Part
of living sustainably today is planning for it at the scales directly available
to you.
Thought crumbs on
sustainable efforts in the suburbs They are likely involve careful development planning and environmental thinking
from land purchase down to appliance choices and maintaining effecient
and affordable operation.
I think that managing water conservation and off-grid energy are two
important areas where suburbia can really show those bright colours.
Imagine the ease of collecting rain-water or enough sunpower on a plot
of land compared to when you live in a multi-story housing in a
suburbs...It may be possible, but much more costly in the city block.