Sustainable House

Our buildings are making us sick. Our homes, offices, factories, and dormitories are, in some sense, fresh parasites on the sacred Earth, Nahasdzáán. In search of a better way, author Jim Kristofic journeys across the Southwest to apprentice with architects and builders who know how to make buildings that will take care of us. This is where he meets the House Gods who are building to the sun so that we can live on Earth. Forever.

Mieux consommer, cela s'apprend. Comment bien lire les étiquettes ? Quelles sont les astuces pour dépenser moins ou quotidien ? Comment se protéger des arnaques en tous genres ? Cet ouvrage répond à une multitude de questions pour vous aider à y voir plus clair et faire vos choix en conscience. Tous les domaines sont concernés : l'alimentation, l'habillement, l'hygiène et la cosmétique, l'énergie.

Are you tired of paying utility bills? Are you looking for a simpler lifestyle? Is someone stalking you and making your life miserable? If so, then this book is for you! Maybe you’re ready to disappear from society and start over! That’s why I’m writing this book. To help those who want to learn how to prepare and make the switch to off-grid living. Once you get a taste of that life, the thought of fading into the background of nature might present itself.

A revolutionary guide to the art of mindful buying that will teach you how to resist cheaply made goods and make smart, fulfilling purchases that last a lifetime. With the whole world trying to convince us to spend our way to happiness, we've been left cluttered, stressed, and unfulfilled. Tara Button, founder of BuyMeOnce, is at the forefront of the global movement to change the way we shop and live forever. Tara advocates a life of mindful buying that celebrates what lasts, giving you exercises that help you curb impulses, ignore trends, and discover your true style.

Pick an environmental issue. Maybe air pollution, toxic waste, or deforestation. These all seem like solid choices, but none of these is actually an environmental problem—at least, not at its heart. Deep down, they are economic problems. Nearly all the issues we classify as environmental stem from defects in the DNA of America's current market system. This is emphatically true of our greatest environmental threat: global warming. With a focus on climate change, journalist and author Robert S. Devine reveals the fundamental flaws in the economy that enable environmental degradation.

Designed for renters, city dwellers, suburban families, and those without acreage, The Simplicity Blueprint reimagines self-reliance for the 21st century. Blending timeless homesteading skills with modern minimalism, community resilience, and psychological depth, this book delivers an actionable framework for building a life that’s sovereign, sustainable, and soulfully yours.

Transitioning to a zero-waste lifestyle means eliminating unnecessary clutter from your home and reducing your dependence on disposable goods, but it also comes with practical challenges that can seem daunting. In Simply Sustainable, perfection is not required. Whether you are looking for easy changes to get you started, or more advanced, high-impact tips for your low-waste home, these simple, effective steps will forever change your relationship to disposable plastic products.

Discover how smart design can transform small spaces into comfortable, beautiful homes. This book is a practical guide to modern tiny home architecture, showing how thoughtful layouts and creative solutions make a big impact on everyday living. With a clear conclusion tying everything together, Small Scale, Big Impact is the perfect resource for anyone who wants to design, plan, or dream about a tiny home lifestyle.

This audiobook offers a comprehensive overview of careers that allow you to make a difference professionally whether you're a recent graduate, a career changer, or someone looking to align your passion with your profession. Add just one more thing to your household routine. Experience the satisfaction of making a difference. Learn simple yet impactful options to add to your daily routine that can have a positive ripple effect on the environment.

Off Grid Farming Essentials can help you be more successful and overcome challenges. This audiobook explains everything you need to know about planting, growing, maintaining, harvesting, and storing your homegrown nuts and fruit. It then describes which greenhouse structure or garden type will work best for you. You will then learn all about acquiring bees, beehive designs, beekeeping equipment, beehive management, bee health, etc. Finally, you will discover all there is to know about fish farming in open ponds, rearing in net pens and cages, recirculating aquaculture systems, and aquaponics.

First things first, this is not a book for normal people. By that I mean those who manage to clean up after themselves easily. If you have no problems making your bed and finding your pillow, don't waste your time reading this. However if you are comfortable sleeping in a dumpster because it looks and feels like your bed; if your mother or girlfriend changes into a haz-mat suit before deciding to enter your bedroom...

With more and more people becoming busier, appropriating ample time to make our private space habitable is becoming more difficult. This is the reason why this author decided to come up with a practical guide to make cleaning our bedrooms easy and fun and at the same time. Every task will feel a lot easier if we approach it one at a time.

Unleash an eco-friendly clean like never before! Transform your home into a toxin-free haven in just a few simple steps, without sacrificing efficiency or battling overwhelming routines. Have you ever felt overwhelmed with the daily task of cleaning your home, only to be additionally burdened by the guilt of using harsh, chemically-laden cleaning products? Are you concerned about the impact your household cleaning routines may have on the environment?

Less Stuff is a guide for people who find it difficult to declutter and who don’t want to see things go to waste. Step by step, you’ll explore finding your ‘enough’, learn how to let go of your old possessions without sending them to landfill, and eventually break the cycle of stuff. The end result is a planet with less strain, a home with more peace and a life with more meaning.

Space for a big garden. Fruit trees. A huge barn. A deck with an amazing view. The blackberry-infested property on the hill seemed to have limitless potential. When Tammy Owen moved from the city to a five-acre farm, she hoped to learn how to live closer to the land. What she learned instead was a lot about life.

Second Chances is a unique guide to a one-of-a-kind, circular wardrobe. Eleni’s superpower is sniffing out great finds and here she walks you through the art of in-person discovery at thrift stores and vintage shops, estate sales and flea markets, yard sales and antique stores—and online resale platforms. This book will teach you how to organize your existing wardrobe, evaluate pieces you find, and manifest your dream closet.

Transform Your Space with Sustainable Home Decor—Stylish, Ethical, and Budget-Friendly! Love decorating but want to do it responsibly? Sustainable Home Decor is your ultimate guide to creating beautiful, functional spaces while reducing waste, repurposing materials, and embracing eco-friendly living.

In an era of rapid climate change, this vital account of how agriculture can address major issues is an Australian story with global ramifications. Patrice is at the front line of enormous challenges, from water scarcity and land stewardship to food security and the rural-urban divide. The devastation of drought and the crises created by industrial-scale chemically dependent primary production are discussed and alternatives proposed - along with bold ideas for new sources of energy.

Brenda, Kevin, and the kids were stuck...Brenda had taken a 20 percent pay cut and was told by her boss she should feel "lucky to still have a job". But they were already living paycheck to paycheck. How were they going to get by with 20 percent less income? Move. Brenda was offered a great job six states away. They'd have to sell the house, though. But they didn't have much equity. The few offers they received were lower than what they owed. Can't sell a house if you can't pay off your loan.

Discover how your dream of affordable, stylish, open-concept, sustainable living can become a reality, no matter your budget! The dream of creating a personalized space often feels out of reach for many, with traditional home-building routes presenting a maze of expensive choices, overwhelming legal requirements, and endless design decisions. Did you know? An estimated 1,000 new barndos are built every year in North America. See how many people are jumping into this movement?