
Reducing consumption to basic needs alone is insufficient for achieving social and environmental sustainability; substantial improvements in provisioning systems are essential to decouple a good life from unsustainable resource use and labor demands.


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The (Un)Sustainability of Providing a Good Life for All: A Labour and Resource Analysis


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Bald Head Island, a car-free barrier island in North Carolina, offers a unique vacation experience that prioritizes harmony with nature, but faces environmental challenges like severe weather events.


Car-Free and Carefree: A Visit to Bald Head Island

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Bald Head Island: A Unique Car-Free Barrier Island Getaway Facing Environmental Challenges



Embracing uncertainty, the author plans to transform six acres of land into a sanctuary for creativity and sustainability, blending nature's artistry with eco-friendly practices.


I Just Bought Six Acres of Land: Here’s What I Plan to Do With It

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A Visionary's Journey: Transforming Six Acres into a Sustainable Creative Sanctuary



Modern technology is inherently unsustainable, as it relies on the constant extraction and consumption of finite resources, leading to the degeneration of the environment. A shift towards regenerative, locally-sourced, and organic systems is necessary to achieve true sustainability.


Recently I have been on a four-day hiking trip, completing another 80 km (~50 mile) stretch of the 1171 km National Blue Trail running…

Musings on the Nature of Technology

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The Unsustainable Nature of Modern Technology and the Need for a Regenerative Approach



The author argues that spirituality should be considered a fundamental pillar of sustainable business, emphasizing the importance of inner work alongside outer actions to achieve true sustainability.


Early in my career, I came across the concept of the triple bottom line, a term coined by John Elkington in 1994 that expanded the conventional success metrics of business beyond the financial bottom line to also include environmental health and social wellbeing. The three P’s of People, Planet and Profit as they became known, are a beautifully simple concept to help businesses think more holistically about their impact.

Is spirituality the missing pillar of sustainability?

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The Role of Spirituality in Sustainability: A Critical Analysis



Living off the grid in a city like Manhattan is possible and can inspire sustainability and resilience in urban areas.


What started as an experiment has turned into a habit I hope will inspire others.

I disconnected from the electric grid for 8 months—in Manhattan

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Living Off the Grid in Manhattan for 8 Months



By acting collectively now, there is an opportunity to create a future where people, the economy, and the Earth can prosper harmoniously. Each individual has a crucial part to contribute towards this goal.


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Building a Sustainable Future for People, Economy, and Earth



Composting is a simple and effective way to fight climate change by reducing food waste. The author emphasizes the importance of turning food scraps into compost through a straightforward five-step process.


Whether you've got a small apartment or a big backyard, there are ways to compost your kitchen scraps in any space. This episode is your starter for how to compost your organic waste into rich soil.

Composting can help fight climate change. Get started in 5 easy steps : Life Kit

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A Comprehensive Guide to Starting Composting for Climate Change



Individual actions can contribute to reducing the environmental impact of laundry practices by choosing efficient machines and adopting greener habits.


From swapping products and machines to using machines less and with lower temperatures, individual actions can add up in terms of environmental benefit and lower utility bills.