Tag: sustainable living

Business, Economy & Finance, Climate, Energy, Environment, Transit

Transitioning to a Better State with Clean Fuels Ohio

Clean Fuels Ohio (CFO), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, promotes the use of cleaner alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies in Ohio and beyond. It connects fleets, policymakers, businesses & consumers with unbiased resources and practical solutions to reduce emissions, save money, strengthen energy security, and grow Ohio’s economy. The mission of CFO is to improve air quality & health, reduce environmental pollution, and strengthen Ohio’s economy by increasing the use of cleaner, domestic fuels and energy-saving vehicles. Its vision is clean transportation across Ohio.

Guest Blog Post

The Care & Share Time Bank

Time Banks exchange services among members. The Care & Share Time Bank has over 560 members, so you’ve got over 560 people offering services to you, and over 560 people asking others to provide services to them. Potlucks are held monthly on the third Sunday of the month in Clintonville, Ohio.

Climate, Ecology, Education, Environment, Events, Living Simply, Sustainable Heros, Sustainable Living

Nurturing Kinship: Just This Farm’s Restorative Work

Sustainability, conservation, and resilience aren’t just buzzwords at Just This Farm — they’re lived values. In this inspiring interview, Simply Living Member Kevin Eigel shares how he and his wife Marcia Miller are restoring native ecosystems, cultivating biodiversity, and educating others from their home base in western Franklin County, Ohio. […]

Action Alert, Ecology, Education, Environment, Events, Homesteading, Lifestyle, Living Simply

An Inspired Journey to Local Living: Kelly Clark

In honor of World Localization Day on June 21, Simply Living is proud to host the Explore Bioregionalism event—a celebration of place-based living and the regenerative power of local communities. We’re thrilled to welcome Kelly Clark as our featured speaker. Kelly is an educator, farmer, and passionate advocate for bioregionalism. […]

Climate, Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Living Simply, Sustainable Living, Uncategorized

No-Till Gardening: Building Healthier Soil

By Angie Scheu | A Simply Living Member Perspective Every Memorial Day weekend in Central Ohio, our family dives into a tradition we affectionately refer to as “Family Gardening Weekend.” It’s our annual ritual to reconnect with the land—and with each other—through planting, prepping, and getting our hands a little […]

Ecology, Uncategorized

Cindy Lanese on Ecotherapy, Bioregionalism, and Living in Relationship with Nature

Interview by Angie Scheu | Simply Living This month in our Community Spotlight, we’re honored to feature Cindy Lanese — ecotherapist, ritualist, and dedicated advocate for healing our relationship with the Earth. Her work bridges ecological awareness, community connection, and spiritual wellness, all rooted here in Central Ohio. How did […]

About Simply Living, Action Alert, Environment, Lifestyle, Living Simply, Sustainable Living, Video

Small Steps, Big Impact! How You Can Observe #ZeroWasteDay

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 […]

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Community Update, Events, Homesteading, Lifestyle, News, Sustainable Living

“The Biggest Little Farm” is the March S.L. feature film!

The next installment of our Film Series, dedicated to bringing socially and environmentally relevant films to our community, is all set. On Saturday, March 23rd, we will showcase the inspiring documentary, The Biggest Little Farm, at the historic Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse.​ Event Details: About the Film: The Biggest […]

America Recycles Day
Action Alert, Arts & Culture, Documentary Films, Documentary Films + Local Solutions Event, Environment, Events, Lifestyle, Sustainable Living

America Recycles Day: Bridging the Gap Between Individual Action and Corporate Responsibility

As we approach America Recycles Day this Friday, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on our relationship with waste and consumption. At Simply Living, we believe in fostering sustainable communities through conscious living and education. While individual efforts in recycling and reducing waste are commendable and necessary, it’s crucial to […]

Homeless dogs in a shelter for dogs
Culture, Energy, Events, Lifestyle, Living Simply, Meaning of Life, Sustainable Living

In honor of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week

In honor of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, let’s take a moment to recognize how adopting a dog from a shelter aligns with values that support a balanced, eco-friendly lifestyle. While “reduce, reuse, recycle” is a principle we often apply to physical goods, it’s equally relevant when it comes to extending compassion and practical action toward our furry friends in need. Each adoption reflects a conscious choice to reuse resources, reduce the demand for harmful practices, and recycle love and companionship in a local, sustainable way.

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Community Update, Ecology, Events, Lifestyle, Sustainable Living

November Tree (or Shrub, Rather) of the Month – Invasive Asian Honeysuckle

Two summers ago, my neighbor approached me about planting some arborvitae along the fence-line in the alley between our two garages. Initially, I expressed hesitation because there was already a bush there providing fairly dense privacy and blocking access to my fence, and therefore, my backyard. This was important to me because I have been the victim of at least three garage break-ins. I simply can’t afford to keep replacing my lawnmower over and over. But I admitted I did love arborvitae, and so I looked into this plant providing dense coverage. Lo and behold, it was Asian honeysuckle.