Sustainable Living

Solar power myths debunked. Most of these solar energy myths are started by people in the fossil fuel industry with an agenda to undermine the renewable energy market and continue …

Going off-grid has a myriad of challenges, and this can be compounded for those who are looking to do so on a larger scale, such as an entire community. Aside …

Want to live off grid in a dome home? Geodesic dome homes are a popular type of shelter for off gridders and eclectic types. Geodesic domes came onto the scene …

Plastic waste is everywhere. It is on our streets, in our water systems, our forests, and our oceans. Wouldn’t it be great if we had a way to put it …

What’s the best place to live off the grid in the USA? While technically you could live off grid anywhere, there are some places that are better suited for living off …

Imagine living in a 100% sustainable off grid village. ReGen Villages and Danish design studio EFFEKT are two companies that are challenging some of the stereotypes about what off-grid living means. …

Being Poor is Expensive. In fact it’s more expensive than being rich or even middle class. The reasons are many. it doesn’t seem like this is true but it is. …

This tiny house built by carpenter Dimka Wintzel and designed by Walden Studio is 100% off grid, powered by solar panels, heated by a wood stove, and has a built-in rainwater collection and …

Grow food, not lawns! Finally, Florida is doing it. An all-volunteer group of farmers are going around turning Orlando, Florida lawns into mini-farms. Chris Castro is all about growing food, …

We’ve all seen states crack down on people collecting rainwater, which really makes no sense to people who support conservation. Well, apparently Colorado has changed their minds and made it legal …