Sustainable City Living on 1/10th of an Acre

Degrowth in the Suburbs

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This film was made possible through the generous financial support of the Biome Trust with assistance from The Gift Trust.

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By living more simply, creating permaculture gardens, utilising energy technologies such as biogas and solar power, and taking part in community initiatives like car sharing, this household creates money and time savings that enable them to work fewer hours and develop a thriving and sustainable home.