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Sustainable living in Sweden
For some warmth in your Monday, see Sandra's story. It's been great working on her story, she definitely moved us and pushed us to think big! Sustainable living is not just a possibility. People like Sandra are showing us. Lindsberg is a huge house outside of Stockholm that Sandra took over with friends in the spring 2012. The house has been a collective house since the 70’s, but for the last decade activities and maintenance has been minimal.Sandra and her friends are busy renovating the…See More
Olof Soebech posted a blog post
Story on a permaculture network in Oslo
Maiken McCormick got together with 2 other women in Oslo and created a network of people in the city who are either growing their own food, or who would like to participate in urban garden projects in Oslo. They've also started several pilot projects around the city, including a rooftop garden on top of a shopping centre.I met Maiken last July and did a small interviewhttp://www.everydaystories.be/content/maikens-workand more on…See More
Sarah Thorne commented on Olof Soebech's status
"Wow, sounds great! Good to hear its growing and developing!
All the best, enjoy your travels in Sweden and Norway and keep us posted :-)
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Olof Soebech commented on Olof Soebech's status
"Hey Sarah, thanks for the interest! We decided to go this July only to Oslo and Stockholm, so we won't make it to Ytterjärna. Still planning who to interview there...
The project will have its 1 year anniversary in August, and…"
Sarah Thorne commented on Olof Soebech's status
"Hi Olof,
how is your project going? Did you manage to find any more people?
It sounds like such a great project and I would love to hear how it is developing. Maybe you could post some info or links to the newest projects on SPREAD.
Hope its…"
Olof Soebech commented on Olof Soebech's status
"Hey Sarah, thanks so much.
Looks like a great place! I guess it is not in a city though? I am focusing on sustainable city living... but I will definitely get in touch with them to find out more! thanks!
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Olof Soebech posted a status
"Help? I am looking for people living sustainably in DK, NO & SE to share their story on www.everydaystories.be suggestions?"
Olof Soebech posted a status
"Just added a new story on Cristina Gabetti on http://ning.it/H3dVvV She's found a way to reach so many with solutions on sustainability"
Olof Soebech replied to Olof Soebech's discussion Real examples for sustainable lifestyles in the group Research topics
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Thank you ladies for positive feedback and for sharing the site!
I am planning a tour to other European countries a bit further from Belgium to try to get a bit more diversity in the stories. So hopefully by the end of the year, I'll…"
Nora Brüggemann replied to Olof Soebech's discussion Real examples for sustainable lifestyles in the group Research topics
"Hi Olof, great site! I will keep it in mind to suggest new people to you that can be featured. Good luck with it meanwhile!"
Alison Clayton-Smith replied to Olof Soebech's discussion Real examples for sustainable lifestyles in the group Research topics
"Hello Olof
I like the site - particularly the photos of the homes with the comments about what they've done. I can't think of anyone at the moment to suggest but will bear it in mind.
Alison"
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Tom's story
A video about Tom Troonbeeckx, an organic farmer in Leuven, Belgium. His farm is based on the concept of Community supported agriculture. This video was shot...
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- What is your interest in sustainable lifestyles?
- I want to learn more about it, and share best practices to a much broader public than those already on board
- What is your (professional) background for sustainable lifestyles?
- Master in Human Ecology from VUB, Brussels and conducted academic research on sustainable consumption mainly. Embarking on a new project of storytelling, online communication and a film on individuals leading by example
- What topics are you interested in regarding sustainable lifestyles?
- individual choices, overcoming barriers,
- Share your organization's website if you have one.
- www.everydaystories.be
Olof Soebech's Blog
Sustainable living in Sweden
Posted on February 11, 2013 at 1:00pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
For some warmth in your Monday, see Sandra's story. It's been great working on her story, she definitely moved us and pushed us to think big! Sustainable living is not just a possibility. People like Sandra are showing us.
Lindsberg is a huge house outside of Stockholm that Sandra took over with friends in the spring 2012. The house has been a collective house since the 70’s, but for the last decade activities and maintenance has been minimal.
Sandra and her friends are busy…
Continue Story on a permaculture network in Oslo
Posted on December 26, 2012 at 5:00pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Maiken McCormick got together with 2 other women in Oslo and created a network of people in the city who are either growing their own food, or who would like to participate in urban garden projects in Oslo. They've also started several pilot projects around the city, including a rooftop garden on top of a shopping centre.
I met Maiken last July and did a small interview…
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SPREAD 2050 Conference: Catalyzing Action - Join in the discussion and influence the program!
Posted by Mari Orjasniemi on October 23, 2012 at 1:30pm 0 Comments 2 Likes
The final conference of SPREAD Sustainable Lifestyles 2050 will be held on November 26-27 2012 in Brussels.
The findings of the SPREAD 2050 project will be showcased and discussed during the two day conference. It is a possibility to hear the first hand results of the SPREAD 2050 project. Emphasis is on how the findings can be turned into action.
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