Sustainable Living

Why would a successful American physician choose to live in a twelve-foot-by-twelve-foot cabin without running water or electricity? To find out, writer and activist William Powers visited Dr. Jackie Benton in rural North Carolina. No Name Creek gurgled through Benton’s permaculture farm, and she stroked honeybees’ wings as she shared her wildcrafter philosophy of living on a planet in crisis. Powers, just back from a decade of international aid work, then accepted Benton’s offer to stay at the cabin for a season while she traveled.

Looking to make your homesteading dreams a reality? Look no further than Roots and Shoots of Homesteading, the comprehensive guide to creating a sustainable and thriving homestead right in the heart of Pennsylvania. With 15 chapters covering everything from designing and building your homestead, to raising livestock and implementing sustainable practices, this eBook is your go-to resource for all things homesteading. Starting with an introduction to homesteading in Pennsylvania, you'll gain a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities this region has to offer. From there,...

Unlock the Secrets of "PURCONOMY" to Thriving in the Purpose-Driven Economy The Future of Work Starts here. Are you ready to align your life, career, and income with your deepest values and aspirations? embrace artificial intelligence (ai) to make your life simple? PURCONOMY is not just a book—it’s your blueprint for transforming purpose into action and creating a meaningful, sustainable, and prosperous life by embracing AI in the emerging Purpose-Driven Economy. Inside PURCONOMY, You'll Discover: A Revolutionary Framework for Purposeful Living Learn how to integrate AI with your ...

With a brand-new approach to environmental responsibility, environmental expert Gay Browne offers small and simple changes we can make that will have a huge impact on the environment and our health. In an increasingly toxic world, the paths to environmental safety and personal well-being run parallel. The damage we're doing to our planet is literally making us sick. In this quietly revolutionary book, Gay Browne shares a roadmap for living a greener, healthier life.

If imagining a life of energy independence by harnessing the sun's power to light your home excites you, this book is for you! Discover how to achieve energy independence through off-grid solar power with this modern, updated guide. Learn how anyone, regardless of technical experience, can understand and implement off-grid solar power. Whether you’re a hands-on DIY enthusiast or an eager beginner, this book is tailored for you.

Microplastics Mayhem is your ultimate guide to a healthier, plastics-free life, and is an invaluable resource that empowers readers to take control of their own well-being and make a positive impact on the environment. This comprehensive book not only reveals the alarming truth behind the invisible threat of microplastics This book includes: Practical health tips, Resources for further research And extensive list of microplastics-free products and brands. Packed with actionable advice, "Microplastics Mayhem" guides you through simple lifestyle changes that can significantly reduce your ...

Ever gazed at the sky during a downpour and dreamed of turning those raindrops into a treasure trove, more than just soggy shoes? What if you could make rain your ally, helping you dodge hefty water bills while transforming your garden into the neighborhood's crown jewel? Prepare to become the Rain Whisperer with this revolutionary guide! Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or a newbie embarking on your sustainability quest, this audiobook is your ultimate companion.

Welcome to "Northern Roots," the ultimate guide for homesteading in the wilderness of Alaska. This eBook is your roadmap to a simpler, more self-sufficient life that's in harmony with nature. Through the pages of this book, you'll learn everything you need to know about homesteading in Alaska, from why you should choose it as your lifestyle to how you can prepare for any hurdle that comes your way. Chapter by chapter, we'll cover everything from navigating the rugged terrain of Alaska and building your own shelter to growing your own produce, hunting and fishing for your meals, and ...

According to squaremilefarms.org, We eat only 0.1 percent of the planet’s edible plants. Really? No matter the case, searching for plants that won't kill you if eaten can be tricky sometimes—especially if you are living off the grid or partially off the grid. This guide can help you find solutions to a lot of the stress and turmoil in locating edible plants in the Northeast. This book is a guide for how to find, prepare, and eat delicious forest plants in the Northeast, and makes the most of homesteading practices

This book will teach you everything that you need to know about how to start a small dairy farm or just keep one dairy cow. It's completely up to you, and you'll learn how to not only care for your cows but to pick the best breed for what you want. This book will take you through everything from figuring out how much land to get, picking your breed, how to store your milk, common health problems, birthing calves, and more!

Discover the freedom of off-grid living—sustainably power your home and life, even if you've never stepped off the grid before! Are you drawn to the idea of cutting ties with traditional utilities, yet feel overwhelmed by where to start? Do you want to live a life more aligned with nature and sustainability, but doubt your skills or budget?Are you worried about the complexities and unpredictabilities of living off-grid, longing for an easy, practical guide?

Imagine harnessing the gratifying feeling of providing for your family while living harmoniously with nature. Picture a life where your hands shape your world, each day bringing new challenges and triumphs. Your journey to self-sufficiency begins here, with "Thrifty Homesteader". Embark on an illuminating journey through comprehensive chapters that break down the bare bones of homesteading. Understand the history and evolution of this rewarding way of life, uncover the financial implications, and then delve into fascinating details of thrifty homesteading. "Thrifty Homesteader" provides ...

A year of homemaking and unplugging from the mainstream. A year of living like the 70s, minus the phone on the wall with that long cord. This book is written in a different style, with some journaling and thoughts on what makes for a quality life, especially when you are raising a family on a small income. This is the recording of a year of turning our 121-year-old home into a sweet haven and our quarter-acre yard in town into a natural sanctuary for Mother Nature. It is about living on far less than the average family of four in California and still living well by learning to stretch the ...

This book was written for one purpose: to teach you the specialized skills necessary for surviving an urban disaster. Even something as simple as a widespread power outage can quickly escalate into a full-scale emergency as people struggle to cope with the lifestyle changes required to survive these situations. You will learn how to make a survival plan which includes provisions for evacuating if possible and hunkering down within the city limits if necessary. You will learn how to procure food and water.

Learning Native Wisdom explains why achieving a sustainable culture is more important than any other challenge we face today. Although there are many measures of a society's progress, Holthaus warns that only a shift away from our current culture of short-term abundance, founded on a belief in infinite economic growth, will represent true advancement. In societies that value the longevity of people, culture, and the environment, subsistence and spirituality soon become closely allied with sustainability.

Are you ready to reconnect with your health, your purpose, and the planet—all at once? The Green Reboot is your invitation to step off the hamster wheel of toxic habits and into a life of intentional, sustainable wellness. This is more than a health guide—it’s a call to realignment through nature, simplicity, and daily practices that heal both your body and your environment.

Discover the transformative power of turning waste into wealth with Community Composting, your ultimate guide to harnessing the benefits of composting for communities. This comprehensive resource walks you through every step of creating a successful community composting program, from understanding the science behind composting to building and maintaining effective compost systems. Start with an introduction to the numerous environmental and social benefits that community composting can offer. Learn how composting reduces waste, enriches soil, and fosters a stronger, more resilient community...

Sixteen-year-old climate activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez and his group the Earth Guardians believe that choices made now will have a lasting impact on the world of tomorrow, and they want to ensure a positive, just, and sustainable future. Beginning with their empowering story, We Rise explores many aspects of effective activism and provides step-by-step information on how to start and join solution-oriented movements.

Are you tired of relying on supermarkets and other outside sources for your fruit and vegetable needs? Are you ready to start growing your own raised bed garden, but you fear you do not have the time or expertise? In this book, discover everything you need to be successful.

We sometimes wish for alone time. There are many reasons we long for such a thing. It could be the need to achieve something we feel we can’t achieve amid everything around us. We might also long for some time alone to get away from the hustle and bustle of life as it goes on around us. But, whatever the choice, our ultimate aim is usually some time to ourselves, a moment of reflection, a time to make personal decisions and grow as a person.