This group was created to bring together people in Charlottesville of like minds who want to learn to, and live green and support each other in an effort to lessen the impact on our environment through our daily living. Topics discussed will include everything to do with living sustainably and healthfully by doing our part to ensure a better future for our Earth and those that inhabit it. Including, but not limited to; eco-friendly household tools/products, building methods & materials, alternative energy sources, rainwater harvesting, recycling, homesteading, gardening, and lots more! We welcome anyone who wants to learn more about protecting our environment, both at work and at home. This group is not intended to act as an advertising billboard. Please do not join and post an advertisement as your introductory post; it WILL be deleted. List related advertising for LOCAL individual member businesses or products will be permitted in moderation; all other (i.e. bulk mail, etc.) advertising efforts will be deleted and removed from the archives. Abuse of advertising priviledges will result in group removal. Proper nettiquitte is required at all times. No SPAMMING. Please put your name and signature at the bottom of ALL posts. Keep signatures under 4 lines please. Stay family friendly, ON TOPIC, and enjoy!