How is Sustainable Development in Practice?

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Earthships are designed and created by converting waste materials into structural homes. They can use recycled glass, recycled building materials or even tires for walls. Along with sand, clay, or materials naturally derived from the earth to mould them together. These ecologically and recycled structures are designed to provide all amenities required to survive in any climate. Already existing homes can be retrofitted with biotecture technology to become self sustaining so people living there can live in a more ecologically friendly, self sustaining way.

Earthships are designed to provide their own utilities in an environmentally friendly way. They reduce reliance on fossil fuels for electricity and heat by using photo voltaic, solar thermal or wind generated power which can be stored in batteries for further use. Earthships separate sewage streams and contain and reuse wastes in the most efficient ways practical. Grey water is reused for toilet water or irrigation for food creation and Black water can be treated and reused for fertilizer.

With growing volatility in fossil fuel prices food sovereignty is becoming a highly desirable trait.  With earthships this is possible. Gardens adorn roofs and adjacent rooms where almost all food can be created on site. Plants are not only aesthetic but provide necessary nutrition to habitants.

Like any biological system, earthships must be taken care of properly in order to remain healthy and take care of the people living in them. With the growing reality of waste disposal issues, food prices, utility bills affecting our ability to enjoy nature and care for ourselves, I cannot imagine a more sustainable way to live.
The following is a video that is effective at describing how Earthships are created adn all of the recycled materials used to create it, and the systems that provide utilities.