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Originally Posted by Flamingohippie  AWESOME! I was wondering about this type of offsetting because I am on "old Hippie" and believe our earth is being totally stressed!
1) All our nute water goes into the flowers and outside garden.
2) Our lights are mainly at night when its cold and the heat produced heats some of the house.
3) We bundle up with long johns and such instead of running heat 24/7.
4) Wequit smoking cigaretts with filters.
5)We take no unnecessary trips in the car.
6) I plant trees and flowers and veggies for whomever and whenever I can.
7) I do as much as I can to help my neighbors recycle instead of BUY, BUY, BUY things brand new. Every piece of clothing (except undies) are bought used as is most of our furniture & appliances.
I know this sounds kinda like I'm tooting my own horn But I do believe this mind set is what this country needs more of. Thanks for having this kind of thread here. |
I practice most of these. I raised two kids on home made baby food, usually from our garden, and we also raised our own chickens and cows. Cloth diapers, dried in the sun sanitizes them. flowering is at night. All excess water is used on other plants. Soil that is used from flowering plants is placed on my lawn to help the soil. Also trying to make an eco friendly lawn, not just green rye grass but wildflowers and other field cover is used. Never use chemical fertilizors, bug repellents, or weed killers. Composting is done always. All water comes from our well. Never use bleach if I can help it. Kills natural bacteria needed to break down septic tanks contents. Also use eco friendly cleaners such as baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and my favorite, pinesol. pinesol does not hurt pets or other things. Dirty water from floor washing is dumped on areas with weeds. It does kill them eventually. And does not harm environment.
And what is wrong being a hippie? Aiy ya hippie, Flamingoe? LOL!
Peace