Robert asks…
How can i start a planned community like a sustainable living community?
Minus the modern spiritual hippy mumbo jumbo.
The Expert answers:
All projects take time money and energy. Enough money can be used to decrease the time and energy requirements by hiring experts. Developers build planned communities all the time, the trick is doing it and making a buck at it. The roadblocks are enormous, the payoffs immense.
Not sure quite what you are describing. I have an outline for a way to build a self-constructed, sustainable floating city. But its not what I’m pursing right now.
William asks…
What incentives does your local/state/federal govt offer to encourage environmentally sustainable living?
eg rebates for installing solar hot water or rainwater tanks, free light globes etc. I want to make a case to my city council (who do very little in this way) so I’d like to know the government body as well as the incentive they offer. Thanks
The Expert answers:
They do nothing but tell me use stuff that doesn’t exist. My solar hot water….it’s dark 6 months a year here. My Hydrogen powered car…not enough electricity to make hydrogen, they are all talk and no action.
Maria asks…
What can one do in day to day life for a sustainable living?
What lifestyle changes one can bring to lead a Sustainable, environment friendly life
The Expert answers:
I made a change in my energy use. I installed the Temp$aver System from CGA of Southwest Florida which controls and watches over my A/C unit. If any Doors or Windows are left open, which happens all the time with a house full of kids, the Temp$aver system shuts off the A/C unit preventing wasted energy. We saved over 45% on our utility bill after we had this installed. They also have this new system called the “Thermonator” which watched over your hot water heater and shut it off when nobody’s around. This company has a few energy efficient devices to help you live more sustainable and save you money at the same time!
Www.cgaofsouthwestflorida.com
David asks…
What is sustainable urban living? i need it for my geography lesson.?
for my geography lesson i need to know what sustainable urban living is. help
The Expert answers:
Leaving a smaller footprint, for one. Recycling, using renewable energy sources such as solar water heating and solar PV, using public transportation rather than a car, living in a smaller space, conserving energy in the winter/summer (heat/AC), using farmers marketing for produce and meats.
Mandy asks…
Does anyone have a personal experience in sustainable living/farming?
what was your experience and is it still up and running? what problems did occur? what rewards did you find?
The Expert answers:
Yes I have been making my living doing just that for the past 17 years.
My farm is very much up and running
Problems? Weather is a big problem most years and specially this year. Long hours in the field, strange work schedule. Not making enough money so have to live cheaply and carry no debt
Love working for myself, love the food I produce, love working with plants and animals, love marketing, love to live cheaply and carry no debt
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