Permaculture: Closing the Loop Permaculture: Closing the Loop. It’s probably safe to say that most of us live similar lives in a lot of ways: we go to the grocery
*This blog was co-written with Caroline Chomanics, IDEAS For Us chief administration officer and Fleet Farming program manager. We are beginning a new decade in 2020! Unlike most New Year’s
Leonardo Dicaprio Actor Leonardo Dicaprio has used his renowned celebrity platform to bring awareness and public attention to the most pressing environmental issues. In 1998, he founded the Leonardo Dicaprio
Environmental Solutions Project Archive Changing The World Through Local Action IDEAS For Us (IDEAS) is active in both developed and developing nations. Every project and program we launch shares the collective
Climate Week NYC puts climate on the world stage, but real change happens locally. Here is how your community can take climate action on energy, water, food, waste, and ecology.
Local Action Towards Global Change what we do Join now Taking Direct-Action To Solve Global Challenges Building Solutions For People & planet IDEAS For Us develops and implements hands-on environmental
School gardens are more than just green spaces—they are powerful engines for student success. Research shows that students who participate in garden-based learning experience higher science achievement, improved mental resilience, increased physical activity, and healthier eating habits. During high-stress periods like the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals who gardened just 1–4 hours per week demonstrated significantly greater emotional resilience. In schools, these programs are helping students become more engaged, more curious, and more connected—to their food, their environment, and each other. By bringing learning outdoors, school gardens are cultivating not only plants, but stronger minds and more sustainable futures.
Earth Day is upon us! Earth Day approaches, IDEAS For Us and Fleet Farming extend a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated community of environmental advocates. Since its inception in 1970, Earth Day has stood as a beacon of hope and action for environmental stewardship worldwide. Together, we’ve transformed local landscapes and empowered individuals to lead sustainable lives. This Earth Day, let’s renew our commitment to the planet and continue to drive real, impactful change. Join us in celebrating the power of community and the enduring spirit of conservation.
Welcome back to the IDEAS For Us blog, where we explore pressing environmental issues and innovative solutions. This is a follow up post on the Top Environmental Issues in Florida.
On June 29th, Florida Governor Ron Desantis signed a bill allowing the study of radioactive waste to pave Florida roads. The material is called phosphogypsum and is created as a
