good for you, Chuck, but it won’t be enough – we need to change the system.” They’re not exactly being dismissive, but perhaps damning with faint praise. I heartily agree that changing systems – lots of […]
On April 20 the School of Environment and Natural Resources at Ohio State University organized an Earth Day event called Time to Act on Climate Change. On tap was a long list of distinguished speakers including university President Kristina Johnson, slated to receive the Chadwick Award for efforts to address […]
In case you needed help getting started. By Sarah Lazarovic Sarah Lazarovic is an award-winning artist, creative director, freelance animator and filmmaker, and journalist, covering news and cultural events in comic form. She is the author of A Bunch of Pretty Things I Did Not Buy. Reprinted from the Winter 2022 issue […]
Fellow Steward of the Earth: You may think this is just a chain letter, but, I assure you, it is a whole lot more! The climate crisis is accelerating! Globally storms are bigger and stronger; destructive floods, droughts and fires are occurring worldwide; Refugees are escaping starvation and brutality – […]
The People’s Solar Project is a demonstration community solar and microgrid that will generate 5 MW of solar energy to power 80 homes, five churches and two city schools in a 300-acre area on Cooke Road.
The Fire Drill Fridaysemonstrations are virtual now. This Independence Day edition is a must watch event.
Since Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (aka AOC) and Ed Markey introduced the Green New Deal (GND) resolution in Congress late last year, the buzz made AOC an instant star, spawned the youth-based Sunrise movement, and gave a shot of adrenalin to environmentalists who “get it” that global warming is real and […]
Humans are a force of nature. At the same time that human activities alter the basic elements of life – earth, air, water, and fire – those elements change human life in turn. This riveting and visually rich drama blends art and science as we follow renowned environmental photographer James […]
Creating a compassionate and sustainable world through personal, community and cultural transformation.