Offgrid and Connected - Patrick Lunt - Offgrid Humanitarian Building and Community

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#7 Guy Williams – Change in Africa Jul 06, 2018

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Natural building in the home of natural building Guy Williams is a project leader and natural builder from Botswana. This conversation was a four year overdue catch-up. We reconnect about building techniques, the offgrid movement in Africa, Theory U and much more. Guy has an experience and perspective of working in "developing" countires that is quite unique. We cover his "bubble wall", how to get started in natural building and urban regeneration. Mixed in to each topic are questions around how to get our system on track. Resources mentioned in this episode www.lwhome.org www.capetown.gov.za www.naturalbuildingcollective.com www.infrastructurene.ws Support this podcast Please donate directly to us or buy a T-shirt OR Donate (even a small amount) per episode! OR For the truly offgrid amongst you we also welcome Bitcoin: 1GM1UPt6PPdmCxR4qANBWw4DnnmRZHLFko

#6 John Bolenbaugh – Big Oil Whistleblower May 13, 2018

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Big Oil Whistleblower John Bolenbaugh is founder of helppa.org and has worked tirelessly since 15th October 2010 to hold big oil accountable for cleaning up their mess. This was my first conversation with a whistleblower and it gave me the goosebumps a number of times. Since Julian Assange and Edward Snowdon showed the courage to speak out I’ve been interested in whistleblowing. I never liked the whole “telling” thing in kindergarten but at some point in our lives what we see outside will clash with what we feel is right inside. The question is what do we do about it? There is something that engages the spirit when human beauty stands up against human ugliness. It rings true in the bottom of our bones and makes us feel alive. That is how I felt speaking to John. I can only wish him the best. Do spread the word if you can - I know he would welcome any help he can get. This episode explains how we clean up oil, why it spills and how companies not only cover up and lie about their mess, they profit from it! Resources mentioned in this episode https://helppa.org www.awakeningthetruth.com John's YouTube channel www.freedomfromfossilfuels.com Support this podcast Please donate directly to us or buy a T-shirt OR Donate (even a small amount) per episode! OR For the truly offgrid amongst you we also welcome Bitcoin: 1GM1UPt6PPdmCxR4qANBWw4DnnmRZHLFko

#5 Mark LaMont – A longterm approach to affecting real change May 03, 2018

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Ten Friends: A non-profit with a long-term approach and vision Mark LaMont runs many of the day to day activities at tenfriends.org and has worked in Nepal for over ten years. Ten Friends is a non-profit organization formed by two teachers and a bunch of good friends. They improve lives with simple, hands–on projects that make a big difference to people in need in Nepal – one of the poorest countries in the world. Their projects focus on assistance that the Nepali people need – not what others think they need. Before beginning a project they always ask, “Is this something you need and can use?” Resources mentioned in this episode Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Little Princes: One Man's Promise To Bring Home The Lost Children Of Nepal Second Suns: Two Trailblazing Doctors and Their Quest to Cure Blindness, One Pair of Eyes at a Time Support this podcast Please donate directly to us OR Donate (even a small amount) per episode! OR For the truly offgrid amongst you we also welcome Bitcoin: 1GM1UPt6PPdmCxR4qANBWw4DnnmRZHLFko

#4 Deborah Binder – Offgrid is increasingly mainstream Apr 04, 2018

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BPE: A non-profit that pioneers Deborah is Biotecture Planet Earth’s global PR and fundraising manager. Originally from the Canary Islands, Spain, she has lived and worked in six different continents. She has a higher degree in International Marketing and Public Relations and has extensive experience in Project Management, Fundraising and Public Relations all over the world. Her passion lies in self-sustainable living and technologies and bringing this knowledge to those who need it the most. Support this podcast Please donate directly to us OR Donate (even a small amount) per episode! OR For the truly offgrid amongst you we also welcome Bitcoin: 1GM1UPt6PPdmCxR4qANBWw4DnnmRZHLFko

#3 Dan Schmidt – Permaculture around the world Mar 22, 2018

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Daniel's work has involved organic farming, natural building and construction, permaculture education, offgrid energy and water systems, and ecotourism. He has worked with a number of organizations including: Mohala Farms (currently); Vitruvian farms; Versaland ; Calling All Crows; WWOOF; Earthship Biotecture; WorkAway; Midwest Permaculture. Daniel is a former collegiate athlete and health and fitness instructor by education. Since stepping away from this four years ago, he has been working in the sustainable agriculture and ecology development field. His passion now lies in the focus of bringing self-sufficiency to various communities through the practices of permaculture, cooperative economics, and community development. He dreams of all having access to healthy food, clean water, shelter, education, community, art and freedom of expression, and compassion and support for each other. Support this podcast Please donate directly to us OR Donate (even a small amount) per episode! OR For the truly offgrid amongst you we also welcome Bitcoin: 1GM1UPt6PPdmCxR4qANBWw4DnnmRZHLFko

#2 Lou Maiolica – Earthship systems and more Mar 14, 2018

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More than "just" systems! Lou coordinates Earthship systems (solar and water) for builds all around the world. He grew up in New York but found himself in New Mexico working for Earthship Biotecture many moons ago. Hundreds of students (including yours truly) have benefited from his dedication to passing on what he knows. His other passion is music which he manifests in his punk bank Article 15. In this conversation we talk about building Lou can be reached on Facebook either via his personal page or the Article 15 page. Books mentioned in this Episode The New Create an Oasis with Greywater: Integrated Design for Water Conservation The Complete Biogas Handbook (2010) Earthbag Building: The Tools, Tricks and Techniques: The Tool, Tricks and Techniques (Natural Building Series) The Barefoot Architect The Humanure Handbook: A Guide to Composting Human Manure Support this podcast Please donate directly to us OR Donate (even a small amount) per episode! OR For the truly offgrid amongst you we also welcome Bitcoin: 1GM1UPt6PPdmCxR4qANBWw4DnnmRZHLFko

#1 Harrison Gardner – Humanitarian building Mar 09, 2018

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Offgrid building around the world Harrison has a wealth of experience building structures of all kinds. He's worked in Australia, USA, Kenya, India, Columbia, Nepal. In his role of Earthship Biotecture foreman he leads groups of over 40 people in challenging conditions but still never misses an opportunity to pass on knowledge. In this conversation we cover building techniques, the challenges facing NGOs, what makes a good team and much more. Enjoy! Books mentioned in this Episode The New Science of Strong Materials: Or Why You Don't Fall Through the Floor Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! Support this podcast Please donate directly to us OR Donate (even a small amount) per episode! OR For the truly offgrid amongst you we also welcome Bitcoin: 1GM1UPt6PPdmCxR4qANBWw4DnnmRZHLFko

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