Sustainable Green

In the 1970s, Dolly Freed lived off the land dirt cheap and plum easy. Living in their own house on a half-acre lot outside of Philadelphia for almost five years, Dolly and her father produced their own food and drink and spent roughly $700 each per year. Thirty years later Dolly Freed's Possum Living is as fascinating and pertinent as it was in 1978. Tin House is reissuing the survivalist classic with a foreword by David Gates and an afterword by the author.

Think you can’t live sustainably in a small city apartment? Think again. The Sustainable City Dweller is the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to embrace an eco-friendly lifestyle—without needing a backyard, solar panels, or a rural retreat. If you're ready to reduce your footprint, save money, and live more intentionally, this book will show you how to do it right where you are: in the heart of the city. Whether you live in a high-rise, a studio, or a compact condo, this book gives you practical, affordable, and creative ways to turn your living space into a green oasis. With ...

Make healthier life choices to heal yourself and the environment through self-sufficiency. Holistic Homesteading by Roxanne Ahern provides the tools for living slowly, intentionally, and better through permaculture, edible gardening, and organic farming.

Unlock the secrets of nature’s pantry and become a master forager, without ever leaving your urban haven! Have you ever looked curiously at the greenery around you and wondered if they're edible treasures waiting to be discovered? Does the complexity of plant identification make the endeavor of foraging feel overwhelming? Do you wish you could turn foraging into a rewarding, urban adventure but feel hindered by safety concerns and lack of guidance? This feeling is common among budding foragers, but fear not – you're not alone on this journey!

Produce Your Own Food 2-in-1 Collection is the ultimate beginner’s guide to raising backyard chickens and growing fresh food—even if you’ve never done either before! This practical, down-to-earth audiobook combines two complete how-to guides into one empowering resource.

Two manuscripts in one audiobook: Composting: The Ultimate Guide to Creating Your Own Organic Compost in Your Backyard and Using It for Organic Gardening to Create a More Self-Sufficient Garden and Worm Farming: An Essential Guide to Vermiculture, Vermicomposting, and Making Worm Bins. With this audiobook in your hand, you’ll be going from basic gardening to advanced techniques in no time!

The Homestead Basic Series is a collection of works that answer the often-asked questions of individuals trying to start living more self-sufficiently. Each book in this set holds solid information geared toward beginning hobbyist.

Introducing "The Aquaponic Greenhouse Revolution" - your definitive guide to the fusion of aquaculture and hydroponics. The world is changing, and so must our approach to food production. This resource presents a cutting-edge revolution in gardening - the exciting world of aquaponic greenhouses. But what exactly does that mean? Packed with illuminating insights, this eBook delves into everything from the basics of aquaponics and sustainable agriculture methods, to more advanced topics such as the integration of aquaponic systems into greenhouses, optimizing plant growth, and leveraging ...

The Hidden Risks of Meat: A Threat to Health, Humanity, and the Planet is a captivating exploration of the often-overlooked dangers associated with meat consumption. It presents a compelling case for embracing a plant-based lifestyle, taking readers on a thought-provoking journey that challenges conventional dietary norms and highlights the multifaceted consequences of consuming animal products. Drawing on compelling evidence and real-world examples, this book explores how meat, far from being a harmless dietary choice, carries hidden risks that jeopardize personal health, ethical values, ...

A work of immersive journalism steeped in a distinctively American social history and sparked by a personal quest, The Unsettlers traces the search for the simple life through the stories of new pioneers and what inspired each of them to look for - or create - a better existence. Captivating and clear-eyed, it dares us to imagine what a sustainable, ethical, authentic future might actually look like.

How to raise chickens like a pro - even if you have zero experience with animals! Have you been toying with the idea of becoming more self-sustainable? Are you exploring the option of raising chickens? Do you have absolutely no idea where to start?Written with a complete beginner in mind, this easy-to-understand guide will give you the confidence you need to expertly navigate this amazing and unimaginably rewarding world.

Introducing "Paint Your Way to Success" - the ultimate guide to launching and growing your own eco-friendly house painting business! With a focus on sustainability and excellence, this eBook provides a comprehensive roadmap for embracing the green revolution within the home improvement industry. Step by step, you'll learn how to build and operate a successful, environment-friendly painting business that sets you apart from the competition. Discover the secrets behind finding your unique market value, as you dive into the world of eco-friendly and sustainable painting solutions. "Paint Your ...

Whether you want to raise goats for the money or just for the fun of it - you’ve come to the right place! Have you always wanted to have goats running around in your backyard, but were intimidated by everything it would entail? With this clear-cut and easy-to-understand guide, you’ll feel completely confident in your ability to look after your herd, and you’ll quickly find yourself part of a growing and heartwarming community of goat farmers. No more doubts, no more feeling overwhelmed, and no more not knowing where to start.

Renowned scientist and best-selling author Jane Goodall delivers an eye-opening and empowering book that explores the social and personal significance of what we eat. In Harvest for Hope, Jane Goodall presents an empowering and far-reaching vision for social and environmental transformation through the way we produce and consume the foods we eat.

In Zero Waste Home, Bea Johnson shares the story of how she simplified her life by reducing her waste. Today, Bea, her husband, Scott, and their two young sons produce just one quart of garbage a year, and their overall quality of life has changed for the better. They now have more time together, they've cut their annual spending by a remarkable 40 percent, and they are healthier than they've ever been.

Marine algae are the supreme eco-engineers of life: they oxygenate the waters, create habitat for countless other organisms, and form the base of a food chain that keeps our planet unique in the universe as we know it. In this audiobook Josie Iselin explores both the artistic and the biological presence of 16 seaweeds and kelps that live in the thin region where the Pacific Ocean converges with the North American continent - a place of incomparable richness.

For Kathi Lipp and her husband, Roger, buying a house in one of the most remote parts of Northern California was never part of the plan; many of life’s biggest, most rewarding adventures rarely are. Kathi shares the hard-won wisdom she’s gained on her homestead journey to help you accomplish more at home, gain fresh perspective, and give yourself grace in the process.

As seen on the BBC’s This Farming Life. The inspirational story of Lynbreck Croft - a regenerative Scottish farm rooted in local food, community, and the dreams of two women. Lynn and Sandra left their friends, family, and jobs in England to travel north to Scotland to find a bit of land that they could call their own. They had in mind keeping a few chickens, a kitchen garden, and renting out some camping space; instead, they fell in love with Lynbreck Croft - 150 acres of opportunity and beauty, shrouded by the Cairngorms and deep in the Highlands of Scotland.

Discover the path to a greener lifestyle with "Green Homesteading," the definitive guide to incorporating sustainability into your home and heart. This transformative eBook will empower you to create changes that preserve the planet for future generations, starting with the world right outside your door. Dive into the essence of sustainable living with "Green Homesteading," which explores not only what it means to live in harmony with the environment but how to reap the myriad benefits that come with a reduced footprint. Cultivate your understanding through the four pillars of eco-conscious...

Despite what others may say about the off-grid style of living, it’s not strange and it’s not a “phase” you will eventually get over. Everyone has different passions and definitions of what the perfect life would be, so not all people will understand. Regardless of what family or friends say, don’t let them deter you. If it’s something you truly desire, then there’s no other option than to go for it!