factsheets
Basic introductions
to a range of topics, plus how to take the next step.
Click on a category to see the factsheets.
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'big picture' | environment, politics, economics, development etc. |
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shelter | building, renovation, straw-bale, rammed earth, cob, timber, tipis, yurts, earthships, natural paints, lime, roofing etc. |
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energy | saving it, peak oil, solar, wind, wood, biogas, pedal-power, etc. |
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food & drink | preparing, preserving, cooking, vegetarianism, veg boxes, farmers' markets, homebrewing, cheesemaking etc. |
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land | gardening, smallholding, planning, trees, hedges, livestock, poultry, bees, compost, orchards etc. |
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water | saving it, moving it, rainwater harvesting, compost toilets, waterless urinals, greywater, ponds, reed beds etc. |
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transport | getting about sustainably - public transport, car sharing, biodiesel, veg oil motoring, cycling etc. |
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wild things | bushcraft, wild food, camping, bow-making, wildlife, outdoor pursuits, fishing, game, woodlands etc. |
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home & crafts | furniture, fittings, crafts, DIY, waste & recycling, computing, natural cleaners, green shopping etc. |
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people | babies, bodycare, herbal remedies, natural soaps, essential oils, green funerals, jewellery, clothes etc. |
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society | culture, communities, money & trade, LETS systems, education, eco-holidays, local groups etc. |