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Related: About this forumGarbage Warrior - Full Length Documentary
Published on Mar 10, 2013
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About Garbage Warrior
What do beer cans, car tires and water bottles have in common? Not much unless you're renegade architect Michael Reynolds, in which case they are tools of choice for producing thermal mass and energy-independent housing. For 30 years New Mexico-based Reynolds and his green disciples have devoted their time to advancing the art of "Earthship Biotecture" by building self-sufficient, off-the-grid communities where design and function converge in eco-harmony. However, these experimental structures that defy state standards create conflict between Reynolds and the authorities, who are backed by big business. Frustrated by antiquated legislation, Reynolds lobbies for the right to create a sustainable living test site. While politicians hum and ha, Mother Nature strikes, leaving communities devastated by tsunamis and hurricanes. Reynolds and his crew seize the opportunity to lend their pioneering skills to those who need it most. Shot over three years and in four countries, Garbage Warrior is a timely portrait of a determined visionary, a hero of the 21st century.
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Garbage Warrior - Full Length Documentary (Original Post)
Coyotl
Aug 2013
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UglyGreed
(7,661 posts)1. Thanks for the post.
I'll watch it later on this evening. BTW I love craigslist for the fact people can give their unwanted items to someone who could use it. My kids would not have a 20 round swimming pool if not for craigslist One man's trash is another man's treasure.
Coyotl
(15,262 posts)3. I miss one thing about the big city, the free ads on craigslist
Frequent checks paid off with some nice rewards, 10 tons of hand-picked basalt boulders, building materials, shelves, old-growth roses, bunny pooo, .....
tomm2thumbs
(13,297 posts)2. Throroughly worth watching -- don't skip thru it -- story goes places
Well done -- yes, a bit long, but insightful and smartly done. Thanks for posting.