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Article, Resource filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | 1 Comment | Updated on Jun 19, 2011

Democratizing the Electricity System

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/democratizing-electricity-system/

“Clean local energy provides the most efficient pathway to the smart energy future and the new energy economy.  Democratizing the Electricity System does a brilliant job of illustrating the unparalleled benefits of small- and mid-size renewable energy and the urgent need for new policies that make the enormous economic and political opportunities accessible.”  — Craig… Continue reading

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Article, Resource filed under Broadband | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Jun 16, 2011

PdF 2011 – Lawrence Lessig: Citizens

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/pdf-2011-lawrence-lessig-citizens/

Lessig presents at the Personal Democracy Forum 2011 using many of the findings and graphs on this website. He reviews the recent struggles with local broadband nationwide. Continue reading

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Resource filed under Stop Incineration, Waste to Wealth | Written by admin | 1 Comment | Updated on Jun 6, 2011

Pitfalls of Plasma Arc Technology in New Orleans

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/pitfalls-of-plasma-arc-technology-in-new-orleans/

Greenaction for Health and the Environment, based in San Francisco, has completed a detailed analysis of the environmental impacts and operating history of plasma arc technology based on the claims made by a company seeking to build such a plant in New Orleans, LA. Continue reading

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Article, Resource filed under Broadband | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Jun 1, 2011

Debate Over Muni Broadband Competing With Private Sector

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/debate-over-muni-broadband-competing-with-private-sector/

An oxford-style debate hosted by the Information Technology Innovation Foundation in Washington DC. Jim Baller and Christopher Mitchell defend local authority to build community networks over the course of a two hour debate. This is an excellent policy discussion. Continue reading

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Resource filed under Biomaterials, Composting, Waste to Wealth | Written by Brenda Platt | No Comments | Updated on May 12, 2011

Compostable Biobased Food Service Ware

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/compostable-bibased-food-service-ware/

This presentation on Compostable Biobased Food Service Ware was part of the Responsible Purchasing Network’s webinar, May 12, 2011. The webinar was geared to experienced “green” purchasers and those just getting started and covered important aspects of a successful food service ware program from an environmental purchasing perspective, and explained how to conduct product performance… Continue reading

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Article, Resource filed under Broadband | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Apr 20, 2011

FiberFête

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/fiberfete/

Christopher Mitchell presents at FiberFête on April 20, 2011 in Lafayette, Louisiana. He reviews ILSR’s work and personal experiences with broadband. Continue reading

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Article filed under General | Written by Christopher | No Comments | Updated on Apr 18, 2011

WMMT Covers Rural Broadband and Importance of Expanding Access

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/wmmt-covers-rural-broadband-and-importance-expanding-access/

Christopher Mitchell is one of several voices discussing the importance of funding rural broadband throughout the U.S.  WMMT is a radio station in Kentucky, frequently covering rural issues in the Appalachians. 

Also featured are Dee Davis of Rural Strategies and Lisa Fannin of the Mountain Telephone Cooperative in NE Kentucky, the first entity in Kentucky to receive a broadband stimulus award.

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Cover Compostable biobased alternatives to polystyrene in food service
Resource filed under Biomaterials, Composting, Waste to Wealth | Written by Brenda Platt | No Comments | Updated on Apr 8, 2011

Compostable Biobased Alternatives to Polystyrene in Food Service

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/compostable-biobased-alternatives-to-polystyrene-in-food-service/

  Presented at CleanMed Session on Environmentally Preferred Purchasing (EPP): “Hot” Topics Phoenix, Arizona April 8, 2011 This presentation examines the problems with polystyrene-based food service ware and explores the potential benefits of compostable ware. Continue reading

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Article, Resource filed under Broadband | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Mar 27, 2011

Community Broadband, A Level Playing Field?

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/community-broadband-a-level-playing-field/

Communities pursuing their own broadband network are met with accusations from massive incumbent telephone and cable companies saying that it is not fair for local governments to compete against the private sector. Continue reading