Australian Couple Rebuild with Earthbags

In February this year Claude Carter and his wife Andrea Pindan suffered the loss of their temporary mobile home to a tornado. Just three years earlier their previous house had burned to the ground. Now, after three years’ work, they are finally moving into their new earthbag home, which they built themselves. They live in … Read more

Rustic Airbnb Stays

I’ve been noticing more uniquely natural and sustainable Airbnb listings lately. Exposing more people to the charms and advantages of natural and sustainable homes is good for business, education, and the planet. If any of you readers have property that would be suitable to offer up as an Airbnb rental, I encourage you to explore … Read more

The Little Cafe that Could

When Myriam Ramsey visited the Permakultur Kalimantan Foundation in Indonesia last January, Frederika and her husband Jayadi were just completing the construction of a café they expected would provide a small amount of money to supplement their permaculture project. They had no idea of the consequences of this Café. Up to this point, their project … Read more