John asks…
Can anyone suggest a good book on sustainable living?
I’d like a book on sustainable living with practical ideas that you can use and make at home. Pictures and diagrams of how to do these things would be great. Or even a website with this sort of thing.
The Expert answers:
I bought this last fall and I really like it. It’s pretty huge. Maybe doesn’t have everything you need, but it’s pretty comprehensive, well-organized, easy to read and understand, and good diagrams, etc. Too. Should be available in your local bookstore, easy to find because it’s big and has a plain brown-paper-bag-lookin’ cover.
There are tons of more specialized books out there too, depending on your focus.
Good luck!
Nancy asks…
How to start sustainable urban living?
I’ve wanted to really get into sustainable living. I just moved into an apartment with a balcony and I’m overwhelmed with options… Where is the best place to start?
I am in a landscape horticulture program right now and taking ‘intro to sustainable landscaping’. This means I can do more stuff, but also have less focus. I have done little things such as buying mainly thrift and slowly making all my own toiletries.
The Expert answers:
First easy step container gardening, put a few pots on the balcony and grow food, tomatoes do very well lettuces, herbs, . There are whole web sites devoted to container gardening.
Http://urbanext.illinois.edu/containergardening/
So that would be an easy first step with a nice pay off, you cut down on your food bill, and think how a nice really fresh salad would taste, with home grown spinach, lettuces, tomatoes, and a nice herb dressing. And it you have frost, you just move them inside. A plus plus, you get better food and you’re saving the transportation cost.
Lizzie asks…
What are some sustainable living options? – and some extended details please?
I am doing some homework on designing a poster for Technology Class. I just need some help on what I should choose, they all seem good. I need this ready for the 31st of March. Thanks! And if you cannot answer this question, then you could probably try to answer my other question about using sustainable or renewable energy in our lives 🙂 Thanks!
The Expert answers:
1. Make compost from all vege waste.
2. Install a composting toilet
3. Grow your own food using the compost.
4. Fully insulate your house
5. Add solar gain to your house like a conservatory
6. Re-use as much as possible
7. Recycle what you don’t re-use.
8. Turn your car into a glass-house to grow tomatoes etc.
9. Ride a bicycle
10. Collect rain water
11. Use water sparingly
12. Go to bed at sunset and get up just before sunrise
Betty asks…
Is there a place online where you can meet singles who have common interest in sustainable living?
I have joined homesteading and sustainable lifestyle online groups, however, none of the people are single or are looking to meet anyone. They only want to talk about preserving food and what-not, lol. I don’t really like dating sites because it’s hard to meet people with common interests. Whats one to do? Any suggestions?
The Expert answers:
My wife and I met on eHarmony and we are a lot alike. Actually, I suggest that you sign up for the one or three month service. I signed up for a year, but I met her after one week and we were married three months after we met. When you know, you just know. We’ve been happily together for over two years now. They have free weekends every now and then, so check them out when this happens.
Mark asks…
What are good Internet sources for learning about medicinal herbs and sustainable living?
I’d like to try to grow my own fruits, vegetables, and herbal remedies and would like to research it as much as possible. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
The Expert answers:
Naturalcures.com you have to pay but there is a 30 day free trail and its amazing. Everything you need to know to stay healthy
hope this helps
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