Radical Simplicity –
Living Well in the Next Ecological Bubble
JIM MERKEL in Jersey City
at the Fire House
38 Mercer St
Jersey City
Monday, Dec 6
7 pm
Public Welcome
FREE
In this talk Jim Merkel suggests dozens of lifestyle steps that lighten ecological
footprints. From roof top gardens to root cellars, organic markets to locavore potlucks
and alternative energy strategies, many are building more sustainable lives —moving
us toward a new ‘ecological’ bubble, grounded in ethical relationships with humanity,
nature and future generations.
Jim Merkel is an American author, volunteer, and engineer that moved
from involvement in the military industry to pioneering in simplicity. His
book, Radical Simplicity: Small Footprints on a Finite Earth offers a path
to deeply sustainable way of living respectful of all life. Jim founded
the Global Living Project and currently writes, lectures and consults
with campuses and municipalities on sustainability initiatives. While
at Dartmouth, Jim worked to integrate environmentally and socially
sustainable practices into the College’s operations and culture. His
projects included Sustainable Dining, Solar Thermal Evaluation, Carbon
Reduction, Sustainable Offices, Green Greeks and Solid Waste Reduction.
for more information, please call: 207-322-2511
www.newforestinstitute.org
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