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Eco Stuff

Life is full of things that don't fit into categories and that's what this category is for. 

 

Sometimes I'm just bursting to share something new I've learned.  Sometimes something has gotten me so angry that I need to rant.  Sometimes I grow weird or wonderful things in my garden and, to be honest, I just want to show off.

 

My only rule here is that it has to be related to the environment or sustainability. 

 

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Sit back and enjoy the randomness...

About Me
Image by Bogomil Mihaylov

Hi!  I'm Laura and, yes, you've guessed it- I'm interested in helping the earth.  For many years, I've been trying, silently, in my corner of the world to make a difference.   But I recently realized that since the the earth has no voice, I'd better start using mine. 

 

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Permaculture principles to live by:

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Earth care

People care

Fair share

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Definitions

Carbon Sink:  a forest, ocean, or other natural environment viewed in terms of its ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

Cob:  a natural building material made from subsoil (usually clay), water, fibrous organic material (typically straw), and sometimes lime. 

Ecological Footprint:  the impact of a person or community on the environment expressed in the amount of land needed to support them.

Permaculture:  a design method based on the observation of natural ecosystems and traditional knowledge that uses energy and resources as efficiently as possible.  Its goal is to create abundance for people and animals while improving the health of the surrounding ecosystem.

Stacking Functions:  a permaculture concept where every element in a design performs more than one function.

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