ZAKOI

This has been such an incredible month of learning for me! I only wish I had more time to read everything in depth each week. I am looking forward to using these resources to continue learning about topics I didn't have a chance to get to. I am also more inspired to commit to being vegan (something I have tried and failed to do many times)! I...

Unfortunately, currently, geothermal is not an option for us (just installed a gas furnace a couple of years ago). However, it is something we can discuss and have people who are considering a new furnace/ac or building, especially if they plan to stay for 10 years. We have a friend who has a geothermal system in their home. 

I liked the saying “if u want the soil to feed u, u have to feed it as well.” Agriculture and cattle rearing have become too commercial these days. Regenerative agriculture, where in addition to the ideal way of farming, the cattle are allowed to wander around freely, follows the natural path, wherein the resources of nature like land,...

I have heard that because grocery stores want the fruits and vegetables to be perfect without even slight blemishes, many farmers throw away fruits and vegetables if they r not perfect. That is a lot of waste.  There is a company that sells ugly fruits and vegetables at a discounted price.  That’s a great idea.  Next time when we go to buy...

I had not heard of biomass technology as a renewable energy before I took up this challenge.  I learned that this could be a transition technology, that we could leverage over the next few decades, that gets us from fossil fuels all the way to renewables only, like solar, wind, hydro.   The main thing to keep in mind here is what the source of...

The beautiful clover in my lawn is attracting many honey bees.  It is also fixing nitrogen into the soil.  

Educate people and make township accountable to implement recycling program.

To pay for my kids education

Biked to campus today & felt very energized to begin studying because of it. 

I biked to campus in the rain today. Genuinely loved it. I have been struggling to utilize biking as a means for transportation because I know I can default and drive to my destination with more comfort and ease. But I called a friend on my commute and the ride was really enjoyable.