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Off The Grid

Lenses For Greener Living and Eco-Conscious Lifestyles

Please note that for "Off The Grid" we'd really like to see lenses about living greener and more eco-supportive lifestyles. This means that your lens should actually offer original content that genuinely talks about how people can be more energy-efficient, use natural resources more sparingly, eat more organically and locally, etc. We're really looking for first-person experience and hands-on stories for the day-to-day. If it's just hinted at or danced around, it's not doing that which was promised in the title. This is NOT an "everything and anything that might remotely be green" group. We're trying to focus on very local and home issues.

Lenses with a strong commercial focus on eco-logos or green designs (i.e. "shopping to go green") will no longer be accepted. Too many of these are poor in quality and offer products not from organic/sustainable sources. Buying stuff with "green" logos on it does NOT make you have a greener lifestyle. (buying less stuff, reusing and recycling does) Lenses which primarily encourage the reader to go shopping will most likely get declined.

Due to a veritable FLOOD of lenses about solar and wind power which link to Clickbank links, or sites that then just lead to Clickbank, lensmasters who submit lenses such as these will now be banned.

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Off The Grid Lenses For Greener Living and Eco-Conscious LifestylesPlease note that for "...
Top 10 eco-friendly...
Ever wonder what's ranking in the battle of the greens? Read up on the top ten eco-friendly...EVERYTHING!  Let me know if yo...
Are Traditional Household Cleaners Making You Sick?
"If your Home or Office is typical, it already has dozens of Cleaning and Personal Care Products that contain Harmful Chemicals. These ...
Dishwasher guide for the conscious consumer
I made this lens because recently I did a lot of shopping around for eco friendly, energy efficient dishwashers.  After hours of browsi...
Eco Friendly Travel Tips
In the quest for a greener lifestyle, the world's "on the go" attitude often puts the brakes on more eco friendly options, making waste f...
Green Living
We can all make simple changes in our lives to live green.  It is our responsibility to protect our environment and provide a healthy h...
How Do You Get A Green Job Gardening For A Living?
What's it like working in a green job? Imagine working in the fresh air, soaking up the sun everyday, surrounded by beautiful plants and fl...
Refrigerator guide for the conscious consumer
Hey  Everyone,  I made this lens to save you the time researching questions like: What does an energy star rating mean? and what a...
Renewable Energy At Home
With gas prices rising and the consequences of global warming growing more real with each hurricane season, the time is now to begin acting ...
Lower Your Energy Bills
Skyrocketing fuel costs create a lot of shock at the height of winter or summer when heating and cooling needs are greatest. Let's fac...
How To Live Green
Here are some tips that will help you to start to live green. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at how easy most of these are to imple...
40+ Money-Saving Ideas for Buying Wholesome Organic Food on a Budget
Eating less 'organic food' may seem like the only option.

But for me, 'staying healthy' is worth the long-term investment in time, en...
Responding To Global Warming
Global warming is one of the most popular topics of news programs and worldwide media. The basic assertion of global warming is that the sur...
Grasscycling--Easy way to a healthier, greener lawn
How much time do you spend each week cutting your grass, stopping every few turns to remove the grass catcher, shake the clippings into a ga...
Make a 'no-dig' vegetable garden in less than two hours
Spring is springing down here in Australia. Time to get the vegie patch going again. This year is my first spring in a new garden. A vegetab...
We Need Just One More Person To "Go Green"
It just takes one person, and then one more person after that, and than one more, and one more....

One person at a time joining those man...
Composting Is Cool-- and hot!
We all know that composting is the right thing to do. Why then don't we all do it? Probably because it can seem a bit confusing, or messy, ...
10 Ways to Green Yourself
The ozone is consistantly being thrashed by human beings. Fortunately, there are people who make at least a slight effort to resist our ulti...
Eco-Converts: How To Find Incentive To Stay On The Green Track.
As Kermit The Frog puts it "It's not easy being green." Or is it?

What is an Eco-Convert?

The phrase "eco convert" has a religiou...
Global Warming And Climate Change
Global warming affects every single one of us on the planet. Life depends on the warmth of the sun being trapped by a layer of gases that su...
DIY Plans for wind generators
My page is all about how to build a wind generator in your home, By Home built wind generator power you can save your electricity bill upto ...
Earth Day Everyday
On April 22 all across the United States and around the world people will set aside some time to do something wonderful for our planet. Whet...
The Organic Garden
Ever since I was a little girl I can remember being in my mom's garden helping her with the garden. It was lots of work, but I enjoyed it s...
Save Energy - You Have the Power.
Simple actions can make a difference in saving energy, saving money and reducing our impact on the environment and climate change.

Simple...
Shed Unsightly Pounds of Junk Mail for a Healthier Environment
So Why a Lens on Junk Mail and who the heck am I? My name is Barbara House and I'm simply a consumer like you. Month after month the amount...
Kill Your TV
On June 12th 2009, all analog tv broadcasts in the USA stopped, causing millions of television sets to no longer receive or display tv shows...
How to Avoid Rubbish (Garbage) Entirely
Ever feel like you are going round in circles with the whole living ethically thing?  We (my partner and I) felt overwhelmed with the c...
Wind Power
Wind power information another great alternative energy source.The cool thing about wind power is the ability to scale , and I also dig watc...
Fresh Green Gossip
Find juicy celebrity gossip and news as it pertains to the environment and climate change.  There are lots of celebrities and bran...
We Can Solve It
The We Campaign is a project of The Alliance for Climate Protection -- a nonprofit, nonpartisan effort founded by Nobel laureate and former ...
Alternative Autos
Learn more about alternatives to the conventional oil-gasoline-based automobile.  Explore developments in fuel-efficiency, hybrids, bio...
Running Your Car On Waste Vegetable Oil or WVO
During the summer of 06 gas prices started to climb so high that I felt the need to investigate an alternative fuel vehicle. I was pouring $...
Going Green is Groovy and the Best Thing to Do
A gruff old farmer once said "It is our duty to leave this land in better shape than we got it." He's been gone at least 20 years now but...
Biodiesel Kits & e85 Conversions
With no where to go but up for gas and diesel prices, alternative fuels are edging their way into broad use. The most widely known, and most...
Explore Communal Living and Schools
My former yoga teacher advised us to "flying under the radar" is the one sure way in surviving the coming calamities due to the bad econom...
Earth Day Projects Everyday
The Little Things you can do:

Earth Day is April 22, and often we wonder what we can do to celebrate it on that day. The question is do w...
Biodiesel - A Viable Fuel Alternative
With gas prices soaring, and expected to continue to rise throughout the summer, it's time to consider alternative fuels for your vehicle. ...
Micro-Green - Small Steps to a Greener Existence
It happens too often. We read an ad or see an uplifting documentary about conservation, saving the environment, ecological responsibility, g...
Be Green
Our fragile earth is a living thing. We have to take care of her in order to insure that future generations will be able to eat, breathe and...
12 Steps to a Green(er) Home
A Green Home operates with little or no impact on the surrounding environment. And uses the appropriate natural products in and around the h...
Warming signs in our changing climate
A spotlight on the current physical effects of climate change.  The earths surface is being effected by human activity.&...
Sustainable Architecture
Climate change is a fact of life today and buildings are responsible for consuming more than half of the energy consumed in the US.  Th...
Yurtopia...
Thank you for stopping by Yurtopia! Here you will find useful information, links, and even gifts related to all things YURT! Express YOUR Yu...
Healthy Homes for Everyone
I want to share my knowledge of healthy homes, an interest and practice of mine for about 15 years.

www.ecobasichome.com
Why Can't I Buy a Really Really Green House?
I think it's fairly obvious for all to see now how big industry and corporations have been dragged, kicking and screaming, into the environ...
Not Just Another Green Living Guide
Perhaps you are tired of hearing about how we need to live a greener life. Global warming isn't really going to happen is it?

Well most ...
Save Money on Healthy Organic Foods
Yes, the conundrum that most families into natural health and wellness will face. On one hand we have the argument that organic, healthier f...
Living Lightly on the Earth
Over the past couple of years I have struggled with learning how to reduce my footprint on this earth and always wished there was just someo...
WaterManBlog.com - Water News, Views and Muse
I started water blogging about 5 years ago. The point is to engage people about H2O in new and varied ways. I call it seeing water outside o...
How To Go Green
Hi everyone. I hope everyone is having a fantastic day. I hope by reading this your day will become even better, as we can all make a differ...
Green Building
In this day of trying to conserve, reuse, and recycle I think it is most important that contractors educate new builders about the wise use ...
10 Frugally Green Workout Tips
We all agree that we need to do a better job conserving our planet's limited resources, but where do you begin? Here are 10 simple solution...
Green Real Estate
Green is the new gold standard. It is impossible to turn on the tv or attend a conference without hearing at least a small discussion about ...
How to Find a Green Hotel
Most people don't realize just how much electricity and water is consumed when they stay in hotels. Even the most environmentally-conscious...
Living Machine
A brief intro to energy efficiency, solar design and le Corbusier, the father of modern architecture.
Top Tips For An Eco Friendly Home
This lens looks at some of the small, simple things you can do to save energy and money at home, without making any drastic changes to your ...
Recycling
Everyone is working on going green and making Earth a better place. Let's work together and get our planet into better shape. Everyone's e...
Envirobabble: Efficient, Clean and Sustainable Chat
I have created this lens in order to share some of my thoughts and research on how we as a planet can create a sustainable future.
my green dream - how to build small & green in a big city
My Helper Brain - a place to store green building info and help me make my dream of a fully green studio into reality. &...
10 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Green, Super green, Any Shade You Want Green... 

Changing to a green lifestyle doesn't happen overnight. Most people get there through a gradual process of adapting how they live, shop and consume.

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Activism and Education 

These lenses provide information on green politics, world issues, and developing a green lifestyle.

Going Hand-Powered 

Replace electrical appliances with devices that run on human power! Here are some items that would be very commonly used around the house if you didn't have electricity, or if you had to generate your own.

Please vote for which of these tools would be something you'd really find useful if you didn't have electricity!

If you've got an item to recommend, be sure to add it to the list!

FK-01AG HAND CRANKED COFFEE GRINDER

FK-01AG HAND CRANKED COFFEE GRINDER

Classic style hand crank coffee grinder. Features steel grinding wheels and adjustable settings from fine to coarse grind.3 points

Oxo SteeL Can Opener

Oxo SteeL Can Opener

The OXO Steel Can Opener is a kitchen essential. The stainless steel blades make it durable, and the large, soft turning knob is easy to manage. Also includes a built-in bottle opener.3 points

Scotts 20-Inch Classic Push Reel Lawn Mower #2000-20

Scotts 20-Inch Classic Push Reel Lawn Mower #2000-20

The Scott's classic reel mower is light, maneuverable, and economical. The business end of this push reel mower is solid, sharp, and everything a reel mower should be, with five heat-treated, knife-sharp steel blades that can be adjusted for nine grass heights with very easy wheel tabs.1 point

Wusthof 2 Stage Knife Sharpener

Wusthof 2 Stage Knife Sharpener

This Wusthof Knife Life Sharpener is a two stage knife sharpener with a built-in scissors sharpener. The carbide side sets your knife's edge, while the ceramic side finishes the edge.1 point

Rival F64304-X 4-Quart Hand-Crank White Mountain Ice Cream Freezer

Rival F64304-X 4-Quart Hand-Crank White Mountain Ice Cream Freezer

"RIVAL" ICE CREAM FREEZER, Hand crank, Wood tub with maple finish, Stainless steel can, Boxed, 4 Qt.0 points

Bressant Manual Hand Clipper

Bressant Manual Hand Clipper

The Bressant is the first choice of barbers universally. Original design, reliable, sturdy construction.0 points

Home and Lifestyle 

These lenses offer suggestions for how to make your home a greener, more natural and more sustainable place to live.

Our Greenest Lenses 

the newest lenses added to Off-The-Grid

Food and Gardening 

Remember, you are what you eat!

It's So Easy... Being Green! 

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Here are the green people who created the content of this group!

Energy, Resources and Transportation 

Reduce and Re-use! Changing how we consume energy and resources is a big part of moving towards a lifestyle that is healthier for us and the planet.

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the latest in green gossip

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The Green Board 

comments, feedback, suggestions and more

Thanks for visiting the Off-The-Grid HQ! We hope you found some info you were looking for or learned something new that can help you in your quest to live a greener lifestyle!

If you'd like to join the group, you can make a lens of your own!

Lensmaster

Mortira wrote...

Thanks for making a group about actually living green, and not just wearing the T-shirt! I've submitted one of my green lenses for your review!

ReplyPosted March 18, 2009

Lensmaster

Rach_75 wrote...

Hi - thanks for allowing me to be part of the group - it's an imporant group to belong to with a strong message - and it's my second so it's very exciting. I'm looking forward to browsing around. Thanks, Rach :)

ReplyPosted December 04, 2008

Lensmaster

Frankster wrote...

Thank you for adding my Plastic Bag Alternatives to the group. Going green is so critical. I recycle, buying organic whenever I can, am a vegetarian, drive a Prius, and have solar that charges back to PG&E. I do not expect to be totally off the grid however I keep researching alternatives and ways to recycle everything!

ReplyPosted November 19, 2008

Lensmaster

OffTheGrid wrote...

The shortage of power, the rapid consumption of non-renewable energy, the ever-increasing demand for power supply, the daily warnings about our environment are enough signs to tell us that it's time we do something. For starters, how about living off the grid? Let me tell you that living off the grid not only helps the environment and helps save power; it also cuts down our electricity bill substantially. Now, that's a tangible benefit apart from all the good you will do to the world.

%u2022 Reduced dependability on exhausting resource
%u2022 Freedom of usage of naturally available resources
%u2022 Reduced power costs, helping save your money
%u2022 Making way for a healthier environment
If you are thinking it is not very feasible to live off the grid, look for alternate power solutions and you will be surprised to learn that they are not only cost-effective but also extremely feasible. This forum site and http://www.innovatedthinking.com/forumreviewpage has been extremely helpful.

ReplyPosted September 12, 2008

Lensmaster

Graceonline wrote...

Thank you for accepting my Grasscycling lens to your group. It's a pleasure to be here. As a groupmaster myself, I know it's a lot of work, but I hope you'll add all of us and our lenses to your page one of these days. It's so much easier to be a good group participant when you see the icons and can read the lens intros. (I know we can go to the ugly orange list, but it's just a list and not as friendly to use.)

ReplyPosted April 24, 2008

Lensmaster

KadabaCo wrote...

Great neighbors here on green street!

ReplyPosted April 19, 2008

Lensmaster

CarolSue wrote...

Great lens, we all need to be a conscious of how we can eliminate harmful toxins from our environment and sustain our planet. I have a few "green" lens, Creating a Healthy Home and Earth Day 2008

ReplyPosted April 07, 2008

Lensmaster

CanEh wrote...

Love the group. Let's all Go Green!

ReplyPosted March 31, 2008

Lensmaster

Silver_Lotus wrote...

I'm glad you created this group. Another "green groupie!"

ReplyPosted March 20, 2008

 
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