WHAT WE DO

Our mission is to help cultivate resilient communities rooted in regenerative practices by providing education, consulting, and hands-on solutions that work toward a healthier future for people and planet.

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    Collaboration

    We collaborate with various stakeholders on projects that have positive ecological impact, build community, and work toward a better future for people and planet.

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    EDUCATION

    Our programs teach practical skills that help people live more sustainably, build self-reliance, and establish bioregional resilience.

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  • Rich taught a class at Hudson Valley Community College on Sustainable Landscaping. The class was packed and so was the agenda! Rich has such a depth of knowledge but doesn’t take a rigid approach at all — rather, he wants to help each person play their own part in building a more sustainable environment for all. He gave us all a lot to think about. Looking forward to his next class.

    Olivia K.

  • Sunray Sustainability's guidance was instrumental in shaping the vision for my project. I had been feeling overwhelmed, but Rich made the entire process more straightforward and attainable. It was an incredibly valuable experience!

    Tanya F.

  • Took a permaculture workshop with rich. it was a great time, and i learned a lot. I look forward to following along and taking more classes in the future!

    Josh M.

  • Sunray Sustainability's consultation was absolutely crucial in helping me create goals and objectives for my land. In even just two hours, Rich's knowledge helped me feel empowered with the tools needed to bring my project to life.

    Michael L.

  • Rich helped my husband and I with the orchard present on property we purchased. It was a great experience learning from Rich, and we are confident now in our ability to manage the trees moving forward!

    Susan M.

RECENT ARTICLES & STORIES

Blog & Press
Backyard Chickens
Backyard Chickens

Article published in the Spring 2025 Honest Weight Coop Scoop on Backyard Chickens.

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To Plastic, or Not to Plastic? The Ethical Failure of a Wasteful Society
To Plastic, or Not to Plastic? The Ethical Failure of a Wasteful Society

In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the namesake character grapples with existential questions and various dilemmas. Just as Hamlet contemplates the implications of his actions and their consequences, could one see parallels in our modern society, and how we behave when faced with ethical and moral quandaries?

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Honoring the Roots: Traditional Ecological Knowledge as the Lifeblood of Permaculture
Honoring the Roots: Traditional Ecological Knowledge as the Lifeblood of Permaculture

Permaculture is more than a design science—it is a living remembrance of humanity’s ancestral intimacy with the land.

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Spring Cleanup: Delay It To Protect Pollinators, Soil, and Biodiversity
Spring Cleanup: Delay It To Protect Pollinators, Soil, and Biodiversity

As the days grow longer and temperatures rise, many are eager to clean up their yards and gardens, but an early spring cleanup can be ecologically harmful.

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The Ethical Dilemma of Nuclear Energy
The Ethical Dilemma of Nuclear Energy

Nuclear is often promoted as a “cleaner” alternative to coal and other fossil fuels due to its low direct emissions, this framing generally ignores the broader ethical and environmental consequences of this technology.

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Permaculture Ethics & Design Principles: Origins & Applicability
Permaculture Ethics & Design Principles: Origins & Applicability

Permaculture, as a holistic design system, stands at the forefront of sustainable living by emphasizing the creation of regenerative systems that harmonize with the natural world.

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Electric Composters: Greenwashed Energy Hogs
Electric Composters: Greenwashed Energy Hogs

Sustainability has been hijacked by consumerist culture, and we need to be asking harder questions about what “green” or “sustainability” really means.

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Upcoming Online Permaculture Class
Upcoming Online Permaculture Class

This practical and engaging online course will serve as an introduction to permaculture, which is an ethics-based design framework for creating sustainable and regenerative systems inspired by natural ecosystems.

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