Google "minimalistic lifestyle" and every one but one of the first 100 websites focuses on getting rid of stuff you own and discarding ownership. But to be minimalistic, one must also appreciate living, and learn to appreciate beauty wherever it exists.
Electricity and fuel bills are rising steadily, with no sign of this changing. The ongoing cost of wind turbine energy is pretty much zero. While the cost of installing and connecting up to a wind turbine is steadily coming down as demand rises and supplies increase in line with this increased demand.
Christmas time is definitely the season to be jolly. It's a time of celebration, family, festivity and giving and sharing. I love this time of year because I'm always busy with my family making all kinds of gifts and preparations with which to bless each other and our friends with.
Have you ever wondered what happens to all the stuff we use and then throw away? And what about all the new things we use every day, where does it all come from? We all know that we have to recycle the things we use but did you know how easy it is to recycle printer cartridges?
People everywhere are recycling at home and are paying more attention to things like petrol mileage and saving on fuel costs by insulating their homes more efficiently. It's when people bring this mindset to the workplace that "green teams" are often born.
Understanding that we humans are not the masters of the Earth is the core tenet of sustainability. We are part of and connected to everything that exists. When we understand this most basic concept, all that we do to pursue sustainability becomes almost self-evident.
I'm sick of simplicity. Uninspired by recycling. And tired of that damned old checklist. It's just got us going in simple circles, not moving forward. The reality is that we need to do more than just change a little of what we do, we need a fundamental shift in how we relate to the earth, and to each other.
Even if you don'tt use the Internet to get your work done, you can certainly find hundreds of ways to spend your free time on it. But is being online all the time an eco-friendly use of your free time? It may turn you into a hermit, but at least in a way you are doing your part in saving the environment, right?
As an increasing number of people begin to think about environmentally friendly methods that will assist in saving our forests, the eBook Reader is one that most will fail to consider. However, as the number of books printed rises exponentially, the number of trees being harvested also rises which is a concern.
The most simple and cost effective solution to most energy related issues has now become the conversion to solar power. Over the past couple of decades, countries around the world are starting to realize the true benefits that solar power offers.
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Wheatgrass
One tot of wheatgrass has the same nutritional value as a kilo of spinach or brocolli. Provided by The Fabulous Food Co