Jaia Rosenfels, Contributing Writer
August 16, 2010 by Jaia Rosenfels
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The oldest of five children, Jaia Rosenfels grew up in a rural Iowa town. She is from a family in which organic foods were served long before eating organic was trendy. Composting was a natural part of their family’s life.
Today, Jaia resides in a city where organic eating is a respected choice, because consumers are educated about the advantages.
Jaia is a freelance writer, who volunteers with a variety of civic groups.
Read Full ArticleChef David Wasson, Contributing Writer
August 9, 2010 by David Wasson
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Chef David Wasson CCC, CCE was a chef, caterer and teacher in Seattle Washington (35 years), where he won many awards for Innovative Nutrition Education. He also taught AAS degree classes in French Culinary Theory and Nutrition for the Seattle Community College District (20 years).
Chef Wasson wrote “That’s Fresh” Kids Cooking Team’s curriculum for the Chef and Child Foundation, and a cookbook for children. This ongoing process of teaching and feeding children is directly focused on the City of Tagum, where he now lives. He feeds 250 children each week through the Tagum City Food Bank, a charity that he started with the assistance of Tagum City Rotary and Chef & Child Foundation.
Read Full ArticleJessica Ackerman, Contributing Writer
June 2, 2010 by Jessica Ackerman
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Jessica Ackerman learned first-hand how to visualize a remodeling or building project from concept to fruition. After graduation, her love of both design and writing turned into a series of articles to help any homeowner make their home more functional and beautiful….
Read Full ArticleBob Halstead, Contributing Writer
April 28, 2010 by Bob Halstead
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Bob Halstead, born in 1947 in Northern Ontario, is a competent linguist and logician, and a retired teacher of mathematics. He has devoted his life to making decision as to what he should believe and what he can dependably know.
He accepts that all public statement is political in nature, meaning that all public statement of a religious, scientific or philosophical nature is first political, allowing that personal vision becomes political when expressed in words….
Read Full ArticleLindsay Render, Contributing Writer
April 7, 2010 by Lindsay Render
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Lindsay Render is a recent graduate from the University of Iowa with a degree in Anthropology.
She has a desire for knowledge and adventure. She is currently volunteering at the U of I Museum of Natural History….
Read Full ArticleWendy Sloan, Contributing Writer
February 22, 2010 by Wendy Sloan
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Contributing writer Wendy Sloan is a senior at Iowa State University, double majoring in Journalism and Mass Communication and Psychology. She is originally from the suburbs of Washington, D.C., but has been living in Iowa for the last 7 years….
Read Full ArticleJoe Frisk, Contributing Writer
Joe Frisk is a certified in social studies teaching and am a freelance writer residing in Austin, Minnesota. He holds undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Sociology and a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from Minnesota State, Mankato….
Read Full ArticleToday We Give Thanks and Celebrate
November 26, 2009 by Joe Hennager and Julia Wasson
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We all have a million reasons to be thankful, today and every day. For those of us in the United States, today is an official holiday dedicated to just that purpose. It’s a tradition in many households for each person to share something that they’re thankful for. So, at Blue Planet Green Living, we are taking this day to share with you, briefly, why we’re especially thankful on this particular Thanksgiving Day.
Yesterday marked our first anniversary of publishing Blue Planet Green Living. Although we began writing posts in October of last year, we didn’t officially launch until November 25, 2008….
Read Full ArticleLise Abazs, Contributing Writer
November 24, 2009 by Lise Abazs
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Lise Abazs has a degree in Environmental Studies from Warren Wilson College. She has traveled the world working and studying on farms before settling down on her own piece of land in 1987. She and her husband, David, developed Round River Farm, a vegetable and small livestock operation tucked into the rocky hills of the North Shore on Lake Superior….
Read Full ArticleKami Lee, Contributing Writer
Before joining the Peace Corps, Kami Lee lived in Guatemala for more than 30 years, where she married and raised two kids. She was an independent consultant, working with development agencies and schools. She also did community organizing work. …
Read Full ArticleAllison Brinkman, Contributing Writer
October 28, 2009 by Julia Wasson
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Allison Brinkman is a Greater Cincinnati publicist with an affinity for traveling to the furthest reaches of the globe and sampling exotic cuisine. Her love for her dog, Oscar, is closely rivaled by her love for the Ohio State Buckeyes — something not to be taken lightly! …
Read Full ArticleSimeon Talley, Contributing Writer
October 22, 2009 by Simeon Talley
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Simeon Talley is a student at the University of Iowa, majoring in International Politics. He is also a member of the Roosevelt Institute, a progressive network of campus-based think tanks.
Read Full ArticleKatie Roche, Contributing Writer
September 30, 2009 by Katie Roche
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Katie Roche is a creative, a mother, and a wife trying to live the good, green life in Iowa City, Iowa.
When Katie was 10 years old she convinced her local school board that recycling was not only the right thing to do, but that it could be profitable, which led to the first school recycling program in the state of Iowa! …
Read Full ArticleAngie Tagtow, Contributing Writer
September 25, 2009 by Angie Tagtow
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Angie Tagtow is a registered dietitian, environmental nutrition consultant, and international speaker who educates eaters, opinion leaders, and policymakers on sustainable food systems that promote good health, vibrant communities, and environmental stewardship. Her consulting firm, Environmental Nutrition Solutions, takes an ecological approach to food and health by leveraging policies to build resilient and sustainable food systems that advance public health. Her “Good Food Checklist” series has been distributed to audiences across the country. She works with a variety of groups, including regional food and farming coalitions, not-for-profit organizations, professional associations, government agencies, universities and industry…
Read Full ArticleMegan Kimble, Contributing Writer
September 21, 2009 by Megan Kimble
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Megan Kimble is a Spanish-speaking, laptop-wielding, six-foot gringa wandering around Latin America and, as of late, Los Angeles, where she’s from. Megan runs, hikes, and really loves breakfast food — especially coffee. She is game to try anything new…
Read Full ArticleAbby Seixas, Contributing Writer
September 10, 2009 by Julia Wasson
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Contributing writer Abby Seixas is a psychotherapist, speaker and author of the highly acclaimed book Finding the Deep River Within: A Woman’s Guide to Recovering Balance and Meaning in Everyday Life.
She offers workshops, retreats and individualized coaching, as well as her popular “Deep River”™ groups. Abby’s television appearances include NBC’s The Today Show and the Hallmark Channel, and her work has been featured in local and national print media, including O, the Oprah Magazine; Self; Woman’s Day; Fitness; Body + Soul; and The Boston Globe…
Read Full ArticleCaryn Green, Contributing Writer
August 26, 2009 by Caryn Green
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Caryn Green lives in Chicago, where she has spent her career in media on both the business and editorial side of the aisle. An ardent environmentalist and animal rights supporter, she is an outdoor enthusiast and adventure traveler who loves to go places you can’t find on a map…
Read Full ArticleLaura Mack, Contributing Writer
August 17, 2009 by Laura Mack
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Laura Mack is an international business consultant, a facilitator of dialogue, and a writer with a passion for positive transformation of individuals, communities and organizations…
Read Full ArticleShraddah Reyna, Contributing Writer
July 23, 2009 by Shraddah Reyna
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Shraddah Reyna is a new environmentalist. She became interested in the environment while living in Hawaii, a microcosm of our larger society and planet. She has an extensive background in advertising and sales, which she hopes to put to use in bettering our planet. She is currently studying business at the University of Redlands in California…
Read Full ArticleT. I. Williams, Contributing Writer
July 13, 2009 by T. I. Williams
Filed under BPGL Crew, Blog, Contributing Writers, Cooking, Health
T. I. Williams is a baker and live foods chef-educator based in New York City and, on occasion, Jamaica. …
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