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Where is the best place to live sustainably?

sammy — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 07:15:10 +0000

This is something I am seriously taking into consideration. Im not talking about using floresent light bulbs and a recycling bin Im talking about using wind power solar power organic farming and basically all activities needed to survive without using nonrenewable resources and without destroying the environment.

Ive looked into this quite a bit on the internet but I want to hear what other people think is possible.

Please let me know of villages of other people who are doing this or where the best place to start a community that does not rely on nonrenewable resources.

I feel that living sustainably is a skill that cities are going to have to learn in the near future as we finish raping our natural resources and fossil fuels. I figured it would be good for me to get a head start so when everyone is freaking out because of inevitable mass inflation of the near future I will have a steady supply of food water and health care.

Are light bulbs recycled into vases a health concern?

boboking — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 05:28:04 +0000

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/recycledlightbulbhangingvases.html

Here is some more info this is what some ppl said on the forum

PERSON 1 Not only mercury but osmium and tungsten are used in bulb filaments. Please be very careful and remember to dispose of these dangerous heavy metals carefully. Osmium gives of a toxic vapour in certain conditions.

PERSON 2
Its only the new type of fluros that contain mercury not the old incandenscent bulbs.
I think theyd also look great half filled with wax and used as hanging candles.

PERSON 3
As stated… there is no mercury in any of these old style bulbs and unless you are eating huge quantities of it there is nothing wrong with touching tungsten. It is simply a metal. Osmium in its pure state reacts with oxygen and is highly toxic. Fortunately it has not been used in incandescent bulb filaments since around 1906 after tungsten was found to be more efficient. The glass may be dangerous around children though.
Very creative.
This is a very creative way to use old bulbs.

Also most of my lightbulbs are not clear like that they have a white layer over them what is the layer anything toxic that I shouldnt scrape off?

Mississippi River sounds like swarm of bees?

boboking — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:34:12 +0000

Why does the Mississippi River sounds like swarm of bees all of the sudden?

Anybody else notice this?

What grass will grow anywhere?

hamshem90 — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:48:55 +0000

What grass will grow anywhere?

What does a wild blueberry bush look like?

ephraimn — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:26:27 +0000

What does a wild blueberry bush look like?

Where did hurricane Rita hit?

gorgody — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:49:58 +0000

Where did hurricane rita hit? what towns were most effected and damaged? thanks

Where do i recycle light bulbs?

claradrt50 — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 06:24:03 +0000

I am trying to find a place to send my iridescent light bulbs but all I can seem to find are places for fluorescent bulbs. Does anyone know where I can send or take my them so I dont add to the landfills?

Where can the Longhorned Beatle be found today?

frannylog — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:56:58 +0000

Where can the Longhorned Beatle be found today?