Posts tagged sustainable living
Vertical Farms, Coming To A City Near You?
Mar 22nd
I remember back to the days of my childhood. We used to drive out to Grandpa’s farm every weekend to get fresh farm eggs and have Sunday dinner with the family (Dysfunctional family stories will be reserved for the psychiatrist). It was a good 30-45 minute commute depending on traffic (Read: if we ended up following a tractor for a few kilometers), and the drive was filled with farmland and orchards as far as the eye could see. Of course, this didn’t last.
When DIY Isn’t Worth It
Mar 11th
Growing up, we weren’t rich by any means, but we weren’t poor either… I guess we could have been considered lower middle class. Anyway, to save money, my mom pinched pennies (No Name Brand food, etc.) and my dad did stuff around the house. His thinking was “Why should I pay somebody else to do it when I can do it myself”, and I agree, to an extent.
How Much Could We Save?
Feb 23rd
I find it funny, ironic even, that I hear so much on the radio (I don’t have cable) about this Government or that politician whining about how in debt the City/Province/State/Country is in, and how there will be cuts to this, that and the other thing; I have even heard about politicians accepting *GASP* a pay freeze (And in some rare instances, a pay CUT). I hear from nurses about how they are already short staffed and overworked, yet there are hiring freezes and more cuts coming to health care. I hear about schools closing down and students being shuttled to already overcrowded facilities, and then the shocker… there will be more cuts to education.
5 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint and Your Spending
Feb 11th
With the recent economic downturn, people are trying to find ways to save money. Without realizing it, many of the things they are doing to reduce costs are also helping to reduce their carbon footprint. Whether you are a believer in Global Warming or not, you have to agree that the less pollution being spewed into our atmosphere is good for all of us (Especially if you live in LA!). Here are a few things you can do to reduce your own costs and carbon footprint.
BorrowMe for Offices
Jan 29th
We spend 8 hours or more a day with our co-workers, yet many of us have little to no interaction with each other outside of the throws of work. It would be nice if we could get to know our co-workers a bit more, and save some money in the process. I’m not saying we need to be having BBQ’s on the weekends or helping each other move, but a little extra chatter and a bit of resource sharing never hurt anybody.
New Year, New Ways of Thinking
Jan 4th
It happens every year, another digit is added to the calendar and people set lofty goals of how they are going to change or better themselves this year. By February, a majority of them have forgotten their resolutions and life is back to normal. This year, set yourself some goals that you can actually implement, be a better neighbor, be a better tenant on earth.
Low Impact Sustainable Living aka ‘The Hobbit House’
Nov 11th
Ever since I saw The Lord of the Rings, I wanted a Hobbit hole (Albeit a bit larger to accommodate my 6′5″ frame). Built into the landscape while not destroying the scenic beauty, the epic residence of Frodo and friends are the things eco-dreams are made of. But would the concept really work? Could it be done efficiently and effectively without forfeiting to developers that want nothing more than to rape and pillage the land for microlots and mini-mansions?
Turns out, the dream is not that far from reality.