Omega Center for Sustainable Living (OCSL)

Omega Center for Sustainable Living (OCSL) Environmental education center + natural water reclamation facility Institute Proud member of 1% for the Planet

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Operating since 2009, the Omega Center for Sustainable Living (OCSL) at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, integrates an award-winning building and the campus’s state-of-the-art natural water reclamation facility—the Eco Machine™️—with a robust environmental education program, focused on a whole-systems, place-based approach to problem solving that considers the connections between society, nat

ure, and individuals. You play a vital role in helping us create a community of belonging and an uplifting learning environment. Community agreements include everyone observing Omega's core values: Holism, Community, Sustainability, Service, and Integrity.

08/05/2026

Could a solar panel on your balcony power your home? 🌿⚡

Plug-and-play solar technology is making clean energy accessible to renters and urban communities alike. Simple, decentralized energy powered by the sun is reshaping our future!

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Ten U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.

07/15/2026

Leftovers are a strangely controversial topic. Some people love them (eating cold pizza while standing in front of the fridge is a treasured pastime of mine). And some people can't stand the idea of eating yesterday's food … again!

Here are seven ways to transform your leftovers.

We asked our audience to share their favorite go-to recipes for leftovers. Here are seven dishes — like stuffed peppers and a biryani casserole — that can help you use up all your fridge scraps.

Researchers are calling for cities to double down on one of the simplest yet most powerful solutions to many problems.
07/09/2026

Researchers are calling for cities to double down on one of the simplest yet most powerful solutions to many problems.

Researchers are calling for cities to double down on one of the simplest yet most powerful solutions to many problems - planting more trees.

For many people, spending time in natural environments is much more than an interest or a hobby, it’s an essential self-...
07/07/2026

For many people, spending time in natural environments is much more than an interest or a hobby, it’s an essential self-care practice. Decades of research demonstrate that experiencing the great outdoors has multiple positive mental and physical health effects.

An ever-expanding accumulation of research provides broad empirical support for engaging with nature as a wonderfully effective positive psychology intervention.

07/04/2026

As we celebrate Independence Day, may we also remember the connections that sustain us. Freedom flourishes when we care for one another and the world we share.

More than 1 in 3 World Cup matches face dangerously hot, humid weather. Here's how to protect yourself from heat illness...
06/30/2026

More than 1 in 3 World Cup matches face dangerously hot, humid weather. Here's how to protect yourself from heat illness.

By mapping shade, a new online tool calculates the best way to stroll a city without overheating.
06/24/2026

By mapping shade, a new online tool calculates the best way to stroll a city without overheating.

A new online and open-source tool developed by Arizona State University calculates the best way to stroll a city without overheating.

06/19/2026

On Juneteenth, we honor the perseverance and courage of all who fought for emancipation. Their sacrifices light the path forward as we continue working toward a more just and equitable world.

Hudson Valley artists are using plants, minerals, and more to create striking colors for their art.
06/17/2026

Hudson Valley artists are using plants, minerals, and more to create striking colors for their art.

Hudson Valley Viewfinder is a collaborative digital magazine celebrating the inspirational beauty of Hudson Valley communities and nature.

In a forest in Madagascar, the demise of a centuries-old baobab points to the fraying of a fragile ecosystem.
06/10/2026

In a forest in Madagascar, the demise of a centuries-old baobab points to the fraying of a fragile ecosystem.

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