MHeath Pocket Neighborhoods is a super book by a town planner who creates communal areas where people relax and play. This creates traffic-free areas with most people parking nearby, then walking to their homes. Strangers who arrive are greeted with a friendly ‘Can I help you?’ For green spaces, avoid toxic plants near pets (also…
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how to make good use of your local library
Heather Stillufsen One writer once noted that if you were told you could go into town and find a big shop where all the books were free, you would run there. And yet that’s just what most towns have. You can often order books you wish to read at the library, and the authors still…
ideas to help create world peace (ambitious!)
Red and Howling World peace. We all want it. And it’s heartbreaking that in the 21st century, we still have politicians who believe killing each other, is the way to create it. One of the best ways we can help is to avoid mainstream news, which never report s the full story. Get real facts…
innovative ideas for more sustainable schools
Whereas putting solar panels on roofs can be a long payback for many, schools are in prime position to help the planet both locally and globally. Schools are signing up to qualify for Eco Schools Green Flag, which is good financially too. Also choose plant-based meals for schools and caterers. Green Teaching is a book…