for me, i havent gained any subtle way out of being under 18 so far yet but Im sorta self-sufficient on more then most occasions. I go dirty 30s to lessin my water use. I also collect rain water and then boil it i use a magnifying glass and tinder to start it. i recycle all my clothing patching and heming if and when needed I grow leeks ,tomatos,hemp,pineapple sage,green bell peppers and morning glories, all of which i use for food, I catch the local fish (heat-out) the parisites and then eat that ,sometimes i dehydrate it Theres a farmers daughter like 4 miles for my home. I can play my guitar there and get a little money, I invest that money in some of the local seasonals and annuals for more seeds. for growing space I have a woods near my town home unit where I grow my food and herbs I collect rain water here and there from the gutter out my window. Im trying to find a way to lessin my eco print and become more self sufficient i dont have a job. but i busk and photospange Im 17 ,Im in the process of becoming a hermit, maybe not I want I find national land and live off it ,i dont use the AC ever when im alone in the house my over all net of commercal use is: I use the internet to network i go to the library for music CDs I have my magnifying glass I got containers in which i collect water I get strings and guitar equipment when i need it I do use electrical lighting I do use soap (although theres a way to make it) I use a battery powered radio for CDs and such rate me ,if you can in the way i mean in in the process of being a hermit i mean im going to live this way and write a book about it and how i manage it and then just continue to live that way Insults,what have yous and comments thats what im looking for here
In my honest opinion sustainability is best acheived through a community... think globally act locally... yes you can live this way and have a moderate impact or you can instill and share these ideals into other people and network to find even better ways... "spread the disease of living green- its the best disease there is! " and Im not keen on batteries... how do you dispose of them? I mean its great your using battery power but just saying.. otherwise your off to a good start