Housing | Environment Summary. Sustainability and energy independence is on the forefront of everyone’s mind these days. It’s well known that among the greatest consumers of energy are heating systems — and most heating system use non-renewable energy. The book Wood Pellet Heating Systems by Dilwyn Jenkins explores wood pellet options. According to the Amazon… Continue reading UK Based Enerfina Pioneers Biomass Boilers and Renewable Energy Sources for Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Use
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Travel Impact of Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism
Transportation | Activism > Environment Summary. A topic sometimes avoided by people in the ecotourism industry is the environmental impact of the travel required to reach the environmentally friendly destination. Of course, the reason for this is that those in the tourism, vacation, and hospitality industry know that the best advice to give their environmentally conscientious customers… Continue reading Travel Impact of Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism
Curitiba, Brazil – Sustainable Urban Eco City
Effective Living | Activism > Environment Summary. In 2010, Curitiba, Brazil was awarded the Globe Sustainable City Award which was set up to recognize cities and municipalities which excel in sustainable urban development around the world. “The City of Curitiba shows maturity in their understanding of sustainable city development – both regarding policy and implementation.… Continue reading Curitiba, Brazil – Sustainable Urban Eco City
Small House Society News 201109
Small House Society – News 201109 | 30 September 2011 | Friday Dear Friend, I know that time is precious for everyone, so I’ll try to keep this update short. The approximate reading time is about 5 minutes. Further down, there’s some repetition of announcements from last month for those who’ve just joined the list.… Continue reading Small House Society News 201109
Bicycle Wisdom: This one runs on fat and saves you money… This one runs on money and makes you fat.
Transportation > Life Mobility Summary. The commitment to be a full-time cyclist begins long before you purchase a bicycle. It begins with a choice to live within a bicycle-ride-distance from work, home, shopping, school, and friends. The results are transformational: less noise pollution less land pollution less water pollution money savings weight loss better cardio vascular… Continue reading Bicycle Wisdom: This one runs on fat and saves you money… This one runs on money and makes you fat.
Division 43 by DR Horton – Sustainable and Walkable Small New Urbanism Community in Portland, Oregon
Housing > Small House Society Division 43 Small, Sustainable, and Walkable New Urbanism Community in Portland, Oregon by D.R. Horton Our micro homes are a conscious commitment to a different way of building and living. The home designs are built with reclaimed and sustainable materials and share community resources. Division 43 is a 29-unit complex… Continue reading Division 43 by DR Horton – Sustainable and Walkable Small New Urbanism Community in Portland, Oregon
Peter King Workshop: How to Build a Small Wood Frame House
Activism | Effective Living > Housing > Small House Society Summary. Join Peter King, tiny house builder, at the 7th Annual Connecting for Change: A Bioneers by the Bay Conference, October 21-23, in downtown New Bedford, MA. Peter King’s workshop, How to Build a Small Wood Frame House, will be joined by dozens of other workshops… Continue reading Peter King Workshop: How to Build a Small Wood Frame House
Small House Movement – ABC Radio News Canberra Australia – Interview with Greg Johnson – 10 September 2011
Housing > Small House Society Summary. The audio below is an interview with Greg Johnson about the Small House Movement. The recorded-live-interview with ABC Radio News Canberra Australia was on Saturday 10 September 2011 (Sunday 11 September 2011 in Australia) as a part of the Sustainable House Day event. Visit Sustainable House Day website for… Continue reading Small House Movement – ABC Radio News Canberra Australia – Interview with Greg Johnson – 10 September 2011
Small House Living Questions and Answers
Housing > Small House Society Summary. The video below answers various questions about small house living, simplicity, and the small house movement. These questions arrived by email today. What would you say in the single most important thing for simple and sustainable living? How is the “Schedule for Life” tied into the Tiny Home Movement… Continue reading Small House Living Questions and Answers
Small House Society News 201108
Small House Society – News 201108 | 31 August 2011 | Wednesday Dear Friend, I know that time is precious for everyone, so I’ll try to keep this update short. The approximate reading time is about 5 minutes. Toward the bottom, there’s some repetition of announcements from last month for those who’ve just joined the… Continue reading Small House Society News 201108
Small House Society News 201107
Small House Society – News 201107 | 31 July 2011 | Sunday Dear Friend, I know that time is precious for everyone, so I’ll try to keep this update short. The approximate reading time is about 5 minutes. Toward the bottom, there’s some repetition of announcements from last month for those who’ve just joined the… Continue reading Small House Society News 201107
The Vegetarian Myth? – The Rise of Irrationalism and the Dangers of Primal and Paleo Diets
Health Summary A movement toward Paleolithic living has recently reached critical mass. Many books on paleo and primal diets are now flooding the market. One such book is The Vegetarian Myth by Lierre Keith. Others include: Paleo/Primal Diets Paleo diets or primal diets are typically high in meat and advocate the consumption of foods similar to what… Continue reading The Vegetarian Myth? – The Rise of Irrationalism and the Dangers of Primal and Paleo Diets