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by catalyst
Sat Jun 16, 2007 5:37 pm
Forum: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Topic: Humanure Handbook - recycle your poop!
Replies: 4
Views: 2473

damn, i just ordered this book!
its ok though, we're trying to put together a green library for visitors, so it will no doubt be well-thumbed :)
by catalyst
Sat Jun 16, 2007 2:45 pm
Forum: I read the news today, oh boy.
Topic: alternative news sources
Replies: 6
Views: 4108

independent news collective

not a news source in itself, but a collective of independent magaznes etc...

http://www.ink.uk.com/index.htm

some very interesting titles are members :)
by catalyst
Sat Jun 16, 2007 2:21 pm
Forum: Suggestions
Topic: investment & banking
Replies: 6
Views: 6188

investment & banking

i know its not directly related to ish-ness, but many of us have cash in banks that could be doing some good, while others may be seeking finance to take that step closer to total smallholding?
by catalyst
Sat Jun 16, 2007 12:07 pm
Forum: Eco Parenting
Topic: home ed
Replies: 17
Views: 9114

i've just finished reading 'walking on water' by derrick jensen. i wish i had read this back when my kids were younger, and i'd advise anyone debating whether to send their kids to school to read it. its not a 'how to', but a clear look at what school is for, with excerpts of his unconventional crea...
by catalyst
Fri Jun 15, 2007 8:53 pm
Forum: What's Going On?
Topic: climate change & peak oil
Replies: 0
Views: 1620

climate change & peak oil

Climate Change and Peak Oil Exploring Personal Responses to the Crisis A Residential Weekend at Ragmans Lane Farm Friday 27th to Sunday 29th July 2007 You probably know about Climate Change and are worried You may not have heard of Peak Oil but you should have You feel overwhelmed and are not sure w...
by catalyst
Fri Jun 15, 2007 6:23 pm
Forum: Tomorrow's World (Computing and Tech)
Topic: emails
Replies: 11
Views: 6679

thanks, but yes, of course :)
just not getting anything from this forum to tell me replies have been posted ???
by catalyst
Fri Jun 15, 2007 6:22 pm
Forum: I read the news today, oh boy.
Topic: stripping away local democracy
Replies: 1
Views: 1526

stripping away local democracy

just seen this on another forum, thought everyone in the UK should know:

http://www.itsnoteasybeinggreen.org/for ... php?t=7449

your right to have any say in your local area seems to be about to be removed!
by catalyst
Tue Jun 12, 2007 4:45 pm
Forum: Tomorrow's World (Computing and Tech)
Topic: emails
Replies: 11
Views: 6679

emails

i dont get any notification emails from here anymore, always used to, and i havent changed anything.
any ideas anyone?
by catalyst
Mon Jun 11, 2007 1:31 pm
Forum: Herbs and Vegetables
Topic: farming with wee anyone?
Replies: 27
Views: 10587

madasafish wrote: Free, always available, effective and organic!

It IS organic?
(must be!:-)
strictly speaking, ONLY if you are!! :)
by catalyst
Mon Jun 11, 2007 1:26 pm
Forum: Eco Products and Innovations
Topic: Your top 5 products/Innovations
Replies: 50
Views: 32334

i have to go with stonehead, ie garden hoe.
and hosepipes, secateurs, horseshoes, and of course the internet (where i learn several ways of doing something, and ignore them all to invent my own!)
by catalyst
Sun Jun 10, 2007 4:38 pm
Forum: Green Building
Topic: Green building/eco village in Bristol. Fancy it???
Replies: 76
Views: 51702

andy, it is possible. and you should go for it mate. take a look at: http://www.radicalroutes.org.uk to join, you'd need to go to 3 meetings and answer people's questions about yer ethics etc... but then they could lend a deposit, and several banks are very keen to lend mortgages to RR co-ops. RR ha...
by catalyst
Sun Jun 10, 2007 3:24 pm
Forum: What's Going On?
Topic: anti-civilisation gathering
Replies: 0
Views: 1664

anti-civilisation gathering

ANTICIVILIZATION GATHERING 2007,SEPTEMBER 8-11 We´ve found a great place for the gathering. It is very near to Barcelona, less than 30 km and it’s easy to go with public transportation. There is plenty space for camping, workshops and debates. One person from Willful Disobedience has confirmed his ...
by catalyst
Sun Jun 10, 2007 12:13 pm
Forum: Herbs and Vegetables
Topic: farming with wee anyone?
Replies: 27
Views: 10587

farming with wee anyone?

mentioned in another thread that we get great results with onions by weeing on them.
anyone else tried this?
anyone else wee on specific veg for the nitrogen?
by catalyst
Sun Jun 10, 2007 12:10 pm
Forum: Green Building
Topic: compost toilets
Replies: 31
Views: 16964

cool, let us know how it works - perhaps i'll start a new topic in veg.
by catalyst
Sun Jun 10, 2007 11:38 am
Forum: I read the news today, oh boy.
Topic: Our favourite supermarket likes recycling.
Replies: 4
Views: 2933

you are right TG. my son-in-laws family (portuguese) wont buy meat from a supermarket. "you dont know whats in it" i've made plans with a local organic sheep farmer to get a sheep when she next kills some... and expanding our flock of chicks, so we will be eating our own. and the whole fac...