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The following are some of the projects that could be implemented in your community.

CSA/Community Garden  A CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farm typically produces organic vegetables and fruit and directly distributes whatever is harvested to local consumer/members on a weekly basis.  Start a CSA or set up a Community Garden in your community to gain the benefit of locally produced sustainable food.

Biodiesel Fueling Station  Biodiesel is a vegetable oil based fuel that can be used in diesel engines in place of petroleum diesel fuel.  Help to lessen your community's dependence on non sustainable imported oil by building this simple Biodiesel fueling station.   

Household Cleaning Agents  It is well known that common, non toxic ingredients such as vinegar and baking soda can be used effectively in place of chemically based cleaning agents on the market which are often overpriced, over-packaged and over-promoted.   Learn how easy it is to make your own cleaning agents.

Battery Recycling  Program  Throwing batteries in the trash is now illegal in California and should be avoided even where it is not illegal.  See how one community group has addressed this issue with an innovative program.