by John Schaeffer | February 19th, 2008 | Comments (2)
topic: Green Living | tags: biodiesel and diesel
Every time I pass a gas station I count my blessings. Since I’ve had my own biodiesel tank at my house for the last two years, I’ve almost never had to endure the dubious honor of queuing up in line to fill up my car with fossil fuels shipped from politically unstable countries in the ... read more
by Gaiam Staff | January 18th, 2008 | Comments (2)
topic: Gaiam Roundup | tags: biodiesel, eco fashion, eco travel, healthy eating, spirituality, weekly roundup and yoga
Every week we highlight the best articles, blogs, news, videos and interesting Web tidbits to help you live green, be healthy, and connect with your sense of spirituality. Read our roundup for info that just helps you live better.
America's 10 Best Eco-Neighborhoods
As the real estate meltdown continues to deepen, some places may hold their value ... read more
by John Schaeffer | January 14th, 2008 | Comments (2)
topic: Green Living | tags: biodiesel, gardening, phantom loads, resolutions and solar power
It’s that time of year when we all vow to purge our weaknesses and get back to the business of doing the right thing. While 2007 was a pretty good year for me in the scheme of the last decade, still there are myriad ways to improve. I thought I'd share a few of the ... read more
by John Schaeffer | November 5th, 2007 | Comments (2)
topic: Green Living | tags: biodiesel, hydroelectric, off grid, Real Goods, renewable energy and solar power
Welcome to my blog!
It's been nearly 30 years since I founded Real Goods, a renewable energy and ecological living company — and I have been living “off-the-grid” on solar and hydroelectric power most of the time since. I live on a 320 acre working biodynamic farm we named Sunhawk Farms. Here in the hills of ... read more