I want to
1. get active more, preferrably outside.
2. plant a late summer garden.
3. start a compost pile.
4. install a rainwater barrel. (engineered out of used materials)
5. reduce the amount of plastic in my household.
6. reduce our meat comsumption by half.
7. change the water heater to a tankless or geothermal model.
8. insulate attic with denim insulation.
9. install low flow water fixtures.
10.plant some trees on the property. (magnolia and dogwood)
We are in the process of buying a house and I have big plans to make it more energy efficient and to make our family more sustainable. We will join a CSA in Cumming, GA for the Fall season. We figure it will actually save us money on produce while ensuring no chemicals and major fuel expenditures to get it the product to us. I am looking forward to being forced to expand our diets and cooking because we will get veggies I may not normally buy.
Nice list. About the trees - why not consider planting trees that will help feed you in the years to come? Some fruit trees can rival magnolia or dogwood for beauty when in bloom, and the payback for the little care they need will be abundant if you choose wisely for your site. Remember that some fruit trees need two different varieties of the species to produce well (notably pears and cherries). But nut trees are well worth considering, and often have fewer problems. A mature hickory or walnut tree will give plenty of shade.
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