2009 November | Uprooted, an eco/travel blog

How to Travel Cheap & Green: couchsurfing vs. hostel

30. Nov, 2009 13 Comments

I stayed in Boston twice: once at the hostel, and once as a couchsurfer. Each has its charms, and its problems; what are the differences, and which would you choose?

adventure, alternative, Boston, buy nothing, community, couchsurfing, ecotourism, ecotravel, environment, featured posts, freegan, hostel, how-to, lodging, travel

The Apocalyptic Housewife Goes Seedbombing

Or, A Job Worth Doing is Worth Doing Crappily

25. Nov, 2009 6 Comments

An illustrated primer, based on one total n00b’s first documented experience with chlorophyll graffiti. The first-ever guest post from The Apocalyptic Housewife.

adventure, alternative, buy nothing, diy, environment, featured posts, freegan, gardening, guerrilla gardening, how-to, nature, outdoors

INTRODUCING: The Apocalyptic Housewife!

25. Nov, 2009 3 Comments

Uprooted has a new guest blogger. Let’s welcome her to the neighborhood.

featured, ruminations

art, diy, freegan, green living, suburbia

Working Out on the Way to Work

Bike/Foot Commuting vs. Obesity

23. Nov, 2009 3 Comments

GOOD has released an infographic comparing the percentage of active commutes with the percentage of overweight adults in countries around the world. Results? Not surprising.

energy, featured, try this at home

bike, commute, cycling, energy-efficient, exercise, featured posts, foot, information, obesity, overweight, statistics, sustainable, transportation

6 Reasons to hit the farmer’s market this weekend

20. Nov, 2009 3 Comments

Sure, farmer’s markets are a great idea. But admit it: you were planning to buy all your Thanksgiving food at the big-box store. Here’s why this weekend is the perfect time to change your plans and shop local.

community, food, try this at home

environment, ethics, family, farm, farmers market, feast, food, garden, holiday, market, organic, shopping, thanksgiving

SURPRISE! “Carbon Offsetting” Doesn’t Work.

19. Nov, 2009 1 Comment

Responsible Travel is one of several organizations ending their carbon-offset programs. Why they pulled out, and what it means for travelers.

ecotravel, energy-efficient, environment, featured posts, tourism, transportation, travel

New Blog Design!

17. Nov, 2009 9 Comments

Look at that, Uprooted got an update!
Hope y’all like the new look. There are still some bugs, but I’ll be stamping them out one by one. And things around here should continue to improve as I work in more of the advanced features of this lovely template!
In the meantime, please pardon our dust, enjoy the [...]

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