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TABLE OF CONTENTSAllies + Activists ...................................................................4Auto AlternAtives .............................................................6recycling MAtters.............................................................9greener Footsteps ............................................................ 10Ask the experts ..................................................................... 12shop locAl ................................................................................ 14Fresh MArkets ......................................................................... 18conscious Dining ................................................................ 20the greAt outDoors ........................................................ 22

GrEEN GuidE 2011

Welcome to the annual NUVO Green Guide, the CityGuides installment they said would not be possible.

Why did they say that? Because they are nabobs of negativity, that’s why. And who, pray tell, are “they”? They are the folks who think that green is for losers, that only unwashed hippies give a hoot about the environment, and that ruining the state, country and planet with mindless, profligate behavior is the ideal way to run a world.

We beg to differ.

We think the planet is a pretty nice place. And regardless, it’s the only one we have within cosmic spitting distance. We also think that Indianapolis best get on the green bandwagon before the climate change shit hits the habitat fan.

That’s why we’ve gone to all the trouble to round up your best resources for living as green as possible in Indy. From a list of your best allies in fighting to keep our planet alive, to the answers to all your recycling questions, to top picks in where to eat, shop and ride your bike for maximum healthy living and enjoyment!

So check out our Green Guide, enjoy our tips and send us your own to editors@nuvo.net. Better yet, come to the Earth Day Festival, this Saturday, April 23, at White River State Park and hang out. We’ll be glad to see you.

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Butler University’s Center for Urban EcologyMore than half of the world’s population now lives in cities. And in the U.S., it’s closer to 80 percent. Cities have a large role to play in mitigating climate change and Butler’s Center for Urban Ecology gets that. Since 2004, the school has used Indianapolis as their laboratory as they’ve studied urban farms, wildlife in the city, water conservation and how buildings affect bird migration patterns. In 2010, CUE started a half-acre garden on campus and sold fresh produce to the campus’ food provider. With the Indianapolis Canal, White River and plenty of green space in their backyard, CUE is the very definition of a local environmental organization. www.butler.edu/cueb/, 4600 Sunset Ave. 940-6505

Central Indiana Land TrustHaving trouble finding natural beauty in the city? CILTI is working to make nature a more common sight in central Indiana. In one of the most inspiring acts of conservation imaginable, CILTI literally buys up land all over central Indiana. They are stopping the sprawl of overdevelopment and McMansion proliferation by securing acres of natural growth, like Oliver’s Woods Nature Preserve near Keystone at the Crossing. Through protection partnerships, conservation agreements and nature preserves, sometimes the amount of acres is small; sometimes it reaches triple digits. Every little bit helps add up to lot of nature. www.conservingindiana.org, 324 W. Morris Street, Suite 210, 631-5263

City of Indianapolis’ Office of SustainabilityThere are plenty of things we would all like to see happen in Indy when it comes to sustainability. So it helps that The Man — i.e. the politicians leading the city — understand the importance of sustainability. So, kudos to Mayor Greg Ballard for recognizing the importance of sustainability. On top of that, they’re even taking some action. The office has been proactive about keeping raw sewage out our waterways, while adding tens of miles of new bikes lanes, encouraging curbside recycling and promoting urban gardens and the Cultural Trail. We won’t reach Mayor Ballard’s goal of becoming the “most sustainable city in the Midwest” overnight, but it’s a helluva start. www.sustainindy.org

Earth Charter IndianaTheir mission: “catalyzing mainstream enthusiasm for sustainability throughout Indiana.” Sounds like ours! This organization is a local chapter of Earth Charter International and is celebrating their 10th anniversary this year. They launched the Sustainable Indiana 2016 project, an ambitious effort designed to create a balance between people, industry, and nature. Why 2016? Because it’s Indiana’s bicentennial, goofball! This is a laudable goal for a state near the bottom in most categories regarding the environment and human health. Active in the community, they’ve organized projects like the Indiana Sustainable Living Fair, the Eat Local

Challenge and Food Independence Day. www.earthcharterindiana.org, 3535 Kessler Boulevard, North Drive, 525-1856

Friends of White RiverThe White River needs all the friends it can get. It’s gotten a bad rap for a couple hundred years now, from the fact that it’s basically non-navigable to larger boats, to its present, antiquated combined sewer overflow system that dumps human sewage into the river every time it rains. Despite the fact that the White River drains all or part of 40 Indiana counties, it’s still the forgotten river. Friends of White River strives to change that, through education, events and ongoing, tender loving care. Don’t miss the opportunity to join in the next river clean up. The clean ups normally last half a day at the most, they feed you lunch, and you can meet new folks who care about the same things you do. www.friendsofwhiteriver.org, P.O. Box 90171, 46290;

Green Broad RippleGreat neighborhoods aren’t just great because they’re fun places to live, they’re also inherently green because everything is closer together; making it easy to ditch your car. Besides downtown, Broad Ripple is one of the most walkable areas in Indianapolis. But Green Broad Ripple doesn’t want to stop there. Green Broad Ripple is helping the community take the next step in becoming a sustainable neighborhood by creating urban gardens, greening alleys, recycling tons of glass from Broad Ripple Square, and they’re looking to do

even more. Indy’s best neighborhood continues to set a good green example. www.greenbroadripple.org, P.O. Box 301092, 46203; 765-744-9665

Green Piece IndySorry, this isn’t the place to get organic weed, but GPI does have tips on where to find just about everything else organic in Indy. Green Piece Indy sends out an email newsletter with easy, local planet-saving tips. We think we pretty much know everything there is to know about all-things-environment, but GPI always teaches us a thing or two. But just because you want to save the planet doesn’t mean you’re against saving money. Green Piece Indy’s got you covered. Sign up for their GreenClippings email to get green deals, or pay just $15 for their Green Savings Indy book for big savings on local green products. Because going green can make you richer. greenpieceindy.com, tips@greenpieceindy.com

Health By DesignThis local organization wants to get you out of your car, but it’s not grand larceny. Instead, they promote communities where physical activity is an intrinsic part of our neighborhoods, transportation systems, buildings, park, and open space. Physical activity, as they put it, “has been engineered out of many parts of American life.” Health By Design wants that to change by advocating for improvement of our built environments to encourage exercise and connection to the community. Their Urban Planning

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Scholar Series brings experts to Indy to discuss the impact of urban design on health and the environment. www.healthbydesignonline.org, 401 W. Michigan St., 352-3844

Hoosier Environmental CouncilIt’s good to know that HEC has our back when it comes to everything environmental in Indiana. They do so by educating the public through their various public forums and programming, as well as using the Statehouse as a platform to try and effect change politically — which surely must be one of the most onerous tasks imaginable in Indiana, where business is always first, no matter the impact on the planet.. Led by Jesse Kharbanda, the almost 30-year old HEC is the state’s largest environmental organization, and they are constantly pushing for sustainability in our urban and rural communities, while watching over the air, water and soil. www.hecweb.org, 3951 N. Meridian Suite 100, 685-8800

Hoosier Interfaith Power & LightImagine if all the churches in Indiana made a commitment to green their congregations. It would make a pretty big impact. Bringing people together of all faiths, the new Hoosier IPL organization is committed to educating churches throughout the state about the importance of conserving energy and using less carbon in places of worship, and in turn educating the entire state. The organization is part of a national group that considers itself the “religious response to global warming.” Indiana could definitely use a little help from above when it comes to the environment. 130 E. Washington St., (888) 346-2631

Indiana CAFO WatchBarbara Sha Cox leads this statewide activist organization in doing what its name says: watching CAFOs. Well, they aren’t just watching them, they’re also fighting back. Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations are cramming millions of animals — poultry, swine, cows — into small buildings, fouling the local environment, increasing antibiotic resistance, while creating a horrific existence for the poor creatures. Methane bubbles hover over manure pits, threatening to burst, while Indiana’s rural roads are torn apart by trucks hauling crap to giant crap-fields. Sounds nightmarish enough, eh? Well, try living next to one. It’ll literally make you sick. www.indianacafowatch.com, (765) 962-2184

Indiana Citizens’ Alliance for TransitHere in Indiana, like most places in the U.S., we’re addicted to cars. But ICAT wants you to know there’s a way out — and it involves never having to go to the gas station again. It’s called public transportation. (See our 10 ways to lose your car.) This statewide organization helps educate Indiana about the benefits of not driving, but instead taking public transportation. They’re keen on increasing and improving transportation options throughout Indiana. And when legislators try to cut the already meager budget, they’re out there fighting it and helping to equip you with the knowledge to educate our legislators on why public transportation is important to everyone. www.indianacat.org

Indy CogHas anyone in Indy done more in the past two years to promote cycling and enrich its community in such a short time than Indy Cog? This membership-based organization started in 2009 and has since been Indy’s voice for cycling. And by building a strong biking community they are able to advocate and educate our city about the importance of bicycles in the city and how to best accommodate our two-wheeled friends. Their slick Web site is the place to go for everything bike-related in Indianapolis. Indy Cog helps make biking in the city not only safe, but cool, with their frequent bike expeditions that almost always include stops at the local breweries. www.theindycog.com

Keep Indianapolis BeautifulHoused in one of the greenest buildings in the city, KIB gathers the volunteer power of tens of thousands of Hoosier do-gooders each year to make our city a better, more environmentally-friendly place. From their neighborhood clean-ups, to creating pocket parks and other green spaces, to planting forests of trees each year, KIB and its volunteers make a big difference in Indy by rejuvenating its neighborhoods and communities. For example, recently, with 9,000 volunteers from Eli Lilly they shut down I-70 for most of a day to plant 1,600 trees and more than 72,000 perennials and shrubs. Be sure to get involved with the next volunteer project. www.kibi.org, 1029 Fletcher Ave. Suite 100, 264-7555

Lights out Indy This spring and fall millions of bird will migrate through Indy. Unfortunately a number of them won’t make it because bright lights from large buildings lures insects which in turn draws the birds — resulting in bird-collisions with the buildings. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates 100 million birds die each year from building collisions. Lights out Indy wants that to change. It encourages buildings to turn off all unnecessary lights from midnight until dawn during peak migration periods. So far it has convinced the Central Library, IMA, NCAA headquarter, and Indiana Forensic & Health Sciences Lab, to go lights-out. Is your building next? It reduces energy cost AND it’s good for the birds; we call that a win-win. lightsoutindy.org

Nature Conservancy of IndianaLocated downtown in the uber-green Efroymson Conservation Center, Indiana’s Nature Conservancy chapter is working hard to protect our state’s ever-depleting resources and natural habitats. It’s not an easy task, but fortunately it’s one they’re up for. For more than 50 years, the Nature Conservancy of Indiana has been acquiring land to forever preserve it. In all they’ve protected over 67,000 acres from sprawl and development at 187 sites throughout the state. But they aren’t greedy with the land they’ve protected. Many of the nature preserves are open to the public with maintained hiking trails. Check out their Web site for locations. www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/indiana 620 East Ohio Street, 951-8818

People for Urban Progress When the RCA Dome was demolished, the work of People for Urban Progress was just getting started. They came up with the brilliant idea of saving 13 acres of the dome material to use as shade structures in Indy’s parks and to make a bunch of kick-ass bags, wallets and purses. But their mission isn’t just about repurposing. PUP also advocates for stronger public transportation and good urban design to help Indianapolis become more sustainable, and is working to get a car-sharing program up and running to make not owning a car in Indy less impossible. Stop by and see them anytime, but especially during any First Friday event. www.peopleup.org, 1043 Virginia Ave.

United States Green Building Council — Indiana ChapterAccording to EPA statistics, buildings account for 38 percent of carbon dioxide emissions, 39 percent of total energy use and 68 percent of total electricity consumption. Buildings are bad! So what to do? Live in a tent? Build a hogan or debris hut? Hell, no, build a better building — an energy-efficient building, a LEED-certified structure. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, and it’s the standard by which we rate the energy efficiency of a building. The USGBC is a great resource to understand what LEED buildings are out there, along with upcoming events where you can learn more. www.usgbc-in.org/projects

Valley WatchOur social justice itches get scratched by watchdogs, and Valley Watch is one of Indiana’s best watchdogs. Championed by photographer and activist John Blair, Valley Watch has, for 30 years, been fighting to protect and preserve the environment in the Ohio River Valley. And there’s a profound need, as that region is replete with coal-fired power plants; you could safely say they are at the center of a toxic storm. The site features news, announcements, photo albums and a library but mostly promotes community — common people rising up to fight for a livable place. valleywatch.net, 800 Adams Ave., Evansville, Ind., (812) 464-5663

Workforce, Inc. Ever wonder where your recycled e-waste goes? Workforce, Inc. is one of those places. And you should be eager to take your e-waste there because they’re providing a double dose of good work. They keep toxic e-waste out of landfills, but they also hire ex-offenders to take apart and dispose of the electronics. Since 2005 Workforce has successfully processed over 5 million pounds of e-waste, and almost 90 percent of the employees stay out of prison. The result is a group of ex-offenders equipped with work skills and renewed confidence to transition back into their greener community. www.work-force-inc.com, 754 N. Sherman Dr., 532-1367

Hoosier Interfaith Power & Light: clockwise, from the top: The Venerable Dr. Zundui; Rev. Mary Ann Macklin; Rev. T. Wyatt Watkins; Rev. E. Anne Henning Byfiield; K. P. Singh, member, Sikh Satsang of Indianapolis

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AUtO AlteRnAtiveSBicycle Garage IndianapolisBGI is one of the best bike shops in town, especially if you’re a beginner looking to dump your car for a bike. With one of the largest selections of bikes in the state of Indiana and an eager and friendly staff, you’ll find a custom-fit bike that meets all your needs. And they really take care of their new bike owners, with accessory discounts, a “first flat free” discount, and if you find a new bike advertised somewhere else in Indianapolis that’s cheaper, they’ll refund twice the difference. More than a bike shop, BGI has been on the forefront of making Indy a bicycle-friendly city. bgindy.com 4130 East 82nd St. 842-4140

Bike lanesIndianapolis is no Portland when it comes to biking, but biking in Indy does have a lot going for it, thanks to folks like BGI. Considered a bronze-level bike-friendly city by the League of American Bicyclists, Indianapolis is sure to gain more notoriety if the city follows through with plans to add 200 miles of bike lanes over the next 12 years. And while the flat landscape doesn’t provide a challenge for experienced riders, it makes it easier for beginners to take up biking. And with the Monon and The Cultural Trail, taking up biking is possible for all levels.

CICSIn 2009, NUVO joined the Central Indiana Commuter Services, which helped us become part of the Green Business Initiative by the Greater

Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce. CICS is all about reducing air pollution and traffic density in the city through a variety of programs including carpooling, vanpooling and other options that promote commuting opportunities for employees. Besides, what better way to meet people in your neighborhood than to carpool to work with them? Don’t worry, CICS offers a free “Emergency Ride Home” service in case something goes wrong, like a sick kid. www.327ride.net, 212 W. 10th Street, Suite C485, 327-7433

City Market’s bicycle hubSo you work downtown, you want to bike and you’ve mapped out your route to include the Monon or the Cultural Trail or one of the new bikelanes. Only problem is, you have to arrive to your office fresh as a flower, not all bedraggled and sweaty. What to do? Well, by late spring, you’ll simply ride to City Market to the city’s first bicycle hub, where you can lock your bike, take a shower, and get all spiffy for your job. Plus, you’ll get to meet others who biked, and thus make some new friends along the way. www.indycm.com, 222 E. Market St., 634-9266

Cultural TrailIt’s a pain driving downtown, so why does anyone do it when there’s the Indianapolis Cultural Trail? The eight brilliant miles (and counting) make us want to walk and bike on it over and over again. This world-class trail is perfect for biking, walking, and running. Started in 2007, the trail

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connects the city’s cultural districts and also makes it easy for visitors to get around. Plus, with some fantastic public art and beautiful landscaping, you might forget in a downtown of a big city. Find out more and get a map at www.indyculturaltrail.org

Freewheelin’If you’re not old enough, you can’t drive anyway. So how are you supposed to get around the city? Freewheelin’ has your back. They take unloved bikes and turned them back into well functioning two-wheeled beauties. Then they sell the bikes at an affordable price, anywhere from $20-$300. Allowance run dry? Not a problem. Their program teaches kids 10-15 years old the basics of bike mechanics. And after 10 lessons, and once proficiency in bike ownership is demonstrated, the bike is theirs. If you have a bike you don’t use sitting around donate it to Freewheelin’. www.freewheelinbikes.org 418 E 34th St. 429-7973

IndyGoIf you don’t have time to walk everywhere, take the bus. Take advantage of dirt cheap $60 month-long pass. (Hey, isn’t that what you spent on gas last week?) When you do you’ll feel free from the shackles of potholes, gas pumps, and congestion. Let your IndyGo bus driver worry about all that while you catch up on reading, make some phone calls (not too personal please) and just relax. Now that you’re thinking about more than red lights and road rage, you’ll probably wonder why the heck the Statehouse wanted to cut transit funds. www.indygo.net

Mega Bus Indianapolis doesn’t have high-speed rail (yet – ever?). But if you’re looking to take a road trip and leave your car

parked in the garage, this might be your best bet. They have routes to Chicago, Columbus or Cincinnati. And if you’re flexible with the date and time you go, you can get seats for as low as $1, one way. We did not make that up! Leave from downtown Indy and you can be in Chicago in just over 3 hours. What are you waiting for? Go book your next trip on their Web site now! (Before we buy up the cheap seats.) us.megabus.com (877) 462-6342

Pedal and ParkOkay, so you’ve been listening to us go on and on about bicycling, but you’re paranoid about your bike getting stolen when you’re showing off your wheels by riding to festivals, Indians games and other events. Put the worries aside, because Pedal and Park is waiting for you. Staffed largely by volunteers, the P&P people set up an area for bicycles, so when you pedal on up, they tag the bikes, and store them safely while you wander the tundra, helmet in hand, impressing all the young lads and ladies. It’s free and it’s a great way to participate in a community project. pedalandpark.org

WalkIf you live in the ‘burbs this likely doesn’t apply to you (go back to “moving mindfully”). For everyone else, consider walking, humanity’s oldest and surest exercise. You likely live near a few places you frequent. Get out of the habit of driving everywhere and try walking to the places close to you. Get creative. If you live near a grocery store but drive there to carry your groceries, consider buying a small cart, or just buy less and carry it home. Once you start walking more you’ll feel more connected to your neighborhood and happily notice your buns o’ steel.

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AbitibiWhat a strange, exotic name, eh? Sounds like it would open a magic wall in a mountain or something. No, Abitibi is another recycling service, this one more geared toward businesses. Like the “Drop off” containers, you see Abitibi dumpsters everywhere, but your business can get an Abitibi container and you can actually make money from the recyclables you place in it. It’s magic after all! Abitibi — AKA Paper Retriever — can be a good option for your business, especially if you don’t have a lot of glass to worry about. www.paperretriever.com

GreenCycleApproximately 20 percent of the solid waste in landfills is yard waste. Incredible, isn’t it? You can’t burn it in city limits. And what do you do with all those grass clippings? We humbly suggest you take your yard waste to GreenCycle’s various locations, to dispose of it responsibly. GreenCycle has been keeping yard waste out of landfills and turning it into mulch, compost, and topsoil for almost 20 years. They also accept pallets and grind them up with the tree trimmings, brush and clean wood into a mulch for use in playgrounds, making children safer. Cue orchestra! www.greencycle.net, 1103 W. Troy Ave., 780-8175

Indiana Recycling CoalitionThe Indiana Recycling Coalition is a statewide organization dedicated to education and legislative reform about all-things-recycling. Sound sexy? You betcha! Because whatever you don’t recycle ends up in landfills, streams and ditches and imperils wildlife. Not to mention uglyfying the landscape.

That’s not sexy. They recently developed a Web site (indianarecycles.org) that’s a one-stop shop of what and where to recycle in Indiana. Now that it’s illegal to trash electronics, you’ll want to check out their e-scrap resources. Plus, their annual conference brings in all the recycling potentates from around the state. This year’s conference is May 10-12. www.indianarecycling.org, 1500 N. Delaware St., 632-5915

Recycle Indianapolis ‘Drop-Off’ containersYou’re driving around with a trunk full of bottles after a long night of partying. It’s weighing down your car and reducing your gas mileage. There, looming before you like an oasis is a Recycle Indianapolis ‘Drop-Off’ container, sitting in a parking lot. Behold! You pull in and back up and before you know it your car is lighter than air. Sound like a fantasy? Think again, it’s real. These containers take glass, #1 - #7 plastics, aluminum, tin, and steel beverage and food cans, empty aerosol cans, newspapers and magazines. For a list of locations: www.sustainindy.org/drop-off-locations.cfm

Republic Waste ServicesOkay, you don’t want to drive around with your recyclables, partly because it’s kind of contradictory to burn carbon looking for a place to recycle, so sign up for a curbside program for a nominal fee. Contact Republic Waste Services, the largest recycler in Indiana, and they will bring you a giant blue container on wheels. No, don’t put the kids in it. Instead, put almost everything in it that’s not organic (or e-waste or Styrofoam).

Every two weeks a dinosaur-looking truck comes and empties it for you, and presto! You are ready to fill it again. www.indywaste.com, 832 Langsdale Ave., 917-7300

ToxdropNo, that’s not the name of some new, exotic candy that will sooth your sore throat. Toxdrop, a service offered by the city where you can load up your CFLs, paint cans, fire extinguishers, antifreeze, and unwanted spouses. We made up that last part to see if you were paying attention. It takes on all the yucky stuff. The ToxDrop program has diverted 1 million pounds a year of hazardous household waste from the city’s sewers, waterways, and landfills. For a list of all the toxic crap they take, along with locations, check out their Web site. www.sustainindy.org/toxdrop.cfm, 2700 South Belmont, 327-2234

VermicompostingWant to compost your food waste but don’t have a place outside to do it? Or maybe you just don’t want compost in your yard. Just stick a sturdy container with some worms, shredded newspaper, and your food scraps under sink, and the worms will be churning out garden food in no time! There’s a little more to it (but not much). You can get a kit, or you can just search on YouTube for step-by-step guides to starting your own vermicomposting bin. After that you just let the worms do all the work. They don’t even charge!

Recycling StyrofoamWe’re not your mother. We know you don’t finish all your food when you go out to eat. And then you get the rest to go. In Styrofoam. You take

it home, eat the rest later and then you throw the Styrofoam away. But it’s living on forever in the landfill. Recycling Styrofoam is an oxymoron. Just stop using it. If you need to take food home, bring your own (clean) container. Or better yet tell your favorite restaurant to stop using Styrofoam container and switch to biodegradable containers. But if you must use Styrofoam take it to Disposal Alternatives or (packaging peanuts) to the UPS Store. http://daoindy.com/

E-wasteYou don’t have a choice anymore. Since the beginning of this year it has been illegal to trash your e-waste. If put in landfill the toxic materials (lead and mercury) in your e-crap can do serious damage to groundwater. So what do you do? Well first off stop buying so damn much of it. But we know that you want to read Nuvo.net, so when you do have to upgrade and can’t find any other uses for it, make sure to recycle it. Check out this web site to see where you should take it: www.sustainindy.org/ecycle.cfm

Citizen’s Transfer StationAs part of your normal trash service, you can put out the occasional couch or large appliance. But, if you have a LOT of giant crap like couches, stoves, etc. you can drop them off nearly any Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Marion County Citizens’ Transfer Station located at 2700 S. Belmont Ave. It’s $2 a car load or $5 a truckload — cheap for getting it out of your yard so your neighbors don’t think they live next to crackheads. Unless you are, in which case we can’t help. For more info: www.sustainindy.org/citizens-transfer-statio.cfm

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GReeneR fOOtStepSBuy/shop localEvery single green guide we put out — hell, every issue of NUVO — we keep emphasizing this, but is there any better way to be a good steward of the earth than by buying local? Not only does supporting the local keep resources in the local economy, but you know where your stuff is coming from, whether it’s the local farmer, artisan or restaurateur. You know whom to praise if it’s good, and whom to take it back to if you have a beef, so to speak. It’s the Golden Rule, redux: buy from others so that they will buy from you.

Grow your own foodTalk about pertaining to the local! Time’s a-wasting, but grab yourself a shovel and some seeds and a nice afternoon. Growing your own food gets you in touch with the earth on a, ahem, ground level. Not only do you get a sense of how all this nature stuff works, you get to eat it, too! If you don’t have a yard worth tilling, plenty of neighborhoods have a community garden you can join. And what better way to get to know your neighbors then by comparing the sizes of your vegetables. Sorry, that sounded weird.

Rain barrelsNeed a way to water that garden you just planted? Sometimes simply solutions are just right under your nose, or in this case, right under your roof. Just run

your downspout right into a rain barrel and presto! you’ve got gallons and gallons of water to put on your garden, your plants, whatever. Rain barrels are easy to build and install — Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, for example, has rain barrel-building workshops, or just stop and talk to any of our urban or not-so-urban farmers you see at farmers markets all around town.

Stop buying bottled waterSpeaking of water, is there anything more inane than bottled water? First off, there are no regulations on what’s inside it, so for all you know it’s WAY more toxic than your tap water. Plus, it’s about 2,000 times more expensive. Then, what about the bottle itself? First of all it’s probably leaching bisphenol-A, an endocrine disrupter. And secondly, what do you do with it when you’re done? You throw it away, that’s what, and lots of time it ends up floating around in the now North America-sized great garbage island in the Pacific. Do us all a favor and stop buying bottled water!

Reduce your energy useWhether it’s running your furnace or air conditioner at ridiculous levels, or using electricity for lights and computers and televisions, you can reduce your energy use. You can “use less,” by reducing how much you depend on these creaturely comforts, and/or by replacing existing appliances with more

efficient ones. Fortunately, Indianapolis has plenty of people ready to give you a tour of your own home and show you how you can reduce waste, reduce costs and help the planet all at the same time. They are called home energy auditors, and they will help you save money AND the planet. Or just use this Green Guide and your common sense.

Get a clotheslineOkay, we know, this sounds simple, but look: Your dryer accounts for 8 or 9 percent of your entire electrical load. That’s a lot of carbons emitted, and that’s a lot of money, over time. So, the funny thing is, it’s real hard to find an official clothesline, but you can find rope anywhere — or there are those contraptions that look like George Rickey sculptures that hang your clothes to dry. There are exterior and interior clotheslines and clothesracks that you can use; or, a combination. It’s old school, but remember, mom and grandma knew best. And they loved their clothesline!

ElectricityFour billion dollars is wasted with “phantom power” every year in America. That means having your cell phone charger or Nintendo plugged in. You think it’s doing nothing, but it’s draining power. A Nintendo alone, in dormant status, costs you $25 a year. So smart your electricity — and stop the waste. The Green Switch (www.greenswitchgroup.

com) automatically turns off what you don’t need, programs your thermostat to fit your schedule… you control whatever you want with this system. You’ll save 25 – 45 percent of your energy costs. Want something just for your computer peripherals like the scanner and printer? Try the Smartstrip, which manages those and stops the drain.

LightbulbsCan you really save the planet with compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs)? Why not try! You’ve been hearing about them, chances are you have at least a few in your home, but if not, get real: they last ten times longer than regular (ye olden) lightbulbs while using one tenth the energy. LED (Light emitting diode) takes CFLs up a further notch toward sustainability and thanks to Purdue University research, the cost is beginning to fall. LEDs in fact can last 15 years — that’s longer than your car (which we know, you have divorced by now). CFLs are not hard to find — everyone’s got ‘em — and LEDs are getting easier to find too. Incandescent bulbs will get harder and harder to find, though.

Stop dumping chemicals into the earthThat means stop buying in the first place. Read the label, dude, if it’s got a lot of syllables, it’s probably a problem. If you sniff it and your nose falls off, ditto. Everything we do results in an

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emission of some kind, whether it’s throwing our waste away, or pissing Prozac into the groundwater. So. Pay attention to what your bringing into your house and into your body, because what doesn’t get stored in your fatty tissues (like PCBSs), will find its way into the soil, air and water.

Stop eating meatThe land necessary to raise animals for slaughter makes for one of the biggest impacts on global warming. Ergo, the less eat you meat, the better for the earth, so if you can’t go all veggie, at least reduce your meat consumption; and, whenever possible, purchase meat from a local purveyor who knows the animals are free range. There’s other protein in them thar hills. Sadly, so much of our meat comes from Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, and in addition to adding to global warming, CAFOs also devastate the local environment with manure run-off and noxious smells. Here’s a great resource to learn more: www.goveg.com/environment.asp.

Non-toxic paintDid you know you’re painting your house with antifreeze? Check the label for paint. Most paint gives you a warning that it contains ethylene glycol, the same toxic stew you find in antifreeze. Plus, paint has VOCs (volatile organic compounds), which ruins your indoor air quality. In fact, paint never stops outgassing VOCs — ever. (Great name for a punk band: Outgas.) There are paints that don’t have ethylene

glycol or VOC; for example, Safecoat has a number of paints and primers (www.afmsafecoat.com), and for the major brands and the major department stores… check the label and ask someone before you buy.

Go solar, grasshopperThe solar attic fan, developed by Indiana-based SunRise Solar (www.sunrisesolar.net), is one of the most elegant and cost-effective inventions to come along in a while. It’s as simple as this. Your attic heats up, right? The solar attic fan kicks on during the day, and without electricity (duh, it’s solar), it kicks on the fan that draws the heat out of your attic, cooling it and reducing your air conditioning costs. An added benefit is, since your attic isn’t hot as hell, your roof shingles will last a lot longer. Solar, in general, can net you a big tax break, so the time to invest is now.

Water wasteBecause water is going to be the new oil within a few years (plus who knows how everything’s gonna shake down with the transfer of assets from Indianapolis Water over to Citizens Energy Group), it’s time to start conserving NOW, rather than later. A dual flush toilet is the hottest shit (so to speak) you can imagine; for about $60 you can replace your old, leaky toilet bowl mechanism and start saving water and money. Plus, low flow oxygenic showerheads are high velocity — they reduce water output but feel like your old, wasteful shower.

Moving mindfullyNo, this isn’t our suggestion to engage in modern dance or tai chi, though we do engage in both. What we mean by “moving mindfully” means that next time you plan to permanently leave your current address, move somewhere where your amenities – work, school, food, fun – are close enough to where you live that you don’t need to drive. To find out how close these amenities are to a new residence, use Walkscore.com. It gives you a walkability rating for any place you’re looking to move. Not surprisingly, downtown leads the way in walkability, but Indy has plenty of neighborhoods that feature pretty much all you need, within walking or biking distance.

Meet your neighborsMoving mindfully… buying locally… we submit there’s nothing better than meeting your neighbors when it comes to improving our relationships with the earth. Everything we’re talking about in this green guide can be facilitated or enhanced by working together, whether gardening, carpooling, sharing your tools (no way am I gonna lend out my shovel!). Okay, it’s touchy, we know, but if you don’t want to meet your neighbors, then find your tribe, because you are going to need each other as our lives grow increasingly challenged by climate change.

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A Guide to the Knobstone TrailWander Indiana, albeit with an attractive and useful guide book. Situated in Southern Indiana, the Knobstone Trail is widely considered one of the most beautiful hiking paths in the country. Its 58 mile long trajectory maneuvers through 40,000 acres of forest, and this book, containing 60 photographs and 19 maps, is a travel tour of this footpath, authored by naturalist Nathan D. Strange. Part travelogue, part history, part love letter to nature, Strange’s book offers local lore of trees, wildflowers and animals, but also GPS information and elevation data. And all in a book you easily fit in your pack or satchel.

JoyRideThis barn-burner of a tale by Mia Birk is a fun read by anyone interested in transportation issues. You might think it was a no-brainer to establish bike and pedestrian lanes throughout Portland, but you’d be wrong. No, it was a sometimes seemingly sisyphean task, trying to convince a car-centric city that they could

indeed embrace healthy, fun, alternative modes of transportation. Birk, who visited Indy in early March to share her bike-lane story in person, conveys her adventures with humor and self-deprecation. It’s an enthralling read on how we can re-imagine our urban settings, make a lot of new friends and drink some good, locally-brewed beer along the way.

Global warning/Global healthWe’re excited about this book, not the least because its co-author is Dan Ferber, an Indianapolis-based freelancer we’ve been fortunate to have write for us a couple of times. In this book, he collaborates with Paul R. Epstein, MD, a health and disease expert at Harvard Medical School. The two take us on a chilling tour to explore how climate change impacts human health, from cholera in Mozambique to dengue fever in Honduras to asthma in Chicago. The book argues that these diseases created and exacerbated by climate change are inseparable from our other global-scale problems (fuel shortages, rising food costs, etc.) and that sustainable solutions are the only path.

Movies

GaslandThis Oscar-nominated documentary blew our minds. Sure, we knew there were problems with natural gas extraction, a process nicknamed fracking, but we had no idea how fracked we were until we saw this film. Filmmaker Josh Fox took his curiosity about the impact of fracking on local water systems, and was amazed when people showed him they could actually light the water coming out of their faucets. This is no mere cautionary tale, especially in the run to embrace natural gas, given Japan’s nuclear nightmare. The fact that fracking can now be used to extract oil, too, makes Gasland an even more essential film.

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we’ve done to the planet — and what it will take to change our profligate consumer habits? We humbly submit that the true tale of Aron Ralston is a terrific way to view our current climate change predicament. Aron (we) treats the earth as a playground, and his arrogance gets him trapped into a situation where his only exit is cutting off his own arm. Will we be that courageous and draconian when we finally figure out we’ve painted ourselves into a climate collapse corner?

WeB sites350.org350.org is a web site dedicated to the idea that 350 ppm (parts per million) of CO2 is all this planet can handle. This web site and organization, led by author Bill McKibben (who visited IUPUI in 2009), is worldwide in scope, forming one of the largest movements of environmentally minded activists imaginable. Their actions bring everyday people together to create art and protest consumer practices — and share their passion with each other. Transcending politics and national boundaries, 350.org is doing an extraordinary thing: giving hope to a world full of bad news. Not surprisingly, you can locate them at: www.350.org

Going LocalA lot of folks we know — especially in the local, organic farming community — love to go to Victoria Wesseler’s “going local” blog for up to date information about conferences, festivals, programs and workshops. And for you do-it-yourselfers, check out her “Recipes by Season” section. Wesseler’s “Indiana Local Food Guide” is especially impressive, a treasure trove of farms, farmers markets, greenhouses, orchards — even pumpkin patches! You can sign up for her newsletter or add the site as an RSS feed. Links and lore fill this site, a blog that truly celebrates the local. www.goinglocal-info.com

A Greener IndianaPart newsletter, part information repository, part social networking interface, A Greener Indiana is a must-belong-to portal among Hoosier environmentalists. They feature videos, photos, events, blogs, comments — really, it’s a living, breathing community of people, all united by one thing: to pull Indiana out of the depths of its environmental death throes. A Greener Indiana now has almost

1800 members some of whom seize the option to break into groups such as IndyMetroBalle, Valley Watch and Repower Indiana. If we left someone out of this Green Guide (how could we not?), changes are you’ll find them on this site. www.agreenerindiana.com

The Story of StuffAnnie Leonard is one of the clearest, most accessible and essential voices we have. Her series of animated videos — on our consumerist, wasteful ways and the damage to the planet — are easy on the eye, and never hard on the heart. Nobody does it better than Leonard: her videos sketch out the problem and then provides solutions, in the form of everyday behavioral changes anyone can do. Her latest video, on the Supreme Court decision to give corporations unlimited giving power for campaign contributions, is the closest thing we’ve seen to a call-for-revolution since Abbie Hoffman. www.storyofstuff.com

SustainIndyPart of the city’s Office of Sustainability, you can go to this site to find out all the official information about bike-lanes, from current bike-path availability to various longer-term visions. As Mayor Ballard has stated numerous times, making Indy a bike-friendly city is a high priority, and you can track progress on this site. Bone up on the plans, then attend the events hawked on this site, and engage city officials, encouraging them, and holding them accountable when necessary. You can also find resource links to all the organizations and stakeholders, making our town a bicycle community. www.sustainindy.org

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ShOp lOcAlAmbre BlendsAmbre Blends is a locally-based business producing organic body care products and oil essences for more than a decade. With more than 20 Indiana retailers carrying Ambre Blends and 140+ nationwide, this Broad Ripple based business is finding fans just about everywhere. Ambre exclusively uses pure, organic ingredients in all products and uses recycled materials in packaging with a focus in on producing clean, sensual and addictive scents in a range of products that includes oil essences, body creams, pure olive oil soaps, spritzers for body and home and pure soy wax candles. Shop online or find local retailers at www.ambreblends.com

Bike LineWell-connected and respected in the local cycling community, Bike Line caters to the avid rider and racer, but also serves the needs of novice and hobbiest. Here you’ll find a full range of bikes and accessories, conveniently located next to the Monon Trail. If you are shopping for someone else, ask about classes and training. New bike purchases come with assembly and fitting, as well as a guarantee on all adjustments for the first year and a free New-Rider orientation class. www.thebikeline.com, 6520 Cornell Ave., 253-2611 and 11596 Westfield Road (Carmel), 815-1122

Broad Ripple VintageShoppers who are used to cookie cutter stores and boutiques will find their visit to Broad Ripple Vintage mesmerizing to the point of distraction, quite possibly forgetting the purpose for visiting in the first place: to shop, not to gawk in wonderment as though at a museum. Due to its magical atmosphere and range of vintage items, Broad Ripple Vintage as a stop during Christmas shopping is a wise decision and a trip well spent. And when you find it hard to pick just one thing, have no worries because prices are not very steep. www.broadripplevintage.com, 824 E. 64th St. 255-4135

GoodwillSure it might carry a stigma from your high school years. But get over it. There’s no better place to find used stuff on the cheap. Plus, look for regular discounts. It might take longer to sift through the mountain of clothes to find fashion gems, but if you’re patient your wardrobe and your wallet will thank you. Still think you’re too cool for Goodwill? At least donate your stuff in one of their drop boxes so the rest of us can save it from the landfill. Check out their Web site to find one of their many locations. www.goodwillindy.org

Good EarthLocated just north of the Broad Ripple canal, Good Earth has been one of the

city’s best (and, often, only) options for buying natural, organic and otherwise green products since opening its doors in 1971. Family-run and neighborhood-friendly, the store has a wide range of food items, but is also a good source of gifts with natural body care, cosmetic and clothing selections. Just as important, the staff is as committed to providing helpful, often educational, information to help shoppers make the best selection for their particular needs. www.good-earth.com, 6350 Guilford Ave., 253-3709

Greenway Supply StoreWhile other stores have some green products as part of their repertoire, Greenway is ALL green. Specializing in building materials that are not only good for the earth, but good for your health and energy bill, they’ve got what you need to green your dwelling. There’s everything from cork flooring, formaldehyde-free kitchen cabinets and indoor-pollution-sucking plants to improve your interior, to UV ray-blocking windows and green roofs for your exterior. And if you’ve ever thought about adding solar panels or a wind turbine to your house, this is the place to go. www.greenwaysupply.net, 620 N. Delaware St., 822-8505

Global GiftsPartnering with more than 35 developing nations worldwide, Global

Gifts continues to bring Indianapolis a mix of art culture that has been handed down for centuries elsewhere in the form of beautiful and affordable jewelry, home items, textiles, pottery and decorative art. Revenue from the fair trade store goes to help struggling artisans not only achieve a higher quality of life but also to reach a market that would otherwise be unavailable to them. www.globalgiftsindy.com, 1468 W. 86th St., 879-9090 and 446 Massachusetts Ave., 423-3148

Habitat for Humanity RestoreThis isn’t your standard thrift store chain. Sure, there are more than 600 stores throughout the U.S., but these are different. The store not only helps products find a new home, money from its sales goes back to Habitat for Humanity. For Indianapolis that means helping out an organization that, since 1987, has been providing home-ownership opportunities for low-income families. Donate your gently used items – especially home products – or help out by volunteering in the store or shop just shop around. Either way, you’re helping put a roof over a head and keeping crap out of the landfill. www.indyhabitat.org/restore, 1011 E 22nd St. 921-2121 x189

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wonderful locally-made soaps, shampoos and skincare producets available. Eco-friendly and indulgent, Herbal Art soaps are made using pure vegetable oils, not lard created from animal fat, and are hypoallergenic, without alcohols, and all products are free of detergents, chemicals, petroleum, mineral oil, or artificial dyes or perfumes. Even better, Paffen sources as many of his ingredients from local Indiana farmers and gardens whenever possible. Do a little shopping and find out more about Herbal Art soaps at www.herbalartonline.com

Honeysuckle HomeIf you’re into all things organic but not willing to have your home look like a tree house, Honeysuckle home has got you covered. The cottage-like shop has recently moved from Broad Ripple to a downtown location at 9th and Alabama streets, but it still offers organic bedding, chemical-free cleaning products and even recycled stationery that is stylish and not sterile, despite the eco-friendly criteria. Beautiful reclaimed ephemera can be found alongside shabby chic antiques, as well as new items, some locally crafted. www.honeysucklehome.com, 948 Alabama St., 202-4663

Homespun Modern HomemadeWe recently heard someone describe this delightful new store as a brick and mortar Etsy, and we couldn’t have said it better ourselves. Here’s where you will find some of the most inspiring and original arts and crafts made locally in one of the city’s coolest neighborhoods.

From jewelry to soaps, t-shirts to tea pots, as well as a revolving stock of clothing, this Irvington shop makes some of the coolest handmade items available in a convenient brick and mortar retail setting. Stop by and see shopkeeper Amanda Taflinger to learn more or do the bulk of your shopping. You won’t be disappointed, and we wager you’ll be back many times. homespunindy.com, 5624 E. Washington St., 351-0280

Indy Cycle SpecialistIf the other bike shops make you feel just a little intimidated when you roll up on your Huffy, relax. Indy Cycle is for you. No bike snobbery and very little spandex, this is old school, commuter and mountain biking. (Though avid riders and racers are welcome too!) Need help moving the little prince or princess up from training wheels? This is the place. Thinking about using the bike lanes to commute to work instead of driving? Start here. www.indycyclespecialist.com, 5804 E. Washington St., 356-5765

IndySwankA great addition to Fountain Square, IndySwsank is a vibrant retail space specializing in vintage women’s fashion. Each piece here is carefully selected for style, condition and funkyness. While not over the top, a lot of items here take a commitment to an overall fashion theme – most likely one rooted in the 1950s or ‘60s. In addition to great dresses, coats and skirts, hats are well-represented here, as are fabulous handbags from several eras. And while the emphasis is on retro, there are new

items (including jewelry and accessories) in the store made by local designers and artists. www.indyswank.com, 1043 Virginia Ave., 632-6440

Joe’s CyclesA neighborhood bike shop in the heart of Fountain Square, Joe’s specializes in helping you build a custom bike to suit your individual needs. While only open for a little over a year, the shop has quickly become a favorite for cycling enthusiasts.The tiny space does have

some bikes for sale, and provide helpful and affordable repairs and maintanence. An avid cyclist himself, Joe knows how to service the needs of a full range of customers – from the pros to beginners. A great neighbor, no matter where you live. www.joescycles.com, 1060 Virginia Ave., 602-3911

Midland Art and Antiques MarketTucked away in a historic warehouse is 40,000 square feet of paradise for anyone with an eye for style, whether it be artsy

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and modern or chic and retro. More than 125 dealers boast furniture, china, glassware, paintings and more from both yesterday and today. Fans of Victorian décor will find 18th and 19th century furnishings as well as silver flatware, and ‘50s fans will find boxy, blonde side tables and charmingly geometric, but usually uncomfortable chairs and sofas. It’s best not to be in a rush here; the best items are often a bit obscured at a glance. www.midlandathome.com, 907 E. Michigan St., 267-9005

Nature’s KarmaA haven for greenies to the north, Nature’s Karma in Clay Terrace is a beautiful store where you can feel good and do good by shopping! With a wide variety of eco-friendly items, you could practically do all your shopping for clothes, housewares, gifts, candles, tea – you name it! But it’s not all soy candles and yoga mats, Nature’s Karma carries through with the greenness with community initiatives and programming, including the donation of 100 percent of the sale of their Nature’s Karma reusable totes to Carmel Green Initiative monthly. Stop in, say hi to owner Melissa Evans, and do as much shopping as the budget allows. 14511 Clay Terrace Blvd., 843-9999

Rag-o-ramaMaybe not the new kid on the block anymore, but Rag-o-rama is still leading the charge in Broad Ripple as the place to buy, sell and trade current, classic and vintage styles. Lots of options under $20 here and, whether they are new or used, they are all great choices.

Could be the choicest one-stop shop for everyone on your shopping list if you’re going the fashion route. They also have a good selection of accessories in a variety of price ranges, including men’s items that aren’t just an afterthought. www.ragorama.com, 1067 Broad Ripple Ave., 475-0870

Value WorldThis is an old-school second-hand store that rarely disappoints. You have to be prepared to do some digging, but treasures aren’t too difficult to discover. Lots of good condition brand name items, many with tags still attached, for under $10. Rumor is you can often find 50 percent off coupons that will let you stock up pretty cheaply. Going to Value World can be seriously addicting, so much so we noticed a hand-scrawled message in one of the stores: “Dorothy, you don’t need it.” Multiple locations: valueworld.net, 1201 E. Prospect St., 353-8140; 3616 E. 10th St., 353-8140; 4959 W. 38th St., 353-8140; 2350 E. 52nd St., 353-8140

Silver in the City / At Home in the CityVoted the Best Gift Shop in our annual reader’s poll just about every damn year, the store so nice they named it twice is a shopper’s paradise – particular at the holidays. The friendly staff can help you find a variety of gifts for both men and women – including the eco-friendly category with a wide selection of reused and recycled items. When we aren’t stocking up on cool stuff for home, we’re drooling over the amazing selection of jewelry that never

seems to be depleted or common. www.shopsilverinthecity.com, 434 Massachusetts Ave., 866-955-9925

Village ExperienceA two-part approach to cultural education and empowerment, sisters Anne and Kelly Campbell use their small store Broad Ripple as a venue for micro-financing groups, women’s projects,local artisans, and global cooperatives to develop fair trade products. The shop features stunning

hand-crafted pieces in a variety of price ranges. We fell in love with knit scarves, gloves and hats recently arrived from Kenya, as well as the line of colorful handmade aprons. The best gift the sisters offer, however, is a series of eco-tours in developing parts of the world meant to give travelers a “real, off-the-beaten path, village” experience. www.experiencethevillage.com, 6055 N. College Ave., 602-3696

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fARM fReShMArkETSGeorgetown Market When you walk into Georgetown Market, you’ll know instantly that you’ve entered a different kind of store. From fresh, organic produce and delicious deli items that please vegans and meat-eaters alike to hand-picked Natural Living staff who will do their best to answer your every health question, Georgetown Market is a family-owned business whose goal is to help you “eat better, live well and feel your best!” This is a great place for gift certificates, gift baskets and select gift items. www,georgetownmarket.com, 4357 Georgetown Rd., 293, 9525

Goose the MarketChef Christopher Ely and his staff have impeccable taste and you are guaranteed to find a new beer or wine option every visit that pairs well with that sexy charcuterie we love so much! The notorious Bacon of the Month Club is the perfect gift idea (4lbs of bacon in 4 months for $69) includes a T-shirt, Recipe featuring the months’ bacon and Deli Tales book. We recommend gifting that with a bottle of Stone’s Sublimely Self Righteous (22oz, $7.75) or Founder’s Breakfast Stout (4-12oz bottles $12.25). www.goosethemarket.com, 2503 N Delaware St., 924-4944

Locally Grown Gardens Locally Grown Gardens is open seven days a week, usually at least until 8 p.m., though owner and former MCL Bakery Corporate Chef Ron Harris says they never really close. If there are customers at his indoor farmers market, well, he’ll be there too, offering items like fruits, vegetables, flowers, honey, cider and ever firewood, which are sourced locally in many cases. A great place to fill a basket with seasonal, local goods as a gift or meal starter. www.locallygrowngardens.com, 1050 E. 54th Street, 255-8555

Nicole-Taylor’s Pasta & MarketIf you’ve spent time at a local farmer’s market recently, odds are you’ve come across the amazing offerings of Nicole-Taylor’s Pasta. Or the lack of offerings if you weren’t an early bird, as these handmade pastas are quick to sell out. Luckily, they now also have a permanent location in the shops at 54th and the Monon Trail. The market is well-stocked in pasta, most featuring the use of local products, as well as other delicious items to compliment any gift basket or holiday meal. Menu is seasonal and varies. www.nicoletaylorspasta.com, 1134 E. 54th St., 257-7374

Pogue’s Run GrocerAfter three years of planning, countless volunteer hours, and a major renovation of a near eastside building, Pogue’s Run Grocer opened its doors in December 2010. An initiative of Indy Food Co-op, the store offers fresh produce, organic and local alike, along with soy-based and gluten-free foods, all-natural cleaning and hygiene products, vitamins and supplements. There is also a deli offering fresh sandwiches and sides at reasonable prices (excellent choices available for vegetarians!). www.poguesrungrocer.org, 2828 E. 10th St., 426-4963

Traders Point CreameryIndiana’s only 100% grass-fed organic dairy farm makes for a great day trip to stock up what is hands-down the freshest, healthiest and yummiest cheeses, yogurt and milk you’re likely to find in these parts. You can browse the Farmer’s Market, tour the working farm and then wind down at the Dairy Bar or Loft Restaurant offering specialty dinner menus prepared with fresh, organic ingredients from Traders Point and other sustainable farms. www.tpforganics.com, 9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville, 733-1700

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FARMER’SMARKETSLocal Farmers’ Markets generally begin operating for the summer in May and run through September. We’ll have more on these great resources for local foods in our Summer CityGuide, but here are the locations to keep an eye on for the freshest seasonal options:

38th and Meridian Farmers MarketThursdays, 4 to 6:30 p.mNorth United Methodist Church, 3808 N. Meridian St., 924-2612

Binford Farmers MarketSaturdays, 8 a.m. to noon SaturdaysHawthorn Plaza, Binford Boulevard and 62nd St., 841-0755www.binfordfarmersmarket.com

Broad Ripple Farmers MarketSaturdays, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Broad Ripple High School, 1115 Broad Ripple Ave., 299-7129www.broadripplefarmersmarket.com.

City MarketWednesdays and Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Market Street between Delaware and Alabama streets, 634-9266www.indycm.com.

Irvington Farmers’ MarketSecond Sunday of the month, 12 to 3 p.m.Ellenberger Park, 5301 Saint Clair St.www.indyparks.com

CSASIf you can’t make it to the markets yourself, there are many opportunities to have farm fresh produce delivered to you as part of a community-supported agriculture process. Check out what

each of these local farmers can provide as part of your subscription to the CSA.

Basic Roots Community Foods Year round CSA offering 100% locally grown and produced items from dozens of different Indiana farms including produce and grains. Has full and half shares. Will deliver directly to your home or office for a small drop off fee. www.basicrootscommunityfoods.kaysue.org

Big City FarmsAn urban farm based in downtown Indianapolis, specializing in heirloom vegetables. Chemical-free produce is available through a 22-week CSA program. www.localharvest.org/farms/M25614

Blooming Gardens CSAServing the Broad Ripple and surrounding areas with 25 weeks of organically and sustainably produced vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, and flower bouquets produced by Samuel Fisher in Bloomingdale. Wednesday early afternoon deliveries, flexible pick-up times. Full (3-4 person household) and Half (1-2 person household) shares available. Deliveries start May 12 or 19. richard.a.lynch@me.com

Green B.E.A.N. Delivery Customers can use the Green B.E.A.N. Delivery website to place custom orders. Offerings include vegetables, fruits, grass-fed beef, ravioli, eggs and breads. Serves the Indianapolis area. www.greenbeandelivery.com

Hoosier Organic Connection Year round produce delivery including organic and naturally, locally grown items. May request add-ons such as milk, yogurt, eggs, bread, and poultry. Winter deliveries are supplemented with non-Indiana, certified organic items such as avocados, oranges, and grapefruits. Serves Indianapolis northside. www.hoosierorganicconnection.com

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cOnSciOUS dininG3 SistersWhile healthy fare seems to be enjoying a bit of a resurgence in local restaurants these days, the good folks at 3 Sisters have been serving up delicious and creative offerings that are both good to eat and good for you in Broad Ripple for years. Legendary breakfast options compete with a good selection of lunch and dinner items for a favorite meal here. In particular, vegetarians and vegans will find plenty to eat at this charming Victorian home converted into a comfortable and cozy restaurant near the canal. www.3sisterscafe.wp.net, 6360 Guilford Ave., 257-5556

Earth House CaféAs a collective, Earth House Café is the perfect place to stay in touch with the community and important issues. Earth House is Indiana’s only 100-percent organic and fair trade coffee shop, offering coffee and tea drinks as well as organic foods on Friday nights and during events. Along with delicious food and drink, Earth House also offers classes like yoga and African drumming as well as exhibiting local artists, musicians and films. Their refurbished upstairs performing space is one of the new treasures of downtown Indianapolis. Check out the Web site for the menu and entertainment line-up. www.earthhousecollective.org, 237 East St., 636-4060

Loft Restaurant at Trader’s PointHow long does it take to become an icon? In the case of the Loft Restaurant at Traders Point Creamery, less than a decade. From farm to fork is as close as it gets here, and the freshness matters in everything from the salads to deserts. For a delicious entrée, everything’s good. But we can’t resist the award-wining Farm Burger, a handcrafted patty of 100 percent grass-fed beef

with lettuce, red onion, garlic aioli and a topping of TPC’s superb Fleur de la Terre cheese served on a whole grain bun. www.traderspointcreamery.com, 101 Moore Rd.,733-1700

Nourish CaféUnder the direction of Executive Chef Ty Hunt, the IMA’s small but tasty Nourish Café has its commitment to “Fresh, Seasonal, Local, Nutritious” on the wall

where you enter. The restaurant is open during museum hours, which means daytime for the most part. A small, regularly updated selection of soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta dishes and pizza are featured along with a limited selection of red and white wines, beer and cocktails. The atmosphere is clubby in the best possible way – since the IMA is free, everyone’s included. www.ima-art.org, 4000 N. Michigan Rd., 920-2659

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Passage to IndiaPassage to India – formerly Udupi Café – is the only restaurant of its kind in the city, specializing in authentic Indian vegetarian and vegan cuisine. The expanded menu offers a rich array of dishes from the two great schools of Indian cooking, northern (with its dairy leanings) and southern (known for its robust use of spice), resulting in a dining experience that relies on an uncommonly rich array of flavors, textures and degrees of heat. Try the lunchtime buffet or one of many vegan and vegetarian curries. 4225 Lafayette Rd., 299-2127

PureA welcome and tasty addition to the menu of Fountain Square dining options, Pure is perfectly located on the first floor of the Murphy Arts Center – next to Indy Swank and under Big Car. If there’s a cooler place in town to be sandwiched, we know not of it. Dedicated to offering fresh, honest food, Pure is a friendly café with imaginative and flavorful offerings. One of the rare places where vegetarianism isn’t treated as an afterthought, know one needs to leave hungry or underwhelmed. www.pureeatery.com, 1043 Virginia Ave., 602-5724

R BistroChef Regina Mehallick takes special care in arranging the weekly menu in order to best incorporate seasonal, locally made produce, offering one of the most creative menus in Indianapolis. The result is an imaginative culinary treat. Reasonable portions and pricing leave clientele satisfied, while upscale décor makes for a sophisticated

ambiance. Given the intimate dining space, it is highly recommended to make reservations at R Bistro, especially on weekends. Consult the Web site to see what seasonal offerings are available. www.rbistro.com, 888 Massachusetts Ave., 423-0312

RecessRecess proves that our local chefs are committed to making Indianapolis a real destination. With Greg Hardesty, Gabe Jordan and Eli Anderson on top billing, this Midtown eatery is a who’s who of Indianapolis’ culinary superstars. For about $40 -- $60 per person (sans alcohol), Executive Chef and owner Hardesty takes you on a food tour through his mental playground with a singular prix fixe menu that changes nightly. Supplemental courses are sometimes offered, along with choice of entrée. Along with the outstanding food, an impressive and carefully chosen assortment of beer and wine rounds out the experience. 4907 N. College Ave., 925-7529, www.recessindy.com

TasteThis unique café and marketplace, owned and operated by highly trained and experienced chefs Marc Urwand and Deidra Henry, offers gourmet coffee drinks, a full breakfast menu, a lunch spread of salads and gourmet sandwiches, pantry necessities, and catering services, all housed in a stylish, open space with expansive windows giving a great view of the avenue. Everything is good here, but pay attention or you might get sticker shock at the grand total. www.tastecafeandmarketplace.com, 5164 N. College Ave., 925-2233

Tulip NoirIf you’re interested in trying a wholesome, “green” eatery, this eco-friendly, American bistro features seasonal breakfast and lunch menus packed with healthy, organic options that will please the stomach and the wallet, too. Except for the sandwich bread, all items, from soups to salad dressings, are prepared on-site with natural and organically certified ingredients. Those with lifestyle diets will find meals tailored to their unique needs, with vegan, allergy-friendly, diabetic and also specific carbohydrate diet options. www.tulipnoircafe.com, 1224 W. 86th St., 848-5252

YatsIf there is one restaurant readers of NUVO prefer above all others in Indy, it’s gotta be Yats. No doubt that’s because the iconic Joe Vuskovich and his crew love equally and want to make sure everyone gets a chance to eat some of the best creole food anywhere outside of New Orleans. Each day brings a new set of six to ten menu items, including vegetarian options, according to mood and availability. The price, however, is always cheap and the company is always exquisite. www.yatscajuncreole.com, 659 Massachusetts Ave., 317-686-6380 and 5463 N. College Ave., 253-8817

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the GReAt OUtdOORSCanal TowpathThe five-mail trail stretches from the Monon in Broad Ripple to the White River Greenway at 30th Street. It’s a serene walkway, ideal for Sunday strolls and morning jogs. Along the way, you’ll cross two restored 19th-century bridges, one of which connects to the Indianapolis Museum of Art and the other to the nearby hustle and bustle of Broad Ripple Village. To beef up Indy’s walking accessibility, plans are in the works to extend the trail down to 16th Street, eventually connecting to the proposed Fall Creek Greenway. We couldn’t be more thrilled. www.indygreenways.org/canal/centralcanal.htm Canal Walk — White River State ParkWhether you want to take your lover on a romantic gondola ride down the canal or you’re looking for a beautiful place to run with no stoplights (but watch out for those baby strollers) to slow you down, the Canal Walk is a great getaway right in the heart of downtown. Located within White River State Park, this three-mile loop is not only a convenient urban trail, but it is also a good entry point for some of Indy’s most popular museums. If you wish, you can take a Segway tour, but we suggest an old-fashioned walk. www.discovercanal.com, 233-2434 Dog Park in Broad RippleWe can’t think of a better way to show

your dog a good time than letting him spend an afternoon among peers. Mingle with like-minded pet-owners as your lovable mutt gets friendly with the neighbors at Broad Ripple’s dog park, inside Broad Ripple Park bordering the White River. Just be sure to stop by the office beforehand, vaccination records in hand to apply for an Annual Pooch Pass, or a Very Important Pooch Pass to park-hop across all three of Indy’s Canine Companion Zones. Broad Ripple Park and Family Center, 1550 Broad Ripple Ave., 327-7161

Eagle Creek ParkHome to two nature centers, two retreat centers, dog park, a beach, marina and boathouse, Eagle Creek is a one-stop shop for outdoorsy fun with the family. The 3,900-acre plot lies just 10 minutes northwest of downtown Indy, a welcome respite from city life boasting 10 miles of trails, open meadows and 1,400 acres of water. Rent a rowboat or canoe, sign up for sailing lessons or organize an impromptu beach volleyball game anytime May - August. And Lilly Lodge’s panoramic view of the reservoir is a must. Gate admission varies based on your mode of transportation: $15 for busses, $5 for vehicles and, our favorite, a mere $3 for bikers and hikers. 7840 W. 56th St., 327-7110

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1,700 acre state park on the northeast side is a good bet any time you’re feeling the call of the wild. Located on the former site of Fort Benjamin Harrison, the park is open year round. In the spring see the wildflowers, in the summer canoe down Fall Creek, enjoy the colorful trees in the fall, and when it’s cold outside and there’s snow on the ground, bring out your sled and check out one of the biggest sledding hills around. This park welcomes everyone, from bird watchers to mountain bikers; anybody who wants to commune with the great outdoors. www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2982.htm, 5753 Glenn Road, 591-0904

Garfield ParkA southside treasure, Garfield Park provides an array of delights, from its revived sunken gardens with European classical formal garden, to art exhibitions at its cultural center, frequent ethnic festivals and the simple pleasures of walking or biking through the undulating landscape. And when you need a break from the heat or snow, the 10,000 square foot Garfield Park Conservatory, with its rainforest theme of exotic plants and a variety of orchids, ferns and palms, will make you feel like you’re miles away from Indianapolis. If you look close enough you might even spot a tree frog or zebra finch. www.garfieldgardensconservatory.org, 2450 S. Shelby St., 327-7184

Holliday ParkA mainstay for childhoods (or adulthoods) spent on Indy’s north side, Holliday Park is home to easily the best playground in the city — that Spider Web is our Everest. We recommend exploring the 3.5 miles of trails across 94 acres or visiting with herons and

bluegills found in the park’s wooded section of the White River. The grounds also feature gardens kept by various Hoosier horticultural groups and the displaced “Races of Man” statues carved from Indiana limestone. www.hollidaypark.org, 6363 Spring Mill Rd., 327-7180.

Indy ParksWith 207 parks in Marion County – including six wooded regional parks — there’s likely one near you to enjoy. Unfortunately, though, only 4.8 percent of Indy’s land is parkland. Compare that with cities of similar population density that enjoy 8.3 percent parkland. Not fair! Nonetheless, take a break and go out and enjoy the parks we do have (we wouldn’t want the city to think we don’t like parks). Shoot, it’s free entertainment. What more could you ask for? See some of our favorites above and below. And check out the Web site to find a park near you. www.indy.gov/eGov/City/DPR/Parks/Pages/parks.aspx

Marian University Eco-labThis 55-acre natural area located on the Marian University campus is used for environmental research at the school. But it’s also a great place for K-12 student groups in the city to learn more about the natural environment as well as a fantastic natural green space for the general public to enjoy. Enjoy birdwatching, beautiful flowers and wildlife, and while you’re walking the trails, feel good knowing that this land is helping children, students and researchers to know more about the environment and conservation. Wetlands rule! It doesn’t get much better than that. www.marian.edu/EcoLab, 3200 Cold Spring Road, 955-6000

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Military ParkThis is the oldest park in Indianapolis, and there’s a reason it’s lasted this long: it’s unconstitutional to sell the land. And Indy is all the better for it, as these 14 acres in the city center, bordering IUPUI, are enjoyed by many as an oasis downtown for Frisbee, picnics and just plain relaxing. Built in 1820, it hosted the first Indiana State Fair in 1852, and is still a great place for festivals – including the annual Indy JazzFest and IrishFest – plus rallies and concerts. While it was once used for militia training, today even pacifists dig this park. 601 W. New York St., 233-2434

Monon TrailThis 10.5 mile trail is a bike-commuter’s delight. The trail runs from 10th to 95th Street parallel (and just to the east of) College Ave., and then to the Monon Greenway of Carmel. And other than some street-crossing along the way, the only traffic to contend with are bikers, walkers, runners, rollerbladers and people with dogs. On a sunny day it can be just as busy as Indy’s interstates during rush hour. The only difference is you can actually say “Hi” to your fellow trail users with your mouth instead of your middle finger. Not that YOU have road rage or anything. (Ha!) www.indygreenways.org/monon/monon.htm)

Veteran’s Memorial PlazaYou might think you’re in Washington DC for a minute when you stumble across this green space smack-dab in the middle of downtown, just south of the Central Library. Being the city with the second-most war memorials outside of D.C., the plaza does have that, but there’s also a nice open lawn that’s great to play Frisbee or relax on while taking in the excitement of downtown. The plaza is also a good venue for outdoor events in the summer, especially if you’re feeling patriotic. But if not, our sources tell us they’ll still let you in. www.in.gov/iwm/2330.htm, 232-7615

Victory FieldWho knew? Our very own Victory Field was named Best Minor League

Ballpark in America by such prestigious magazines as Baseball America and Sports Illustrated. Situated on the southwest border of White River State Park near the Indianapolis Zoo & White River Gardens, the stadium is in an ideal location for soaking up some of the best spring and summer fun our city has to offer. Serious fans can hunker down among the 12,500 permanent seats, but honestly we prefer lounging on the lawn for just $9. It’s a perfect, cheap, all-American way to spend the day outside for those of us less inclined to mobilize the troops for a nature hike.www.indyindians.com, 501 W. Maryland St., 269-3542.

Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park There’s no place in the city that combines art and nature in quite the same way as the Indianapolis Art Museum’s Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park, otherwise known as 100 Acres. In this new park adjacent to IMA, you can walk the three miles of pedestrian pathways around a 35-acre lake, and keep an eye out for wildlife in the woodlands, wetlands and meadow. Take a self-guided tour of the park’s eight fun site-specific hands-on sculptures. There’s no better place to get your artsy, outdoorsy fix than 100 Acres, all year round. Accessible via the IMA or the Canal tow path.www.imamuseum.org/100acres, 4000 Michigan Rd., 923-1331

White River State ParkOn the west side of downtown Indy is Indiana’s only urban state park. It’s a vibrant space with an outdoor amphitheater, an urban garden, various public sculptures, all within earshot of either Central Canal or the White River. This is a place to visit and wander in a leisurely manner as its amenities include the Indiana State Museum, The Eiteljorg, the Indianapolis Zoo, along with 250 acres of green space. Rent a bike, Segway, or pedal boat, stroll the canal, enjoy a festival or concert, see Shakespeare performed, you name it, you can pretty much do it.inwhiteriver.wrsp.in.gov 801 W. Washington St., 800-665-9056

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the ApOcAlYpSe iS niGhthe Warning signs of dooMCarsWe’ll soon have one billion functioning cars on this planet. Go ahead: Let that sink in. One billion buckets. Given the panoramic destruction wrought by the automobile — production processes, poisonous exhaust emissions, built-in obsolescence — cars will be the number one thing we’ll wish we had a time machine for: flip the switch, go back and return to horses, despite the shitloads of manure. From their environmental impact to soul-draining hour- or days-long commutes, cars are simply killing the earth.

Why we’re fucked: People don’t want to change; plus developing countries want to be just like us.

What to do about it: Get rid of your car (see pg. 6)

Fossil fuelsYou don’t need a spewing Deepwater oil well in the Gulf or to live in coal-poisoned Indiana to know that our reliance on fossil fuels is ruining the entire planet, throught the production of greenhouse gases. These days, we think we can solve our growing energy needs and climate problems by extracting oil and natural gas from the earth in a process called hydraulic fracturing — or fracking. Problem is, that fouls up the environment, too; just ask the folks who live near fracking and can now light their faucet water on fire.

Why we’re fucked: People don’t want to change, plus the captains of industry have us by the balls and ovaries.

What to do about it: Reduce energy consumption (see page 6); stop driving.

The melting ArcticIn 2008, for the first time in human history, the North Pole became circumnavigable. Now, the Arctic Sea is routinely ice free in the summers, and

when the ice does form, it’s thinner and thinner all the time, and thus easier to melt, in a terrifying feedback loop. Where the sun once hit the ice and bounced back (called the albedo effect), its rays are now absorbed into the water, further increasing the temperature, and thus the ability to freeze, ad infinitum.

Why we’re fucked: This change in the climate is spiraling out of control.

What to do about it: Form an Apocalypse Friends club.

The melting permafrostGiven the melting Arctic and other global warming factors, temperatures are already rising, inevitably impacting the permafrost, whose name will be changed in the near future to temp-afrost. Seriously, methane is 23 times more powerful a greenhouse gas than CO2, and there’s an estimated 1.5 trillion tons of carbon ready to start pumping into the air, so once that happens, you can pretty much kiss the collective humanity ass goodbye. One scientist recently said that we’re looking at 15-20 years before this happens, but everything in Arctic has been happening decades ahead of predictions.

Why we’re fucked: This change in the climate is spiraling out of control.

What to do about it: Focus your attention on Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Lohan, etc.

The acidification of the oceanThis climate change phenom took a lot of people by surprise. Here’s how acidification works: CO2 is absorbed into ocean surfaces, producing carbonic acid that tilts the pH balance toward acidity, which prevents ocean creatures like oysters and coral from effectively building their shells or skeletons. In truth, the ocean is 30 percent more acidic than it was 200 years ago and it’s just getting worse as we show no signs of curtailing our carbon emissions.

Why we’re fucked: Can you imagine what the collapse of the ocean ecosystem will do to the planet? Hell, the ocean IS the planet!

What to do about it: Stop emitting carbons (and no burping or farting either, please).

Giant garbage islandsSpeaking of challenges to the ocean, you’ve probably heard about the Great Garbage Patch in the North Pacific gyre, but that’s just the one that gets all the press. In fact there are handful of others, anywhere in fact where currents in the oceans and seas create a still spot for trash to accumulate. These billions of pounds of plastic never biodegrade; instead they damage the ocean ecosystem by poisoning and killing creatures while interfering with natural processes.

Why we’re fucked: We’re a planet of plastic-producing profligates, habituated to consuming and littering.

What to do about it: Stop using plastic; overall, reduce your consumption.

Chemical toxinsAs if CO2 emissions and subsequent methane emissions weren’t enough stresses on the planet, our human-made synthetic chemicals are an ongoing Petri dish experiment — and we are the lab rats. In 1976, Congress passed the Toxic Substances Control Act, which was as much a joke as Congress usually is, since the law exempted 62,000 chemicals already on the market, not to mention the 22,000 more that have been introduced since. In short, we don’t know what we’re poisoning ourselves with, nor is there anyone regulating these chemicals.

Why we’re fucked: Industry and business always win; people always lose.

What to do about it: Demand information.

OverpopulationWe’re inching toward 7 billion people on the planet, which is way more than it can handle. And just about everyone thinks we’ll hit 9 billion by 2050 (though there’s always the possibility some virulent plague will infect humans before then), and nobody knows how we’ll feed all those folks, since we’re already running

out of land to grow enough food to keep the current 6.8 billion in Big Macs. Meanwhile, everyone on the planet wants to be like the US, which is okay when it comes to family size, since we’re generally smaller-sized, but downright Apocalyptic when it comes to consumption habits.

Why we’re fucked: People like to fuck and that leads to reproduction.

What to do about it: Wear a fucking condom!

SkepticsWhat motivates skeptics? Fear? Denial? Kickbacks from oil and coal companies? People who don’t believe we’re on the cusp of climate collapse are lying or not paying attention. Everywhere you turn, it’s as if we’ve painted ourselves into an Apoca-corner. We’re over-hunting species to death — and thus hellbent for ecosystem collapse; we’re poisoning the population with pesticides and other chemicals; we’re breathing in the dust of Sub-Saharan storms and tasting the radiation from leaking Japanese reactors. We inhabit one cohesive planet, yet we are all isolated in our horror.

Why we’re fucked: We’re totally disconnected from nature.

What to do about it: Hug a tree and don’t let go.

Myopic politiciansThe Democrats weren’t doing much, and the Republicans seemed like they hated nature, but now, since the Tea Party has infested the political system, we’ve taken numerous steps backward. Many of us were thrilled when Obama was elected, but now we’re grumbling. Polls that say fewer Americans are worried about global warming now than they were, say, ten years ago. Truth is, politicians who deny global warming and/or do nothing to reduce CO2 emissions are criminals, period. If you are in power, and you are not using your power to help heal the planet, then get out of the way.

Why we’re fucked: Short-term thinking is hard-wired.

What to do about it: Revolution.

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3 Sisters ......................................................................................... 20

350.org ......................................................................................... 13

38th and Meridian Farmers Market ................................................ 19

A Greener Indiana ......................................................................... 13

Abitibi .............................................................................................. 9

Ambre Blends ................................................................................ 14

Basic Roots Community Foods ....................................................... 19

Bicycle Garage Indianapolis .............................................................. 6

Big City Farms ................................................................................ 19

Bike lanes ........................................................................................ 6

Bike Line ........................................................................................ 14

Binford Farmers Market ................................................................. 19

Blooming Gardens CSA .................................................................. 9

Broad Ripple Dog Park ................................................................... 22

Broad Ripple Farmers Market ......................................................... 19

Broad Ripple Vintage ..................................................................... 14

Butler University Center for Urban Ecology ...................................... 4

Canal Towpath .............................................................................. 22

Canal Walk — White River State Park ............................................ 22

Central Indiana Land Trust ............................................................... 4

CICS ................................................................................................ 6

Citizen’s Transfer Station ................................................................. 9

City Market’s bicycle hub ................................................................. 6

City of Indianapolis’ Office of Sustainability ..................................... 4

Cultural Trail .................................................................................... 6

Eagle Creek Park ............................................................................ 22

Earth Charter Indiana ....................................................................... 4

Earth House Café ........................................................................... 20

E-waste ............................................................................................ 9

Fort Benjamin Harrison .................................................................. 22

Freewheelin’ .................................................................................... 7

Friends of White River ...................................................................... 4

Garfield Park .................................................................................. 23

Georgetown Market ...................................................................... 18

Global Gifts ................................................................................... 14

Going Local ................................................................................... 13

Good Earth .................................................................................... 14

Goodwill ........................................................................................ 14

Goose the Market .......................................................................... 18

Green B.E.A.N. Delivery ................................................................. 19

Green Broad Ripple .......................................................................... 4

Green Piece Indy .............................................................................. 4

GreenCycle ...................................................................................... 9

Greenway Supply Store .................................................................. 14

Habitat for Humanity Restore ........................................................ 14

Health By Design ............................................................................. 4

Herbal Art ...................................................................................... 14

Holliday Park .................................................................................. 23

Homespun Modern Homemade ..................................................... 16

Honeysuckle Home ........................................................................ 16

Hoosier Environmental Council ........................................................ 5

Hoosier Organic Connection .......................................................... 19

Indiana CAFO Watch ....................................................................... 5

Indiana Citizens’ Alliance for Transit ................................................ 5

Indiana Recycling Coalition .............................................................. 9

Indianapolis City Market ................................................................ 19

Indy Cog .......................................................................................... 5

Indy Cycle Specialist ....................................................................... 16

Indy Parks ...................................................................................... 23

IndyGo ............................................................................................. 7

IndySwank ..................................................................................... 16

Irvington Farmers’ Market .............................................................. 19

Joe’s Cycles ................................................................................... 16

Keep Indianapolis Beautiful .............................................................. 5

Lights out Indy ................................................................................. 5

Locally Grown Gardens .................................................................. 18

Loft Restaurant at Trader’s Point .................................................... 20

Marian University Eco-lab ............................................................... 23

Mega Bus ........................................................................................ 7

Midland Art and Antiques Market ................................................. 16

Military Park .................................................................................. 25

Monon Trail ................................................................................... 25

Nature Conservancy of Indiana ........................................................ 5

Nature’s Karma .............................................................................. 17

Nicole-Taylor’s Pasta & Market ....................................................... 18

Nourish Café ................................................................................. 20

Passage to India ............................................................................. 21

Pedal and Park ................................................................................. 7

Pogue’s Run Grocer ....................................................................... 18

Pure ............................................................................................... 21

R Bistro .......................................................................................... 21

Rag-o-rama .................................................................................... 17

Recess ............................................................................................ 21

Recycle Indianapolis ......................................................................... 9

Recycling Styrofoam ........................................................................ 9

Republic Waste Services ................................................................... 9

Silver in the City / At Home in the City .......................................... 17

SustainIndy .................................................................................... 13

Taste .............................................................................................. 21

The Story of Stuff .......................................................................... 13

Toxdrop ........................................................................................... 9

Traders Point Creamery .................................................................. 18

Tulip Noir ....................................................................................... 21

United States Green Building Council .............................................. 5

Valley Watch ................................................................................... 5

Value World .................................................................................. 17

Vermicomposting ............................................................................. 9

Veteran’s Memorial Plaza ............................................................... 25

Victory Field ................................................................................... 25

Village Experience .......................................................................... 17

Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park .......................................... 25

White River State Park ................................................................... 25

Workforce, Inc. ................................................................................ 5

Yats ............................................................................................... 21

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