Sustainable Living Magazine

A Simpler Life

Today, many people believe that Henry David Thoreau had it right when he described a simpler way of life in his book “Walden: Life in the Woods.” The narrative details the two year period Thoreau spent in a cabin he built beside Walden Pond near Concord, Massachusetts in the mid 1800’s. He sought a simpler, more independent way of life, and for those two years, he found it. He kept meticulous records of how he spent his money and where he got his supplies, and he lived as simply as he could. While most of us cannot imagine living so sparsely, those of us who care about the environment realize that something has to be done to save our planet, if not for the present, then for the future. That focus is reiterated in articles found in a sustainable living magazine.

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What types of articles can be found in a sustainable living magazine? Anything from the effects of global warming on the earth to investment returns on a hybrid car. Ways to conserve energy and how to recycle are also popular topics.

Online Magazines

Some of these magazines can also be accessed online.

• Life.ca - Life.ca is the online version of Natural Life, which has been in publication since 1976. This sustainable living magazine's mission has been to help people focus on living a more eco-friendly lifestyle. On this site viewers can read over a thousand articles located in the online archives. Viewers may also subscribe to the magazine Natural Life. There is a section on how to contribute to the magazine as well. For those interested in living a greener life, the Web site provides ideas and in-depth tips and information to help you do so. Taking more positive steps in your home can make a positive impact on the world!
• Permaculture - At Permaculture, readers can find a large selection of green living Web sites. These sites offer tips and hints on living a more eco-friendly life, providing hints for making our world a healthier place to live. Permaculture was created in 1990 and continues to publish information with a focus on encouraging people to become more self-reliant. You can also find suggested feature books to purchase as well.
• Earth Garden - Earth Garden is one of Australia’s oldest sustainable living communities and is in its 35th year of publication. Readers can search through numerous links of helpful information and tips on creating a better lifestyle for you and your family. Readers may also enjoy a section entitled “The Earth Garden Path.” This section contains a portal for members to share news, personal stories, photos, and information and hints about sustainable living.
• Off Grid Living - This site offers readers the option of signing up for a free newsletter. The site features sections on gardening, how-to’s, news, and even an online library where you can purchase and download e-books.
• Resurgence- Resurgence first began over 40 years ago, and the site still handles environmentally conscious issues today. Articles on topics such as recycling, renewable energy, endangered environments, and others are addressed. Today, Resurgence continues to make available to its readers cutting edge articles that encourage creativity, simplicity, spirituality, and green living.
• Groovy Green - The citizens of Ithaca, NY began searching for ways to improve their way of life, use renewable energy and promote a more eco-friendly environment. In response to this need, “Groovy Green” was created. No longer satisfied with searching for ecological solutions for just the town, Groovy Green continues to broaden its cause by covering national and international news. The site reviews products and encourages and recruits others who are dedeicated to fighting to make a difference in the world. This Web site strives to encourage others to get involved in making the world a cleaner, more sustainable place to live.

These are just a few of the many magazines available online and through subscription. For more information, look in your local phone book or online directory for contact details for green living groups and publications in your area and on the Internet.