What’s Up North Blog

by Cody Douglas, Communications Consultant, Compost for Good Most people don’t realize how much food they throw away every day. Too often, we throw away leftovers no one eats, fruits and vegetables that spoil, or pieces of food that could...

By Audrey Schwartzberg, Communications Director During my nearly ten years at ANCA, I have rarely had the occasion to dig into the organization’s vast archives. Digitized materials can be hard to locate and search, while many print documents are surely...

by Jill Henck As ANCA’s Climate & Energy Program Director, transitioning my personal vehicle from a hybrid electric to a full electric has been on my mind for a while. I’ve been an electric vehicle (EV) driver for around six...

One afternoon late last summer in my home office/guest room/exercise room, I stumbled to my gym mat at the end of a work day to find it covered in sticky notes. After regaining my balance from slipping on one, and...

When we support small businesses during the holiday season — and throughout the year — our gifts are not only meaningful for our loved ones, they also have widespread benefits for our local communities and the broader region.  By shopping...