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Amelia Baker is a western Pennsylvania native, Waynesburg to be exact. She left the small 'burg for ODU, then on to Southern California where the green bug really caught up with her and her husband. Working for Corporate America and trudging through her MBA at Cal State Long Beach, Brandon and Amelia were quick to leave Cali after grad school, but not without a break from the rat race. A three-month hiatus from the real world granted them a glorious travel break with cross-country adventure and European backpacking. After landing back on US soil, the Bakers set up shop quickly purchasing Green Alternatives earth-friendly general store and the rest is history.
How To Start Being Green Now
By Amelia Baker
With spring many of us are resolving to lose our winter weight. Why not also create a healthier lifestyle along with that?
Living the Green: Alternative Transportation
By Amelia Baker
Pledge to use alternative transport on Earth Day and Green Alternatives & AltDaily will give you treats.
$50K in Funding for local Gardens is a Click Away
By Amelia Baker
A local group is a few thousand votes away from winning a $50,000 grant to be used for ten community gardens throughout Hampton Roads. Login and help make it happen.
Green Q & A
By Amelia Baker
Our resident Green expert talks local vs. organic, the perceived high cost of being green, and the Sustainable Living Fair this weekend at Waterside.
Community Gardening the Green Way
By Amelia Baker
I’m convinced that food you actually grow does taste better. It has to.
The Drug-less Medicine Cabinet Exposed
By Amelia Baker
Tis the season for eternal runny noses and deep coughs, I thought I’d give an alternative approach to treatment. I’m one to self medicate instead of going to the doctor so I’ll usually try just about anything.
Local vs Organic, and All Your Other Green Questions
By Amelia Baker
In addition to the bi-weekly green perspectives I dish, I’m excited to be able to take your questions or concerns and share my greenie knowledge with you. In this column I address the question of local vs organic, which is better?
Green Holiday Shopping Guide
By Amelia Baker
Here you have it, a one-of-a kind, tailored Green Shopping Guide for Hampton Roads.
Give Thanks Greener
By Amelia Baker
I was planning out Thursday’s event calendar to make sure we stayed true to our green roots when I thought that others aspiring to be a little greener this year may want some helpful tips and hints.
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