Permaculture: homegrown vegetables, home-pressed olive oil by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 Shopping at farmers markets and buying organic are just baby steps in the sustainable food movement. To cut food miles …
When permaculture moves indoors by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 It’s best known as a way to landscape in harmony with nature, but permaculture (permanent + agriculture) is also being …
Permaculture: a smart house by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 A permaculture home is a home in tune with nature, but that doesn’t mean it’s low-tech. Mark Feichtmeir and Karen …
Flour sack towels & 2 generations of a home business by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 Working from home is one way to avoid the commute. While telecommuters are one of the quickest growing segments of …
Redesigned clothing: discarded dryer sheets as evening wear by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 Every day, the average American generates about 4.4 pounds of trash. From the morning’s coffee cup to the evening’s take-out …
Solar cookers: baking with the sun by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 Using the sun’s energy to cook your lunch or dinner is possible. It’s more popular in countries where access to …
The economics of Solar by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 One of the biggest complaints about solar panels is their expensive, but to make an informed decision about their to …
A wine merchant who will refill your bottle over and over by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 If you follow the 3 R’s, you know that it’s better to reuse than simply recycle. This is no longer …
Móviles usados como materia prima de nuevos modelos by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 Tragamóvil es una organización que recoge móviles usados de forma selectiva -mediante contenedores situados en tiendas de telefonía, universidades y …
Samsung goes blue, not green by Kirsten Dirksen on May 30, 2009 Most of the major mobile phone providers are trying to prove who is the greenest. Samsung is trying to be …
