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I'm a Californian from the Monterey Peninsula who has been living abroad for ten years but hope to return to somewhere on the central coast and apply some of the permacultural principles I've learned…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Abram Trosky Nov 13, 2011.
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Abram Trosky commented on Abram Trosky's blog post Re-DIV-stribution: Transforming freeganism from individuals surviving to communities thriving
colleen whalen commented on Abram Trosky's blog post Re-DIV-stribution: Transforming freeganism from individuals surviving to communities thriving"I heard there is a lot less food being tossed into dumpsters by supermarkets and bakeries because they are donating it to Food Banks. I was upset the other day in the supermarket when I saw a package of fresh raw strawberries with just…"
Global EcoVillage Admin commented on Abram Trosky's blog post Re-DIV-stribution: Transforming freeganism from individuals surviving to communities thriving"
Got it! Here is an article that we found that delved into Freeganism! "
Abram Trosky posted a blog postRe-DIV-stribution: Transforming freeganism from individuals surviving to communities thriving
Grad students are thrifty out of necessity, poaching street furniture and scouring campus message boards for events with free pizza. In the past several years I have embraced this lifestyle as a holistic life philosophy, expanding on my age group’s environmental/anti-consumerist orthodoxy.This ethos of minimal waste and maximal resourcefulness is sometimes referred to as “freeganism” but I would include as fellow…See More
Global EcoVillage Admin replied to Abram Trosky's discussion Green Greetings"Hi Abram
Yes - the first five blog posts are eligible to receive their choice of book so definitely post a blog here on the network and we will tag you to receive the Urban Homesteading. To add a blog post click here and then in the upper…"
Abram Trosky replied to Abram Trosky's discussion Green Greetings"Wow, awesome; thank you! What would I have to do to earn a copy of the book on urban homesteading? :) Blog? On your site or mine, about your site? I have some writings on freeganism I'd be happy to share. I've attached a couple…"
Global EcoVillage Admin replied to Abram Trosky's discussion Green Greetings"Hi Abram! Thank you for the intro and sharing more about your interests! We are sending you an email that has the link for the 'A New We' digital download file as an appreciation gift for joining us in this launch…"
Abram Trosky posted a discussionGreen Greetings
I'm a Californian from the Monterey Peninsula who has been living abroad for ten years but hope to return to somewhere on the central coast and apply some of the permacultural principles I've learned traveling, perhaps in an intentional community. Always eager to learn; always willing to share. Any expertise I have is in urban sustainable living, bike mechanics, foraging and repurposing. Peace! AbramSee More
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Re-DIV-stribution: Transforming freeganism from individuals surviving to communities thriving
Grad students are thrifty out of necessity, poaching street furniture and scouring campus message boards for events with free pizza. In the past several years I have embraced this lifestyle as a holistic life philosophy, expanding on my age group’s environmental/anti-consumerist orthodoxy.
This ethos of minimal waste and maximal resourcefulness is sometimes referred to as “freeganism” but I would include as…
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- At 4:13pm on November 11, 2011, Global EcoVillage Admin said…
Hi Abram and welcome to the Global EcoVillage Community! Please be sure to read our Launch Celebration blog post and if you have any questions or need help navigating this network please post them here. Thank you for joining the community!
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