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Let’s talk simple living, off-grid small-scale solar and compost toilets
Hi, I’m Martin and this is my website – ecraftsmen.co.uk
I’ve gathered a lot of practical and theoretical knowledge on designing, using and maintaining simple compost toilets and have been tinkering with small-scale solar PV for quite a few years. I love sheds, cabins and small natural buildings and I’m also interested in the concepts of voluntary simplicity, minimalism, animism, degrowth, and deep ecology.
On this website, I’m recording my thoughts, experiments and exploring ideas around real sustainability and regeneration. Why don’t you join me?
Latest articles…
Don’t forget to check out all the other posts in the articles section – these are just the latest six posts.
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How green are your solar panels?
This article has been very difficult for me to write because I get pulled in all directions by my conscience. Part of me […]
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Another wood burning stove for tiny spaces
I’ve written two previous articles on the best woodburning stoves for small spaces. Part one, where I discuss some of the pros and […]
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Rethinking water use – the role of the compost toilet in a drought-prone world
In the UK, the average domestic water consumption is 141 litres per day, per person. Between 20% and 30% of domestic water consumption […]
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Do solar panels work in the shade?
Yes, but… Solar panels do work in the shade (they will generate some electricity), but the real question should be ‘how well do […]
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The best wood burning stove for small spaces: part two
In part one, I covered some of the background you need to cover before choosing a wood burning stove, here I’ll be discussing […]
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Building my own compost toilet – part 3 (with video)
In Part Two, I’d finished the compost toilet, but found the fan was quite noisy. In this final thrilling instalment I’ll show you […]
