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Feature Info

How long have you lived in or near Maleny?
7 years
Where did you live before moving here?

Sydney

What enticed you to come and live in or around this town?

Needed to leave the city for wellbeing. And, I was born nearby.

What issue(s) are you most passionate and/or deeply concerned about?

Loss of social weath and the emerging generic suburb.

What hope(s) have you for the town and its people in 10 years time?

Not sure.

What other 'more sustainable' activities/systems do you practice/use?

Live with an awareness of controlling, and avoiding, our own consumer greed. As an example, we wash and recycle any plasic bags that come into the house; we grow some of our own vegtables.

Have you invented, redesigned or altered any system or practice to make it more sustainable?

Not yet. However, I plan to make an electric car, then use it in a cooperative manner.

What sustainable practice/system related skills and knowledge would you be willing and confident to exchange with others?

Modelling and testing of systems. E.g. business plans and feasibility studies.

What do you think is the most important challenge or issue confronting the human race?

Greed!

What things do you most enjoy doing/experiencing in life?

participating in non-consumer social gatherings, mostly in the bush.

Personal Info

First name
Garry
Last name
Claridge
Address

PO Box 893
Maleny QLD 4552

Location
Reesville

History

Member for
1 year 14 weeks