Category Archives: Alternative Energy

Shipping Containers as Farms? (Updated)

Posted on December 6, 2011 by frank

After reading an article on Treehugger, I just learned about a Kickstarter Project that is attempting to modify recycled shipping containers with the tools to grow fruits and vegetables in an urban environment. Is this a good idea? Continue reading →

Posted in Agriculture, Alternative Energy, Appropriate Technology, Engineering & Design, Permaculture | Tagged energy, guilds, no-till, permaculture, Shipping container | 2 Comments

Wind Power in West Texas

Posted on July 3, 2008 by frank

In West Texas, wind is the new oil, but this time around it is cleaner, renewable, and distributed, meaning that it generates revenue and opportunity for the communities in which it is installed. A couple of weeks ago I had … Continue reading →