5. Permaculture and Off-grid Living
Updated: Sep 24, 2024
Permaculture offers elegant solutions to many social and ecological problems. Eco Villages Australia applies the three ethics and twelve principles of permaculture and aims to draw on them in all aspects of eco village life.
Eco Villages Australia communities will be as 'off-grid' as possible. This is an important part of our vision as it provides resilience to transition to a low-carbon future rather than reliance on external energy, water and waste systems. Closing the loop on waste and becoming self-responsible is strongly in line with permaculture ethics and principles. Localism is another important aspect of empowering eco village residents and building strong local economies.
Composting Toilets
Human waste is only toxic when mixed with precious drinking water. Today’s compostable toilets are odour free and can contribute to building healthy soil.
Renewable Energy
Transitioning to renewable energy is vital for a safe climate future.
Eco Villages Australia aims to:
install solar power and other viable renewable energy technologies.
install energy efficient lights and appliances.
reduce energy consumption.
use electric vehicles over time which could also be powered from the renewable energy.
Water Management
Water tanks, treatment plants, dams, etc. will be utilised to ensure the water security of the community. Councils are now starting to approve grey water systems where run-off from kitchens, laundries and bathrooms is used to water gardens.
Eco villagers can have the best of both worlds by using technologies that are sustainable, cost effective and regenerate the natural environment while also having all the things needed for a meaningful modern life like good internet access, car-sharing facilities and even electric vehicles as they become more affordable.
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I have been looking at land for quiet some time now,as I have a dream of living in community sustainably totally off grid , but to purchase a decent piece of land costs money, how can we pool together and create something beautiful?🤩
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated 🌹
I am preparing for off grid living, read many books for sustainable/offgrid living. I'm a carpenter by trade and been in the construction business over 30 years. I have purchased a 4x4 off road van 2 years ago and it's now fully offgrid capable. Electric mountin bike for sustainable travel.
Also would love to meet like minded people to start an offgrid life.
Keep me posted you legends and let's pray for a better life that we have left.