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Hobby Farm Living

Because I live on a small 4+ acre hobby farm outside of the city limits of KC, I am afforded several opportunites to do something positive for the environment. More often than not, these "1Things" also have other benefits too. Here is 1Thing...   More...   (0 Comments)

Recyled yard waste

I generally bag all my lawn clippings after mowing the first time and use it as mulch on flower beds, then as the summer progresses I leave clippings on lawn as it helps protect it against burn and refertilizes the ground. I take rain runoff...   More...   (0 Comments)

The average American throws away about 68 pounds of clothing and textiles per year!!!!!

 One of my MANY things is recycling clothing - reusing vintage concert and band t-shirts and incorporating vintage (second hand) clothing and fabric! Did you know - The average American throws away about 68 pounds of clothing and textiles...   More...   (0 Comments)

Lights Out!

I make sure to turn off all lights in rooms that are not in use. Why waste electricity? This is the easiest thing I can do!   More...   (0 Comments)

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Remodeling or Refurbishing

Habitat for Humanity ReStore accepts donations of new and used building materials.  They sell those materials for up to 80% off what you would pay at retail.  Also, if you're remodeling, it's a wonderful place to take used cabinets, fixtures, appliances, etc.

www.heartlandhabitat.org/restore

 

 

10 Myths About Sustainability

Posted by Bridgette Steffen in Low Impact Living

In a recent article for the Scientific American, Michael Lemonic wrote about the Top 10 Myths About Sustainability. The article is a great reminder that we still have a ways to go - not only in our understanding of what sustainability is, but in how to live a more sustainable life. The following is a summary of Lemonic’s Top 10 Myths.

Myth 1: Nobody knows what sustainability really means.

Our current understanding of sustainability was created back in 1987 by the United Nations World Commission on Environment and Development or the Brundtland Commission. Sustainable development means “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” So, we do in fact have a great understanding of what it actually means to be sustainable - we just may not how to achieve that.

Myth 2: Sustainability is all about the environment

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