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12 Principles Guiding An Holistic, True Cost, Economy
When and how to choose between ownership, stewardship, and partnership.
20 Elements Of Green Infrastructure
What is a 'living system'? Here are 20 elements of a green infrastructure.
28 Ways In Which Food Systems Are a Design Opportunity
127 calories of energy are used to grow a lettuce for each calory we eat. One bottle of ketchup entails 52 transport and process stages. Does that sound sensible?
The Ethics Of Innovation In 25 Common Sense Commandments
"We will deliver value to people — not deliver people to systems" - and 17 other easily followed rules
Ten Power Laws Of Innovation
"Don't think 'new product' - think social and ecological value". Plus nine other rules.
Ten Features of Ecological Law
Why we need Ecological Law and what it would contain
Relocalising? 66 Universals of Culture
What human cultural needs have stood the test of time?
Speaking at Doors of Perception: a few hints
Allow one hour of preparation for every minute you will be on stage - plus other easy-to-follow rules.
Transition: How to Start, In 12 Steps
The Transition movement prefers 'steps' to 'plans'. Here are 12.
34 Alternatives to University or Design School in Europe
From alternative technology in Wales, to Gaia Studies in Norway
24 Alternatives to University and Design School in Africa and Australasia
From Agroecology training In Africa to social ecology in Australia
50 Alternatives to University and Design School in the Americas & Canada
From Bioregional Planning in Idaho, to permaculture in Brazil
Hard Words And Soft Words
The words we use often shape the ways we look at the world - and hence, the actions we take. Here are some hard words and their soft alternatives.
Relocalising? How To Make Our Own Money
The money system we have now is ecocidal - but people are designing alternatives.
Relocalising? Social Tools For Solidarity
From potlucks, to time-share: 35 different platforms that probably need to be designed for your locality.
Next Generation Biennials: My How-To Guide
Biennials should connect people to a place, and help them learn from that experience