BENJAMIN KATZ'S BLOG
Water storage
Tags: Tribe / Build / Food / Sustain / Fiji / Drink / Local
So, looks like the dry season is mostly behind us. As we take steps to prepare for the rainy season, we should also consider how our actions now will effect the island when the rains stop again. It would be great if the prospect of a water shortage never came up and it’s something that with the right planning we can achieve. Right now we have just barely enough water storage to meet our drinking and cooking needs but nowhere near enough for bathing and the gardens. One option that has been thrown around is to build another cement water …
Read More >>>The Green Club--calling all teachers--
Tags: Tribe / Fijian / Sustain / Fiji / LocalThe green club, now long in remission, is planning to reassert itself in October. We have been thinking about a few options and I wanted to get some feed back from all of you. The first issue is where will the Gclub meet.
I think having the kids come …
Read More >>>Culture and sustainability
Tags: Video / Sustain
In the past few years we have seen the confluence of the environmentalists and the social justice movement. At this point in history, in almost every area of life, we see can see the seeds of chaos and suffering. However, for those who choose to look a bit further, the …
Read More >>>Our Little friends
The end of the dry season is upon us here and everyone is focused on saving water. Looking at the hills you can see the effects of the weather in the color of the vegetation. Being able to grow our own food as well as our weekly food runs to …
Read More >>>Water Water Everywhere And Not A Drop To Drink....Or Is There?
Tags: Fiji / DrinkLast night, as team fiji serenaded Mariah on her last night on Vorovoro, we passed around a unique beverage. It is one that as far as I am aware, has not been tasted by tribe members until now. On our second attempt, using a simple system consisting of a tin …
Read More >>>The WWF in Fiji and reefs around Vorovoro
Tags: Sustain / Fiji / Partners / Local
So last week, Mariah,Amy and I went to an open community meeting in Labasa put on by the WWF and the WCS.The meeting was about Tabu (prohibited) sites designed to protect Fiji’s natural resources.
An interesting study that was shared with us showed that streams and rivers with high …
Read More >>>sustainability update: food
a bit overdue but I wanted to give everybody a picture of where I think the island is and where I think we can go.
I’ll start with food and move on to a new subject in a few days. If anybody wants to do more than give comments …
Read More >>>notes from the sustainability forum 25/5/08
Sustainability forum 28/5/08More trash bins around the islandWater tap by toilets to be turned off for the dry season -efficient water use for toothbrushingMore candles/lanternsPigs-tie rope to food and water bucket for easy retrieval Food chute New pen for when pigs grow upStewards in charge of particular areas/tasks Everyone is …
Read More >>>The Farmer's Journal 26-30/5/08
Tags: Sustain / Fiji
Farmer’s journal May 26-30
Monday:
Began clearing out the tool shed. Lots of trash and tools that need maintenance. Will be building proper storage for materials once shed is cleared. Fixed dinning table lights in the afternoon and typed up notes from meeting with giles. Played chess. Adam …
Read More >>>Feedback needed on new and old Tribewanted Projects!
Tags: Tribe / Sustain / Fiji
Greetings Tribe! Your new Sustainability Manager here, Benjamin Katz.
I’ve been overwhelmed by the variety and success of projects the Tribe has undertaken on Vorovoro. The effect they have on the community, the knowledge they generate, and the spirit the embody is both touching and motivating!
The website …
Read More >>>Improving our web site/project management
Tags: Tribe / Sustain / GlobalSome of the TW team members and I have been discussing improving the organization of our blogs and forums to better facilitate project management between on island and online members. It would be ideal to integrate a project management (pm) application into the site but may not be possible at …
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