Self-Sustainable Lifestyles are Becoming Illegal
Across the U.S. local zoning officials are making it increasingly difficult for people to go off-grid and live self-sustainable lives. Building tiny homes, harvesting rainwater, using solar or wind energy, and even building community gardens are being targeted and in some cases, the people involved are even threatened with jail time and fines. Tiny Homes […]
Colorado Ends Century Old Ban on Rain Water Collection
Earlier this year, the Colorado state house passed a bill that would lift the ban on rain water collection in the state. The bill passed with a margin of 61-3. The bill was then passed by the senate in a vote of 27-6. A similar bill was stalled in the senate in 2015. Colorado is […]
This Innovative Device Harvests Drinking Water From the Air
In response to the lack of clean, drinkable water in some parts of the world, Italian-based Architecture and Vision has designed a water tower that harvests rainwater, dew, and fog. The company’s team claims it has the capability of collecting up to 26.4 gallons (100 liters) of water per day. According to the designer’s website, […]
Spectacular 20ft Off Grid Shipping Container Home
Brenda converted a 20ft shipping container into an amazing off grid tiny home! Her passion for shipping container homes began when she was a small girl, and as an adult she turned her dreams into reality! She decided to keep her home under 10 square meters to avoid her local government from having to vote […]
US Marine Kicked Out of Home for Living Off Grid
A US Marine Corps Veteran had his property condemned by the City of Huntsville for living off grid. He is now fighting city hall to stand up for his right to live on his two acres of land in a self sufficient manner. The property owner, Tyler Truitt, said this issue is about his rights […]