Changing how we do things - even just a little bit - can make a huge impact on our environment and the sustainability of this planet.
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Changing how we do things - even just a little bit - can make a huge impact on our environment and the sustainability of this planet.
As more people become aware of the human impact on this earth (and ironically, on our own health) the idea of living a more sustainable, self-sufficient life is gaining ground. But. It’s one thing to think, “Hey, I’d love to be more self-sufficient!” and quite another to implement a lifestyle change that might require learning a new set of skills or two. Attainable Sustainable is about bridging the gap between wanting change and making it happen without becoming overwhelmed. Nobody’s saying you have to go get a tractor and a cow. As far as this site is concerned, sustainability is about eliminating excess and living lightly on the world. It’s about learning to generate food in a smart manner, whether that’s raising your own, joining a local CSA, or frequenting your local farmers markets. It’s about leaving the consumerism model behind and embracing the concept of re-purposing and reusing what we have. It’s discovering – one step at a time – how to make changes in your life to support a sustainable lifestyle. If you’re interested in making some positive changes in the way you live in this world, I hope you’ll stick around!
As a girl, I read the Little House on the Prairie series and dreamed of a time when people cooked over an open fire and gave handmade gifts. As an adult, I actually hoped that Y2K would bring a change. While we called it a “scare” back then, few would have guessed Y2K could actually have saved humanity. A forced change in our lives of excess might have depressed the masses, but the idea of living closer to the earth always appealed to me. Reading Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet was like spending time with an old friend who shared my desire for a simpler life. A smart old friend. While I’m passionate about living a simpler, more sustainable life, author Bill McKibben lays out for readers exactly why drastic changes are necessary to the way we’re living.
