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Waste Transformation Closed Loop Farming by By Dr. Paul Olivier (Empowering the Poor through Waste Transformation)

Waste Transformation Closed Loop Farming by By Dr. Paul Olivier (Empowering the Poor through Waste Transformation)

What a meaty read! No fluff, straight up information and lots of it with lots of links which I still need to go through in round 2. I thought it was a Black Soldier Fly Summary or at least that is what I saved it as. Contents summarise it well so the notes are below it. You can click here for you own copy! From the first page:Transforming Biodegradable Waste, Integrating Plant and Animal Systems, Deindustrializing Agriculture, Reducing Carbon Emissions,…

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10 Ways to Discipline Your Child (Parenting) by Dr. Christian Conte

10 Ways to Discipline Your Child (Parenting) by Dr. Christian Conte

Summary:1 – Primary goal is to teach your children. 2 – Align expectations with reality. 3 – Understand your child’s learning style (big one). 4 – Take the time to meet your children where they are. 5 – Talk to the part of your child’s brain where you want them to listen (screaming activates fear so talk to the fun part). 6 – Give them choices, even to not listen to you … which leads to … 7 – Provide…

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Hugh’s War on Waste (The River Cottage Guy) #wastenot

Hugh’s War on Waste (The River Cottage Guy) #wastenot

Hugh’s War on Waste (The River Cottage Guy) Hughs War on Waste Episode 1 of 2 Hughs War On Waste (S1E1) by watchtvshow2 Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is on a mission to change the way we think about waste, by challenging supermarkets and the fast food industry to drastically reduce the amount of waste they generate. We live in a country where one third of the food we produce never gets eaten, and the average family bins £700-worth of food a year….

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Community Movie Night – ‘Streetfilms: Bikes and Open Streets’ by Transition Town Mount Hawthorn Oct 12th 2016

Community Movie Night – ‘Streetfilms: Bikes and Open Streets’ by Transition Town Mount Hawthorn Oct 12th 2016

Short filmsCommunity Movie Night – ‘Streetfilms: Bikes and Open Streets’ by Transition Town Mount HawthornNotes:– The event was held at Foyer Oxford which itself does a lot of great and interesting things which I will look into later. – City of Vincent’s Mayor John Carey had a chat with us after the movies and got us very inspired. What they’ve been doing is: how streets are shaped determine our lives. Educational programs, bike hire programs, triples investment in trees, 40 speed zone trial,…

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In Transition 2.0: a story of resilience and hope in extraordinary times

In Transition 2.0: a story of resilience and hope in extraordinary times

In Transition 2.0: a story of resilience and hope in extraordinary times“In Transition 2.0 is an inspirational immersion in the Transition movement, gathering stories from around the world of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. You’ll hear about communities printing their own money, growing food, localising their economies and setting up community power stations. It’s an idea that has gone viral, a social experiment that is about responding to uncertain times with solutions and optimism. In a world of increasing uncertainty,…

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Create A Food Rescue Program in Your Community by BFR (Boulder Food Rescue)

Create A Food Rescue Program in Your Community by BFR (Boulder Food Rescue)

One of the most uplifting things I’ve read in a while. These guys set up a food rescue program where the community works together. The systems they use are beautiful. Volunteers cycle around (even in winter) to rescue the food and have included a blueprint of how to set one up in your community. Just that much needs to be digested … bike means active transport and health, food rescue means less heat generated in the rubbish tips and they…

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