the Spokes

Spokes of the Wagon Wheel – the Projects

Although the Waste-Not Wagon will always be a project in progress, as we continue to share ideas and resources with other folks, the Wagoneers hope to participate in and demonstrate:

Roof-top Gardening

Organic vegetable production through space-intensive cultivation.  Something to eat and to share.  Herbs – medicinal.  Composting and vermicompost.  Window planters.  Mushroom cultivation.

Appropriate/Alternative Technologies

Pedal power.  Rainwater catchment. Well drilling.  Solar cooker.  Greywater systems.  Composting toilets and urine diversion (as fertilizers).  Biogas generator.  Solar hot water heater.  Bikes.  Wind power.  Kombucha brewing.

Community Organizing and Collaboration

Brainstorming.  Inspiring and learning from similar projects.  Networking.  Relying on and loving neighbors.  Pooling resources.  Skillshares.  Storytelling and story-sharing. Cooperative formation.  Anti-profit collectives.

Waste Vegetable Oil

Demonstration.  Waste reclamation.  Utilization of free resources.

Resource Library

Be a resource for garden and Appropriate Technology consultation.  Handing out literature.  Networking with and for other organizations.

Waste Reclamation/Reduction

Dumpster diving.  Waste Vegetable Oil.  Water usage – greywater.  Reduce and reuse.  Economy of sharing.

Music and General Creativity

Inviting folks to play music with us.  Storytelling and story-sharing.  Parades.  Concerts.  Bike Rallies.  Guerrilla theater.

Faith Dialogue

Understanding Christ and Kingdom as central to our mission.  Re-envisioning the Kingdom on earth.  Learning from other faiths – their connection to environmental stewardship and neighbor love.  Sharing God’s love, using words if necessary.

And Potentially, Livestock

Chickens and/or goats and/or rabbits.  Small-scale livestock production.  Meat consumption in relation to resource allocation and waste.