Raye

So far, I have adopted the following steps: use a bar shampoo or baking soda solution to wash my hair; increasing the size and variety of plants in my gardens (food and medicinals), recycle all I can; increased attic insulation to 1 foot; new siding with high insulation value; lowered the thermostats/added 2 zones for heat; installed a rain barrel; buy organic, local, bulk; weaning myself off long-distance foods; opening more direct conversations with friends, neighbors and family about peak oil issues; reducing car use; composting; solar cooking; make my own cosmetics and some medicines with natural, local ingredients; use more wood from my property in the woodstove, which I use for cooking instead of the electric stove when possible; switched to renewable source (hydro) electricity; dry clothes on the line most of the time; chop wood with hammer and maul.