Sustainable Living

The demand for clean water is growing every year. Water bills are going through the roof, and because you can’t live without it, it seems like there’s nothing you can do. Of course, impure water is better than nothing, but you know that there must be a better way. If these are the same concerns you have, you’re in the right place! The truth is, you’ve been tricked into thinking the only way to quench your thirst is to turn on the tap or buy a bottle of water.

Most people who are considering off grid living, are those who are wanting to escape the stress and busyness of city life, and enjoy the peace and tranquility of country living. Owning your own property, and providing for your needs with self-sufficiency projects sounds wonderful and fun, but what are the most important self-sufficiency/survival projects, and how do you accomplish them? That is where this book will help.

Since 2021, 85 percent of people around the world have been transforming their behavior to become more eco-conscious. This means they minimize waste, aim to wisely use the environment, and limit the use of earth’s natural resources, while also ensuring quality working and living environments. Would you like to be part of this statistic?

Over half a century ago, John Rowlands set out by canoe into the wilds of Canada to survey land for a timber company. After paddling alone for several days, he came upon "the lake of my boyhood dreams", which he named Cache Lake because there was stored the best that the north had to offer-timber for a cabin; fish, game, and berries to live on; and the peace and contentment he felt he could not live without.

To grow produce of the highest nutritional quality the essential minerals lacking in our soil must be replaced, but this re-mineralization calls for far more attention to detail than the simple addition of composted manure or NPK fertilizers. The Intelligent Gardener demystifies the process, while simultaneously debunking much of the false and misleading information perpetuated by both the conventional and organic agricultural movements. In doing so, it conclusively establishes the link between healthy soil, healthy food, and healthy people.

Like many people, Beth Terry didn't think an individual could have much impact on the environment. But while laid up after surgery, she read an article about the staggering amount of plastic polluting the oceans and decided then and there to kick her plastic habit. Now she wants to teach you how you can too.

Compact Farms is a guide for anyone dreaming of starting, expanding, or perfecting a profitable farming enterprise on five acres or less. The farm plans explain how to harness an area's water supply, orientation, and geography in order to maximize efficiency and productivity while minimizing effort. Profiles of well-known farmers such as Eliot Coleman and Jean-Martin Fortier show that farming on a small scale in any region, in both urban and rural settings, can provide enough income to turn the endeavor from hobby to career.

The restoration agriculture system described in this award-winning book works! It is possible for humans to produce staple foods using perennial agricultural ecosystems that actually improve the quality of the environment. This can be done on a backyard, farm, or ranch scale and is needed right now - on a global scale. Restoration Agriculture explains how we can have all of the benefits of natural, perennial ecosystems and create agricultural systems that imitate nature in form and function while still providing for our food, building, fuel, and many other needs.

Discover the ultimate guide to transforming your diet, reducing waste, and embracing a more eco-friendly lifestyle with Sustainable Living. This comprehensive eBook is your gateway to making meaningful changes in how you eat, shop, and interact with food, all while contributing positively to the environment. Dive into the fundamentals of Sustainable Eating Practices, where you’ll learn the crucial importance of reducing food waste and the significant environmental impact of your food choices. Uncover practical tips for setting sustainable goals in your diet that are both achievable and ...

With real-world considerations in mind, disaster preparedness consultant David Black shows us how to stay alive when tragedy strikes. His step-by-step actions can help us make it safely through a variety of crises, from catastrophic weather to terrorism to civil unrest. Black presents tailor-made plans for individuals, businesses, organizations, small groups, and communities to follow, in all regions of the country and broken down by type of emergency and environment.

Our current path leads to a dead end—but it’s not too late to change course. The first step toward reducing your carbon footprint starts here.

Leave the chaos of city life for a true feeling of independence and self-sufficiency. Are you getting increasingly dissatisfied and disillusioned with the nonstop daily grind? If these are your realities, even while being surrounded by the comforts of modern living, you just might be cut out for a wonderful life off the grid! Home Power Magazine says there are close to 200,000 families living off the grid in the United States. Worldwide, the figure is estimated to be around two billion.

Whether you're in the trenches struggling to make consistent sales or dreaming of turning your art into a full-time living, this groundbreaking guide provides the inspiration and the practical steps you need to become your own art boss. There's never been a better time to turn your creative ideas into a successful business. The internet is pushing aside art world “gatekeepers” who used to decide what was "worthy”—now anyone with a laptop and a dream can make a thriving living from their creativity.

If you want to save the planet, but your to-do list is already pretty long, and remembering your reusable coffee cup feels like a Herculean task, then this is the book for you. Covering every aspect of our lives from the stuff we buy and the food we eat, to how we travel, work, and celebrate. This audiobook provides stacks of practical ideas to slot into your daily life, alongside a gentle kick up the butt to put your newfound knowledge into action.

Are you tired of synthetic medications that seem to do more harm than good? Do you want to reclaim the lost wisdom of natural healing and be self-sufficient in taking care of your health? Are you seeking a practical, easy-to-follow guide to build a thriving herbal apothecary at home? If you answered YES to at least one of these questions, you MUST KEEP READING... Unlock the Healing Secrets of Nature and Empower Your Wellness Journey! The frustration of relying on pharmaceuticals that come with unwanted side effects can leave you feeling powerless, uncertain, and exhausted. You deserve a ...

Called "a veritable tree whisperer" by the Wall Street Journal, Peter Wohlleben is known across the world for his illuminating books about forests and how to help them thrive. Now, the German forester invites listeners into his home for the first time in Our Little Farm, describing the steps he and his wife, Miriam, have taken to live sustainably and in harmony with nature.

We are exhausted. There's so much to do, and way too much to buy. Whether it's through late night TV ads, social media, or other sources of influence, we seem to be addicted to buying and then storing things. Sometimes we consume with no regret and other times we realize that we're doing more harm than good to our wallets and our homes. It's a constant cycle - one that many are longing to break. Who wants their hard-earned money to go toward something that soon ends up in a landfill?

Do you ever feel strange, gross, chaotic, underappreciated, or like you don’t quite fit in? Great news: you might be a goblin! That means your imperfections and idiosyncrasies are the most awesome things about you, and you can build a more balanced, comfortable, harmonious life by accepting and honoring them—taking inspiration from the frogs, fungus, moss, rocks, and dirt that goblins love.

Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of modern life? Do you find yourself longing for a simpler way of living? Look no further than Homesteading in Kansas, the ultimate guide to creating your own self-sufficient oasis in the heart of America. Discover the roots of homesteading in Kansas with Chapter 1, where you'll learn about the pioneers who first settled the land and paved the way for modern homesteading practices. Chapter 2 delves into the history of the Kansas Homestead Act of 1862, which still influences homesteading today. But homesteading in Kansas isn't for the faint of heart. ...

Imagine a world where you don't have to pay a fortune on energy bills, waste energy and water, and destroy the planet piece by piece only to make your living more comfortable. A world where you have access to the tools and techniques essential to facilitate your daily routine while living in harmony with the planet. This audiobook is your guide to this world.