Environmental AdvocatesCaptain Planet meets Portlandia

Captain Planet Would Live Here

Three days of green living

Duration
3 days
Budget
$150-250/person
Best Time
spring, summer, fall
Perfect For
Zero-wasters

Dylan's Take

My PhD research was in sustainable food systems. This city took my sustainability game to another level.

Your Weekend Schedule

Friday
Day 1

Sustainable Living

3:00pm

Villagers

Varies
32 Banks Ave

Zero-waste store

Insider Tip: Bring containers

Saturday
Day 2

Green Infrastructure

11:00am

New Belgium Tour

Free
21 Craven St

LEED brewery

Insider Tip: Ask about water reclamation

Sunday
Day 3

Conservation

9:00am

River Cleanup

Free

Join conservation

Insider Tip: They provide supplies

Must-Do Experiences

  • Zero-waste shopping
  • River cleanup

Insider Tips

  • Bring reusable everything

Where to Stay

West Asheville

Most sustainable businesses

Getting Around

  • Bike share available

Photo Ops

  • 📸 Community garden harvests

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