UPDATE: I’ve added a Sustainable Living category to the new WordPress CMS. —Jimmy, November 2011
This section is going to be a working project to post resources and links to other sites for a sustainable living. Also to show the different projects we are doing in the house.
Conserving water in the home
Simple ways to save water at home while reducing the pollution risk to nearby lakes, streams and watersheds.
Recycling basics for the home
Home recycling requires very little effort, yet offers substantial benefit to the homeowner as well as the environment.
Simplify
Suggestions for slowing down our busy lives, and enjoying more of the moment. As we learn to simplify, the environment also benefits.
Grey Water System
Easy ways to build a grey water system
Energy-Efficient Heating
Simple, inexpensive ways to cut your fuel bill as much as 50%, while helping to conserve Earth’s resources.
Non-Toxic Home Cleaning
Toxic substances in many homecare products threaten your family and the environment’s health. Here are safe, natural and inexpensive alternatives.
Energy-Efficient Appliances
How to get more value from your home appliances, and the best value from new appliances, while reducing home energy use. Non-Toxic Paint
New environmental regulations, and consumer demand, have led to the development of new paints which are durable, cost-effective and less harmful to human and environmental health.
Energy-Efficient Lighting
There’s been a quiet revolution in lighting. New bulbs are available which save energy, reduce pollution and cost less in the long run.
Natural Insect Pest Control
Which is worse – the insect pests in your home, or the pesticides used to treat them? Before reaching for the chemicals, try these safer natural methods.
Links
- http://www.cedarcreektreehouse.com/stairway_photo.htm
- http://www.earth-house.com/Alternative_Styles/Odd_Homes/Water_House/water_house.html
- http://www.green-trust.org/bagend.htm
- http://www.rogerdean.com/architecture/index.htm
- http://www.geocities.com/flyingconcrete/index.htm
- http://www.cityfarmer.org/SolarRoof.html#solar
- http://www.green-trust.org/bagend.htm