by Sustain Dane | Dec 4, 2025 | Summit Recaps, Sustainability Stories
The 2025 Summit was a day full of connection, inspiration, and community-driven sustainability. The day started with our keynote and workshop by Arielle V. King, who introduced the concept of Radical Imagination: the practice of envisioning bold, long-term...
by Sustain Dane | Oct 29, 2024 | Staff Blog
Q: I’m planning my wedding, and I want to make it as sustainable as possible. Do you have any tips? A: Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! It’s a wonderful occasion, and wanting to make it sustainable is a beautiful way to celebrate your commitment to each...
by Sustain Dane | Aug 27, 2024 | Staff Blog
By: Lorenza Zebell Q: How can I reduce food waste and prevent it from ending up in the landfill? A: According to the Wisconsin DNR, our landfills consist of 14.5% food that would be traditionally edible, and 6% “food scraps” (like peels). This makes food the largest...
by Sustain Dane | Aug 27, 2024 | Climate Commitment Stories, Guest Posts
Guest Blog By: Thamyres Costa (Bucky PR Student) From my earliest memories, my family ingrained the importance of reusing and donating clothes in me. As a child, I remember awaiting the bags of hand-me-down clothes from older cousins and family friends. This simple...
by Sustain Dane | Jun 27, 2024 | Staff Blog
By: Lorenza Zebell Q: I love my morning coffee but sometimes wonder about its environmental impact. How can I prioritize sustainability when choosing coffee? A:I’m a big fan of caffeine, in both coffee and tea form, so I’ve thought about this quite a bit! There are...
by Sustain Dane | May 31, 2024 | Climate Commitment Stories, Guest Posts
Guest Blog By: Bruce Javenkoski My interest in making sustainable changes to our house and my life accelerated when we moved here in 1999. The house was built for passive solar and it really worked. It could be a sunny, winter day of 15 – 20 degrees and the...
by Sustain Dane | May 30, 2024 | Staff Blog
By: Lorenza Zebell Q: I’d like to start biking to work. Where do I start? A: I’m so glad you’re interested in bike commuting to work. Our region is known as a great place to bike – we’re lucky to have an extensive network of beautiful bike lanes, trails, and...
by Sustain Dane | May 16, 2024 | Staff Blog, Sustainability Stories
By: Samantha Worden Sergenian’s Floor Coverings, a family-owned enterprise established in 1930, stands as an example of eco-consciousness in the flooring sector. Recently, Sustain Dane staff met with Nick Sergenian, a key figure in preserving his...
by Sustain Dane | Apr 29, 2024 | Staff Blog
By: Lorenza Zebell Sustain Dane is a resource for your sustainability-related questions. Businesses and individuals often email our team. This year we are adding a new article section where we will share questions that have come from the Sustain Dane community...
by Sustain Dane | Mar 22, 2024 | Staff Blog
By: Lorenza Zebell Q: I want to make a sustainable lifestyle change in honor of Earth Day this year but can’t decide what to do – do you have any recommendations? A: I’m so happy you’re thinking about taking action for Earth Day! At Sustain Dane we call these...
