8 Water-saving solutions for your home - 0 views
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collin5491 on 05 May 15With drought becoming more serious here is a good article with some water saving tips
They Are Biocides, Not Pesticides -- And They Are Creating an Ecocide - 0 views
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An interesting article about the effect of pesticides and insecticides on the rest of the environment
Lionel Buckett's spectacular Clifftop Cave nears completion - 0 views
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Lionel Buckett has created several passive solar cliff top caves for dwelling enjoyment. Located in Australia's Blue Mountains range, Lionel intertwines a view thousands of years old with alternative energy systems and modern living features. Nature is all encompassing in his designs, as the cave's glass door and outside wall shower prove to be.
Oldest US mall blends old/modern with 225-sq-ft micro lofts - 1 views
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The Providence Arcade built in 1828, was transformed when Evan Granoff bought it and renovated the top floors into micro units. The ground floor welcomes tenants and others with micro shops designed to fit local needs.
World Beyond War . . . - - 0 views
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"Between 1900-2006, campaigns of nonviolent civil resistance were twice as successful as violent campaigns." Sustainability and livelihood where gratitude is the attitude.
Greenhouse Dew Collector for Arid Climates - 0 views
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Dew-collecting greenhouses used in desert areas allow for water vapors to collect and be used for hydrating plants and animals alike.
Eco-Friendly Coffins - 0 views
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With all the graveyards in the world, and an estimated world population of 7.125 billion ... biodegradable coffins and urns seem like a pretty good idea to reduce pollution.
Who Gets Stepped On? - e-Stewards - 1 views
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Much of our food supply come from very same regions in China where e-waste including our old iPads are dumped. You should watch this!
Dirty 12 and Clean 15 - 0 views
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The Dirty Dozen & The Clean 15! Learn the top 12 most contaminated and sprayed fruits and veggies, and also learn the safest 15 to eat! Which foods are best to buy organic? Money saving produce tips here: http://youtu.be/dXy3v0oXH2U.
If You Drink Coffee Make Sure it is Organic - 0 views
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Most people are not aware that regular coffee consumption can be a significant source of pesticides. According to the CS Monitor, conventional farmers apply up to 250 pounds of chemical fertilizers per acre! So when you sip on your non-organic morning brew, you are also sipping on pesticide residues.
The Story of Stuff - 1 views
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The Story of Stuff, originally released in December 2007, is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world.
How kids can help solve the e-waste problem - 1 views
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How many electronic gadgets does your family have? What's your favorite electronic gadget? An iPad? Video game? TV? How many gadgets does your family use? Would you believe that the average home has 24 electronic products! Do you ever think about what happens to these gadgets when you are done with them?
Going Green - 0 views
Here is an article that has many green ideas for the everyday household. These small baby steps as the article calls them could have a big impact. http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/going-green-a...
Wind Power - 1 views
Here is an article on wind power. It discusses the cost effectiveness and lack of harmful pollutants that other forms of energy produce. Many other countries are already on board with this and ut...
The Earthship - 1 views
http://www.realhealthpro.com/lifestyle/greatest-homesteading-breakthroughs-earthship Check out this new house. It it completely earth friendly from it's used tire thermomass walls to its built in ...
Native plants that help improve the quality of your yard environment - 3 views
Anywhere you live in America there are a host of native plants that when you plant these types of plants in your yard the benefits from them help improve the air quality by absorbing air toxins, im...
Improve soil quality long term - 1 views
http://www.dirtdoctor.com/view_org_research.php?id=69 This research discusses the use of woodchips to renew soil quality. It discusses the use of hardwood mulch as a long life humus substance w...
Hemp: The Versatile Plant of Durable Fiber - 1 views
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Hemp is such an amazing plant. From it an array of oils, plastics, paints and twine can be created ... of such strength Kentuckians were able to avoid WWII draft by staying home and growing hemp. The fiber of this plant is so strong, that the government was eager to have farmers plant and grow it (with government provided seeds) so that the best parachutes, laces and other materials could be made for soldiers and the war. "Breathing in 4x the carbon dioxide (CO2) of trees during it's quick 12-14 week growing cycle. Trees take 20 years to mature vs 4 months for Industrial Hemp" So why are we still clearing forests and avoiding the CO2 sync of this marvelous resource???
Sustainable because everyone can get involved with technology - 1 views
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In this YES! Magazine article by Kayla Schultz, Canadian Sophie Toupin remarks on how inaccessible technology seems to women and others considered a minority to the traditional "white hacker" notion. Toupin talks about the need for all members to feel safe and supported to explore whatever notion they deem interesting. This includes the opportunity to lead group sessions regardless of age, orientation, or any other possible classification ... as long as socially-minded sustainable ideas are crossing thresholds of imagination.
Deep Litter Method - 3 views
If you have chickens, you might be interested in this. My wife and I live in northern Michigan where the temperatures can reach as low as -25 in the winter. We were having a hard time keeping our...
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