Thomas Levy had a dream, to build a “green” energy-efficient house, and to power it primarily with renewable energy, allowing him to avoid bringing in electrical lines. His dream became a reality in 2007, and he was looking for a good way to tell his story. Along came the Living Lightly Project. Upon reading an [...]
 Our first video from a site visitor. Blake Poland shot these quirky mini videos on his ordinary digital camera. You can contribute your stories without a professional camera. The full story on his family’s 50 Ways to Reduce Your Footprint can be found in the Images section and by linking to his website from there. http://www.livinglightly.ca/50-ways-to-reduce-your-footprint/ÂÂ
The Living Lightly film is now in the hands of professionals – professional editors that is. By early December we had filmed more than 25 hours of interviews and background footage. I had a list of more than a dozen other subjects ready and willing to be interviewed and filmed. As great as every one [...]
A collection of photos illustrating how Blake, Brenda and Naomi Poland of Oakville, Ontario, are reducing their carbon footprint and enjoying life. For a full list of what Blake and his family are doing to live lightly, check out his Web site. Photos courtesy of Blake Poland.
At the Kerr Village Organic Farmers’ Market – Saturday [...]
Art can be made almost anywhere, with almost anything.
Rock sculptures along the Ottawa River bike path at sunset.
David Chernushenko
Hello
My name is Tom, and I live in a rural area of greater Ottawa. My spouse and I, and our thirteen month old daughter live in a house that is “off the grid”. We have not yet finished the house completely, but have been producing and using our own solar power since July [...]
People looking to live lightly want someone and somewhere to turn to for reliable advice, and safer, more sustainable products. Since 1990, David and his family have trusted the owners and staff of Arbour Environmental Shoppe. Visit Arbour with David for a glimpse of the store’s mission, the personal commitment and the types of products [...]
Urban gardens are back in vogue. Randi Cherry delights the neighbours
with her green thumb.
David Chernushenko
Living Lightly at the cabin. Who needs power lines when solar power
and some wind-up appliances will do the job at 1/10th of the cost of
bringing in electricity?
David Chernushenko
After 4 weeks of filming, we have met some fascinating people who are working to live more lightly, and enjoying the challenge. Here is a glimpse of some of the material from which we will be putting together a feature-length film.
