Friday, November 7 marks the date of Vancouver's Eco-Fashion Show, the first Eco-Fashion Show ever to make international headlines.  Better yet, the events will be taking place in our neighboring Vancouver.  Check the news for notice of the season’s best designers and the latest sustainable materials.  This is so exciting.

-Serena

The inaugural debate that just took place in University of Vermont's new Janus Forum was "Buy Local or Buy Global: A Debate." Scholar-in-residence in Environmental Studies Bill McKibben, a recognized local advocate, debated George Mason University economist Russell Roberts on the merits of buying locally versus globally. Who do you think came out on top??? Follow the link above to find out!

-Karen

Vallejo, California is a giving local businesses a leg-up. The Vallejo Chamber of Commerce has decided that when the city needs vendors, they're going to try to do business with local firms first. This just isn't a decision they're trying to pursue. Vallejo is looking to make it an ordinance.

This move will help to put millions of dollars back into the local economy, as the City spends millions in contracting out work every year.

Vallejo won't be the first to make this move, as other cities across the country have done so as well. 

-Jess

A documentary that had its North American premiere back in September, Food Fight, is still getting buzz. Food Fight takes a look at how American agriculture policy and food culture developed in the 20th century as well as how the California food movement has emerged as a counter-culture to big agri-business. This film is by Chris Taylor in Association with November Films.

-Karen