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The Environmental and Capitalistic Teachings of Living at an Ecovillage Intentional CommunityIn 2007, I lived at an ecovillage for six months, which was an incredible experience that I will always cherish...
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The 5 Best Things I've Experienced While Living in an EcoVillageIt truly is difficult to narrow my ecovillage-living experiences down to the five best. I have attempted to do just that, painting in broad strokes a picture of the vast array of experiences afforded by living at an ecovillage, even if only for a short period of time.
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If Camping's Your Game, Visit an Ecovillage or Intentional CommunitySo you want to go camping and you don't know where to go? Here's an alternative suggestion - try camping at an ecovillage. Over 1,000 intentional communities are scattered all throughout the United States of America
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Welcome to an EcovillageA quick introduction to Ecovillages. -
Ecovillage and Intentional Communities Living: The RealityEcovillages are intentional communities ("communes") designed around principles of ecological sustainability. The reality of life in these communities is far less idyllic than most people assume.
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EcoVillage and Community Living: Surviving the New EconomyHere's a look at how ecovillages and community living is helping some families prepare for the rough times ahead. -
Ecovillages and Intentional CommunitiesYou may never have heard of an ecovillage, but these small communities exist all over the country.
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Tennessee Ecovillages & Sustainable CommunitiesWhat are ecovillages and sustainable communities? Find out how to visit one in Tennessee and other states or even take a class or internship for edible landscape, cob or straw bale construction, and more. Here are their websites. -
Virginia Ecovillages & Sustainable CommunitiesHere are ecovillages in Virginia who strive to live sustainable lives. Learn how to visit, become a member, serve internships or find out about others in the US. -
Ecovillages- Sustainable & Community Minded LivingAn ecovillage is an intentional community created by like minded individuals working toward a sustainable and community based future.
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Four Myths About EcovillagesA discussion of four of the most commonly held misconceptions about life in an ecovillage.
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NC Ecovillages & Sustainable CommunitiesFind out where sustainable communities are in NC and how to join, including websites for more info. Work exchange for room and board while you learn cob building, farming, and organic gardening. Here's where to look for joining one in NC. -
Georgia Ecovillages & Sustainable CommunitiesFind out where sustainable ecovillages are in Georgia with websites included. Where you can serve an internship and learn permaculture and sustainable skills like cob construction and organic gardening.
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New Eco-Village Opens Near St. LouisBack in the sixties there were a lot of communes where the idea was that everyone shared in all of the benefits as well as the work. Today's eco-village is also a co-op, but it's nothing like the communes of old.
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Green Travel Destination: Fairfield, IowaWhether you're looking for a weekend getaway or a week long vacation, Fairfield, Iowa is a green travel destination providing educational, recreational and cultural activities for you to explore.
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12 Principles of PermacultureLearn about the 12 core principles of permaculture, a radically sustainable form of holistic agriculture.
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Is the Twelve Tribes Community a Cult?Twelve Tribes is a religious group that lives communally. Although the group has a reputation for being a cult, I strongly disagree with this assessment.
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Cohousing Saves Resources and Brings People TogetherTwo housing movements are gaining in popularity in the United States: Ecovillages and Cohousing. Now they are combining to make them even better.
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Top 4 Green Prefabricated HomesInterested in owning a green modular home? Check out these companies, which offer prefabricated homes made with cutting-edge sustainable design.
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Recycle Pringles Packaging ContainersRecycle Pringle Snack Stack containers. Reuse them in classrooms as first time plant containers for children. -
27 Earths Needed by 2050 to Sustain HumanityIn a study put out in the Marine Ecology Progress Series, we will need up to 27 Earths to sustain humanity's consumption needs in 2050. What role do Americans play in this threat?
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Selecting an Intentional Community: A GuideAsk yourself these questions before choosing to commit to an eco-village, co-housing unit, or other intentional community.
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The Growing Feasibility and Popularity of Off-Grid LivingAn electric company in Kansas City recently announced a 17 percent increase in rates to consumers before the next air conditioning season. Other utilities companies continually raise their prices.
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Maintaining a Compost Heap or Pile in the Winter - Maximizing HeatPre-planning is an effective strategy for a successful compost heap or pile. -
Alternative Spring Break Ideas for College StudentsFrom Natural Disaster Relief to Marching for a Cause to Ecovillages -
Hey Y'all, Watch Your MouthGreeting Mixed-Gender Groups of People -
Strawbale Construction: Sustainable Development at Its BestConstruction using strawbale is easy, affordable, sustainable and earth-friendly. Best of all, it results in beautiful, well-insulated homes. -
Strawbale Construction Methods and TechniquesA basic guide to techniques used for strawbale construction, a popular sustainable building method. -
The Healthy Planet Natural Living Expo in Webster Groves, MissouriHealthy Planet Natural Living Expo will host more than 70 exhibitors at the Webster Groves Recreation Center, aimed at providing consumers with information for living healthier lives and going green in daily living.
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Composting Human Hair: Earth-Friendly Disposal of Hair ClippingsHuman hair makes an excellent compost material, or it can be used "raw" in topsoil to restore structural integrity and effective drainage.
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Telecommuting & Green Living: Why Working at Home is Earth-FriendlyTelecommuting not only enables families to go green: it also cuts back on the serious expenses associated with daily driving.
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Celebrate Earth Day 2010 by Joining or Initiating a Sustainable CommunityRather than celebrating the Earth one day, it should be seen as an opportunity to spread the word about green initiatives. With so many people unemployed long-term and greater concerns and awareness for the environment, sustainable communities may help.
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