Source – inhabitat.com – As prefab housing takes hold as a viable, sustainable, contemporary building technique, one of the lessons we are learning is that bigger does not necessarily equal better. In fact, when is comes to simplifying your life and trying to tread lightly on the planet, we would argue that smaller is most…
Source – inhabitat.com – Don’t be fooled by the garden—beneath this manicured lawn lies a stunning, luxurious subterranean mansion with strong eco-credentials. Designed by architect James Bell, the underground two-story home, called Perdu, sits beneath the grounds of Bowdon in Manchester. The two-story circular home is bathed in a surprising amount of natural light and…
Source – inhabitat.com – Can you imagine living in a 400-square-foot tiny home that is eco-friendly and energy-efficient, yet boasts all the amenities of a conventional house? Magic Green Homes fabricates such structures using prefabricated vaulted panels and covers them with soil, creating flexible green-roofed living spaces with a Tolkienesque charm. And the kicker? They’re…
Source – inhabitat.com – There are lots of abandoned viaducts in southern Italy, and it is estimated that demolishing them would cost the government about $50 million. Instead of this, town authorities in Calabria, a region in the ‘toe’ of Italy, organized a contest called “Solar Park South” aimed to encourage Italian designers and engineers…
Source – collectivelyconscious.net – Putin is not a fan of Monsanto or bioengineered anything, which is why, in a new address to the Russian Parliament last Thursday, he proudly outlined his plan to make Russia the world’s ‘leading exporter’ of non-GMO foods that are based on ‘ecologically clean’ production. The Russian president harshly criticized food…
Source – collectivelyconscious.net – The 7 Secrets Of Simple Living That Society Has Alienated You from: We are living fragmented lives in an increasingly frenetic world. Overworked and overstressed we spread ourselves thin flipping between several roles in a single day. We can be a parent, spouse, employee, organiser, blogger, expert in a field, coordinator, entertainer or whatever role…
Source – collective-evolution.com – As you may or may not know, our slogan over here at Collective Evolution is “Be Change”, this is somewhat a spin off from the famous quote by Gandhi “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Within the CE team, we all strive to practice what we preach,…
Source – vitalityguidance.com – When we live in a materialistic society which is driven by image, consumerism and greed, it’s easy to lose sight of the real things that reflect living a truly successful life. Yet once we disconnect from the bullshit narratives that are forced down our throat by the mainstream media, as well as…
Source – TrueActivist.com – These colorful homes are bulletproof, fireproof, and can withstand earthquakes. They also maintain a comfortable temperature, produce zero carbon emissions, and are powered by solar and methane gas from recycled waste. Plastic is everywhere. In fact, the environment is so riddled with it, researchers predict that 99% of all birds on…
Source – naturalnews.com – Agenda 21 is heating up in Austin, Texas, as “Professor Dumpster” rolls out his plans for ultra-compact living, which comes in the form of stackable apartments that can be relocated to other cities where similar models exist. By “ultra-compact,” we mean a maximum of 200 square feet of living space, with…
Source – gofriday.eu – The Floatwing is an off-grid floating habitat that utilizes solar panels to achieve energy independence for 6 months out of the year. With the right batteries installed (think Tesla’s Powerwall), it can harvest and store enough electricity for the entire year. Designed by the Portuguese design firm Friday, the modular boat comes…
Source – expandedconsciousness.com – This looks like an image of a pretty standard garbage truck, right? One look inside tells a different story. This seemingly standard-looking garbage truck is actually a fully functional tiny mobile home, and one that I have to say I thoroughly admire. More and more, people are turning to alternative housing…
Source – collective-evolution.com, By Rajie Kabli – Create clean technology: that’s Manoj Bargahva’s mantra. He’s the mind behind the small 5-Hour Energy drink bottle you see sold in stores on almost every corner. Worth around $4 billion dollars, Bargahva has pledged to use 90% of that money to serve others around the globe. He feels a certain…
Source – naturalblaze.com, By Amanda Froelich – Do you value eco-friendly homes that are easy to transport, can endure types kinds of weather, and have much lower costs to maintain than traditionally constructed living spaces? If so, you’re bound to love the DOM (E) all-season home. DOM (E), a foldable geodesic home, is truly the…
Source – yesmagazine.org – From New York City to Barcelona, cities across the world are turning to “slow living” to make their communities happier and healthier in the face of increasing urbanization: The industrial city of Wenzhou, China, (population 2 million) is currently known for its rapid development as an economic hub, but some residents…
Source – waldenlabs.com – Often when I think about the future I think about how it could be different. How it could be better. Did our ancestors also think about a better future? I bet they did. Take my Swedish ancestors for example. Not long ago, say 150+ years but even into the 1920’s in…
Source – sustainablehuman.com – “Earn a living.” “Be practical.” “Get a job.” Odds are that you have heard these statements before. As an adult, we don’t need anyone to tell us these things. We tell ourselves. But there was a time when each of us heard these ideas for the first time. Do you remember?…
Source – thespiritscience.net – Giancarlo Zema, an Italian architect has come up with a floating eco-friendly solar powered home by the name of the Water Nest 100. The home is a floating habitat, constructed of 98% recyclable material and is built to exist on a large or small body of calm water. On top of…
Source – expandedconsciousness.com – Oftentimes adventure seekers like to live minimally, only bringing the absolute bare necessities with them when they travel. When it comes to camper trailers, the teardrop design has been largely popular due to its small size, affording those adventure seekers a small shelter without much bulk. It’s a simple solution for…
Source – siberiantimes.com – The Pacific Rim of Russia could soon see a mass migration of young people if a government scheme to repopulate this largely uninhabited area is successful. In an effort to promote self-reliance and good land stewardship, the Russian government is planning to grant every Russian citizen who wants it one hectare…
Source – wakingtimes.com – We have arrived at the doorstep of the next Global Financial Crisis. Collectively, we can no longer hide from the immense financial problems that plague us, including our enslavement to debt. Yet it’s not all doom and gloom; this might just be a blessing in disguise because it is an opportunity…
Source – naturalblaze.com – Nothing in this article is meant to argue any of the nuances surrounding climate change/global warming. None. Of. The nuances. In fact, a handful of Chinese researchers went with the current climate change premise – and discovered pleasant results that can put many fears aside. If going on the basis…
Source – waldenlabs.com – f you’re into homesteading and self-reliance you’ll find two very valuable lessons in this video, as well as tons of inspiration! In the video you’ll get to follow along Kirsten Dirksen as she tours the homestead of alternative housing icon Lloyd Kahn and his wife Lesley Creed. Lloyd got started in…
Source – greatideas.com – This is going to blow your mind. In a video profiling artist and Syracuse University professor Sam Van Aken, viewers are introduced to his extremely interesting hobby. The four-minute National Geographic feature shows Aken using his “chip grafting” method, which involves slicing a section of a branch and inserting a bud from a…
Source – waldenlabs.com – Here’s something to think about: How long will the world continue to work if a disaster (a big pandemic, war, etc.) shuts down global transportation? A think tank in the UK (Chatham House) has come up with an answer: A week. It will only take a week (at most) before: You…
Source — weburbanist.com – Aiming to bring low-cost illumination to residents of the Philippines, a nation of 7,000 oceanic islands, the Salt Lamp uses a free and abundant resource to reduce fire risk from candles and replace the cost of traditional lighting. Developed by engineer Lipa Aisa Mijena of De La Salle University, the Salt…
Source – sun-gazing.com – This incredible tiny farm produces over 6,000 pounds of food per year on only 1/10 acre. What is even more surprising is it is located 15 minutes from downtown Los Angeles. The Dervaes family cultivates over 400 species of plants, 900 chicken and 1,000 duck eggs, 4,300 pounds of vegetables, 25…
Source – theunhivedmind.com – Seed-infused plantable coffee cups offer a sustainable solution to America’s throwaway culture Wednesday, July 22, 2015 by: P.A. Watson http://www.naturalnews.com/050495_plantable_cups_recycling_coffee_waste.html In the generation of coffee-quaffing, black-thumbed and Earth-littering individuals, it’s nice to see solutions that can turn an otherwise dangerous trend into something that can positively impact people and the planet.…
Source – waldenlabs.com – It’s harder than ever to become secure. Expenses are rising. Incomes are falling and good jobs are in perpetual decline. Investments aren’t performing (and pensions are evaporating). It’s already tough, and it’s going to get tougher still. Fortunately, there is a way to route around this damage. If you have a little…
Source – collectivelyconscious.net – The Kyocera Corporation is transforming an abandoned golf course into a solar power farm, with ambition to partner and repeat the same sustainable work elsewhere in Japan. Incredible news: An abandoned and bankrupt golf course is being transformed into a solar power station by the Kyocera Corporation. Last week, the business…
Source – waldenlabs.com – This is what real revolution looks like. This is the future. Ron Finley in South Central LA was tired of living in a food desert and he decided to do something about it. He took back control over his food supply and health, while also setting his community on a path…
Source – waldenlabs.com – Often when I think about the future I think about how it could be different. How it could be better. Did our ancestors also think about a better future? I bet they did. Take my Swedish ancestors for example. Not long ago, say 150+ years but even into the 1920’s in…
Source – theunboundedspirit.com – There is massive propaganda for everyone to consume. Consumption is good for profits and consumption is good for the political establishment.” ~Noam Chomsky Here are some basic ways in which we can create a shift from being a consumption-driven global society to becoming an environmentally friendly and ecologically-sustainable one: 1. A major…
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