I just got done reading the article above and it wouldn%26#039;t be the first time I%26#039;ve heard this news... I find it sad and alarming. I%26#039;ve made a lot of changes in my life but I don%26#039;t know what else I can do, short of moving to these countries where this is happening and spiking the trees and/or shooting at the loggers. As much as I%26#039;d love to take that kind of action, it%26#039;s not realistic nor is it legal. So I%26#039;ve decided to make changes like recycle and buy recycled materials since paper comes from trees, no longer eat meat because it demands the clearing of forests, and donate and buy my clothing from thift stores so as not to support an industry of consumption.
I know there%26#039;s more small, legal changes that I can be making and I%26#039;d love to hear your ideas...
Again these projects can be accomplished anywhere by anyone.
if you absolutely can%26#039;t do anything in your home at least you can put alternative fuels in your car. most major automotive manufacturers (Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors, etc) recommend the use of bio fuels, and nearly every car manufacturer in the world approves ethanol blends in their warranty coverage.
In fact your probably even driving an ethanol car and didn%26#039;t even know it.
The trick is finding fuel.
I%26#039;ve been producing biofuel for about 3 years now, it%26#039;s not extremely difficult. Basically you need general household ingredients, a processor (or still for ethanol) and some used oil. Blend it, let separate, screen and use. I complied a guide a while back to help walk you threw the process step by step, just email me or check out..
http://www.agua-luna.com/guides.html
as for recyling the best way i%26#039;ve found without taking money from your won pocket is to join a free freecycle group in your area or visit the habitat for humanity. see..
http://www.freecycle.org/
http://www.habitat.org/
If you’d like help in making your self sufficient steps, feel free to contact me directly. I’ve written several how-to DIY guides available at http://www.agua-luna.com on the subject. I also offer online and on-site workshops, seminars and internships to help others “help the environment”.
Hope this helped, feel free to contact me personally if you have any questions if you’d like assistance in making your first self sufficient steps, I’m willing to walk you step by step threw the process. I’ve written several how-to DIY guides available at http://www.agua-luna.com on the subject. I also offer online and on-site workshops, seminars and internships to help others help the environment.
Dan Martin
Retired Boeing Engineer now living 100% Off-the-Grid with my family, using Alternative Energy %26amp; loving every minute.
for more info visit agua-luna com or email me at
http://www.agua-luna.com
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