Solar Light

We have all seen the unicef advertisements featuring third world countries and their lack of food, water and sufficient housing. Unfortunately these third world problems are often approached with first world solutions that are unsustainable under the current conditions.
In Sito Maligaya; a small town in the Philippines made up of small dark buildings placed close together a man has come up with an inventive and sustainable solution for electric lights. Watch this video to see how solar energy works in a third world town.

Recycled Homes

What does your dream house look like? Perhaps it is a mansion in a gated community or a rustic beach front cottage; maybe it has a white picket fence. Our general idea of the perfect home is largely based on symmetry and perfection and the constant competition of not being the neighborhood eye sore. Dan Phillips builds his homes with imperfect and recycled materials creating an off balance elegance and heightened function. Each home is unique and leaves a considerably smaller environmental footprint on our Earth.
check out this video to see some of his innovative creations!

Sustainable Tools

In an age when most of our time is spent sitting in front of a computer, tools are often cyber applications that one might find under 'File' or 'Edit.' Physical tools and the craftsmen and women that wield them have become a minority in our modern society. Small jobs such as installing windows or painting walls are more often carried out by specialty companies and their trained workers.
Not so long ago these skills were learned by everyone as were the techniques to use the tools required for the never ending list of domestic jobs. My Dad's toolbox spills out into the rest of the garage and although his collection seems excessive every single tool has been used at one time or another.
Sustainable living requires us to have the skills to get by on our own and H.G. Brack is salvaging the tools we need. He collects, recycles and resells tools to those who wish to break free from the corporations and lead a sustainable lifestyle. His passion for tools is inspiring and I hope you enjoy this quick video!

Sustainable Bread

I have recently been inspired by this video to forage into the world of home made bread. Yeast used to be a scary thing in my world but I am facing my fears and am determined to gain the skills required to make one of the worlds oldest staples.
Don Lewis operates a commercial bakery using flour from his own sustainable flour mill. Sustainable living comes from supporting our local businesses and natural resources instead of shipping goods made over seas. Local food is fresher and there is more control over pesticides and possible contaminants, making local foods the healthier and safer option.
Watch this inspiring video to see how bread can change the way we eat, think and work!