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We have released #CollaboraOnline 25.04.9.3 for EGroupware
More details:
https://help.egroupware.org/t/de-uk-collabora-online-update-25-04-9-3/79677
Thanks to
@CollaboraOffice
and the community (collaboraonline.github.io) for the great work! 👍

#DigitalSovereignty #OpenSource #Collaboration #gdpr #LibreOffice #LOTech

The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Greywater Systems

"There’s a reason that a key component of green building is water efficiency and reuse. Nationwide water use statistics are nothing short of staggering. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American uses 82 gallons of water per day. Nationwide, landscape irrigation and other outdoor uses account for nearly one-third of all residential water use, average, totaling nearly 8 billion gallons per day. And some experts estimate that as much as 50 percent of water used for irrigation is wasted due to evaporation, wind, or runoff caused by inefficient irrigation methods and systems. That means billions of gallons of clean, fresh water is wasted daily, due to ineffective irrigation systems.

You may be thinking, 'there’s got to be a better way. How can I reduce my home’s outdoor water use?' You’re in luck — there’s a very simple, easy, and inexpensive way to do so. Greywater systems redirect greywater (water used for washing) from going into the sewer system and into an irrigation system instead. For any eco-friendly home, recycling usable water is definitely something to seriously consider. Installing a greywater system means you’ll conserve water and reduce your monthly utility bills, all while providing valuable nutrients to your landscape and garden.

There’s a reason that a key component of green building is water efficiency and reuse. Nationwide water use statistics are nothing short of staggering. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American uses 82 gallons of water per day. Nationwide, landscape irrigation and other outdoor uses account for nearly one-third of all residential water use, average, totaling nearly 8 billion gallons per day. And some experts estimate that as much as 50 percent of water used for irrigation is wasted due to evaporation, wind, or runoff caused by inefficient irrigation methods and systems. That means billions of gallons of clean, fresh water is wasted daily, due to ineffective irrigation systems.

You may be thinking, “there’s got to be a better way. How can I reduce my home’s outdoor water use?” You’re in luck — there’s a very simple, easy, and inexpensive way to do so. Greywater systems redirect greywater (water used for washing) from going into the sewer system and into an irrigation system instead. For any eco-friendly home, recycling usable water is definitely something to seriously consider. Installing a greywater system means you’ll conserve water and reduce your monthly utility bills, all while providing valuable nutrients to your landscape and garden.

What is greywater?

Greywater is the name given to water that’s already been used for washing purposes, like laundry, handwashing, showering, and bathing (NOT water that’s been in contact with feces, like from the toilet or washing diapers). Greywater systems, then, are used to redirect and recycle this 'once-used' water for other purposes. Greywater may look unclean (it does have the characteristic 'grey' tint, after all), but it’s perfectly suitable for watering the garden, irrigating your trees, and more.

Is greywater safe for plants?

For the purposes greywater typically serves, like irrigating landscaping, ornamental gardens, or trees, greywater is safe (if you use the right cleaners and body care products) — and can even be beneficial. Greywater contains traces of dirt, food, grease, and hair, which become pollutants when released into bodies of water. But to plants, these things are nutrients and valuable fertilizers. This makes greywater an even better option for watering and irrigation than regular water!

(Note: If you want to use greywater for your vegetable garden, just be sure it doesn’t touch any edible parts of the plant.)"

Learn more:
https://elemental.green/complete-beginner-guide-to-greywater-systems/

#SolarPunkSunday #Solarpunk #PracticalSolarPunk #Graywater
#GreywaterSystems #WaterConservation
#WaterIsLife #LoTech #LowTech

How To Build A #DIY #Greywater System (Complete Guide)

January 9, 2022 by Dylan Crosbie

"Welcome to our complete guide to building your DIY greywater system!

A greywater system will decrease your carbon footprint, save water and decrease your utility bills. The system recycles water from your home and allows you to use it again for irrigation and flushing toilets.

It can be a simple, low-tech system that will be cost-effective in the long run and lower your water usage by up to 40%."

Learn more:
https://climatebiz.com/diy-greywater-system/

#SolarPunkSunday #Solarpunk #PracticalSolarPunk #Graywater #GreywaterSystems #WaterConservation #WaterIsLife #LoTech #LowTech

We have released #CollaboraOnline 25.04.8.3 for EGroupware
More details:
https://help.egroupware.org/t/de-uk-collabora-online-update-25-04-8-3/79616
Thanks to
@CollaboraOffice
and the community (collaboraonline.github.io) for the great work! 👍

#DigitalSovereignty #OpenSource #Collaboration #gdpr #LibreOffice #LOTech

We have released #CollaboraOnline 25.04.7.5 Security Update for EGroupware
More details:
https://help.egroupware.org/t/de-uk-collabora-online-security-update-25-04-7-5/79554
Thanks to
@CollaboraOffice
and the community (collaboraonline.github.io) for the great work! 👍
#DigitalSovereignty #OpenSource #Collaboration #gdpr #LibreOffice #LOTech

The #Nutcracker: A Timeless #Tool with Modern Uses and Appeal

September 22, 2024 by Mahtab Hussain

Excerpt: "The Nut cracker’s Future in #Sustainability

"As more people become #environmentally conscious, there is a growing appreciation for #reusable, long-lasting tools like the nutcracker. In a world filled with #disposable gadgets, a well-made nutcracker can last for years, reducing the need for wasteful packaging of pre-shelled nuts.

"Additionally, many nut crackers are made from sustainable materials such as wood or metal, which aligns with eco-friendly living practices."

Read more:
https://techarp.co.uk/nut-cracker/

#SolarPunkSunday #OldSchoolTech #Nuts #Tools #KitchenTools #LoTech

We have released #CollaboraOnline 25.04.7 for EGroupware
More details:
https://help.egroupware.org/t/de-uk-collabora-online-update-25-04-7-3/79442
Thanks to
@CollaboraOffice Productivity
and the community (collaboraonline.github.io) for the great work! 👍
#DigitalSovereignty #OpenSource #Collaboration #gdpr #LibreOffice #LOTech

We have released #CollaboraOnline 25.04.6 for EGroupware
More details:
https://help.egroupware.org/t/de-uk-collabora-online-update-25-04-6-3/79376
Thanks to
@CollaboraOffice
and the community (collaboraonline.github.io) for the great work! 👍

#DigitalSovereignty #OpenSource #Collaboration #gdpr #LibreOffice #LOTech

Designer, author, and activist Julia Watson’s new book *Lo-TEK Water* highlights various Indigenous technologies and aquatic systems that could be utilized in adapting to a climate-changed world.

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2025/10/lo-tek-water-julia-watson-book/

#LoTech #lowtech #lotek #water #indigenous #book #JuliaWatson #climatechange

@scroeser Tagging this for #SolarPunkSunday #LoTech. Maybe try searching those hashtags?

We have released #CollaboraOnline 25.04.5 for EGroupware
More details:
https://help.egroupware.org/t/de-uk-collabora-online-update-25-04-5/79327
Thanks to
@collaboraonline.com

and the community (collaboraonline.github.io) for the great work! 👍

#DigitalSovereignty #OpenSource #Collaboration #gdpr #LibreOffice #LOTech

Now that's a #LoTech method of #OffGridCommunication @delta ! TY for sharing!

#SolarPunkSunday #EmergencyCommunication #OffGridCommunications #Whistles

Since we started #SolarPunkSunday early (yesterday), I'm going to re-post some of those toots, and then call it a day... Join us again next weekend!

Leaving you all with this piece from
#RichardHeinberg's Power and Prospects for Human Survival, 2021.

"Advice to Young People in the 21st Century

- Learn to grow food. Study permaculture.
- Learn to read people. You're going to need to know whether people in your vicinity are trustworthy.
- Be trustworthy. Otherwise smart and trustworthy people won't associate with you.
- Learn to express yourself clearly and persuasively.
- It is okay not to reproduce. There are already plenty of people in the world.
- Learn to make decisions by consensus and to work collaboratively. Be a person with whom others enjoy working.
- Lear to repair and use relatively simple technologies.
- Studying to be a computer programmer or hacker could pay off in the short run, but ove the longer term you'll benefit more from learning to fix farming and construction tools and small engines. Learn to make spare parts from junk.
- Learn how energy works. be able to identify sources of energy in your environment and find ways to harness that energy to do useful work.
- Learn to defend yourself. Sadly, for the remainder of this century the world is likely to be a more violent place. Even if that turns out not to be the case, martial arts can still be useful paths of self-discipline.
- Learn to heal the human body via nutrition, herbs and basic emergency care.
- Learn to recognize the subjective effects f sex hormones, dopamine, and other brain chemicals, and find ways to override those effects when they threated to push you off course. Instead, channel their effects to help achieve goals.
- Learn about nature. memorize the names of local plants, birds and insects, and observe their habits. Learn to be more comfortable in the wild.
- Learn how to produce beauty via art, music, or movement, and how to engage others in creative, celebratory activities.
- Learn to emotionally process trauma and grief, and to help others do so. Learn when and how to use humor to release tension.
No one can do it all, but do your best."

#SolarPunkSunday #LoTech #GrowYourOwn #BuildingCommunity #DIY #Permaculture #RightToRepair

We have released #CollaboraOnline 25.04.4 for EGroupware
More details:
https://help.egroupware.org/t/de-uk-collabora-online-update-25-04-4/79259
Thanks to
@collaboraonline.com
and the community (collaboraonline.github.io) for the great work! 👍

#DigitalSovereignty #OpenSource #Collaboration #gdpr #LibreOffice #LOTech

So, about 20 miles away, there was a brilliant 19th century-era working village... Complete with a #blacksmith shop and old school #printing press! But sadly, it was disassembled and the land sold...

https://www.pressherald.com/2011/07/19/historic-gem-may-be-lost_2011-07-19/

Archived version:
https://archive.md/NwqMt

#Blacksmithing #TraditionalArts #LostArts #ForgottenArts #NoTech #LoTech #OldSchool #PrintingPresses #OldSchoolTech #Maine #Willowbrook

I don't resent people getting new phones, and I am sure that sooner or later I will have to get a smartphone myself, but I am determined to stick with my Nokia 2760 for as long as possible.

#Phones #Telephones #MobilePhones #CellularPhones #SmartPhones #FlipPhones #Nokia #LoTech #Telephony

We have released #CollaboraOnline 24.04.14.3 for EGroupware
This version fixes several bugs and improving interoperability.
More details:
https://help.egroupware.org/t/de-uk-collabora-online-update-24-04-14-3/79102
Thanks to @CollaboraOffice and the community (https://collaboraonline.github.io/) for the great work! 👍

#DigitalSovereignty #OpenSource #Collaboration #gdpr #officeproductivity #LibreOffice #LOTech

Well, what do you know, you *can* revive the old days 😉

https://defsol.com/downloads/definite-solutions/frontdoor-re-boot

#fidonet #retrocomputing #retro #geek #frontdoor #xmodem #zmodem #lotech #hitech #lol #becauseican

🇬🇧 We have released #CollaboraOnline 24.04 for EGroupware
This is the annual major version with many new features!
More details:
https://help.egroupware.org/t/de-uk-collabora-online-24-04/78405#en
Thanks to @CollaboraOffice and the community (https://collaboraonline.github.io/) for the great work! 👍

#DigitalSovereignty #OpenSource #Collaboration #gdpr #officeproductivity #LibreOffice #LOTech

Dear Friends of all that right (not right or left wing you muppet) with the world, 🦞

I love #reading:

3. #favourite things or #preferably more
- #bloomscrolling
101 - pet peeves
#Dead and #Dad jokes
#food #eaten or #eating or #preparing
#different #cultures
#cooperative #ventures
punk #lo-tech
#hacking our own
#improving #health
dealing with #hardship
spiritual #discernment
#crazy #ideas that make #sense
4K #virtual #strolls, without commentary

So many people have nothing #worth being disempowered by. Always the way. So find the #happy, #positive, #solutions. The #quieter, #maturity. The #experienced help, ally, direction. I do every day. It is the most #worthwhile thing I can do and #share ...

📢 Exciting News!

Collabora Online Development Edition (CODE) 24.04 has arrived featuring enhancements for Writer, Calc, and Impress!

✅ Performance Boost
✅ PDF Improvements
✅ Enhanced Interoperability
✅ Advanced Document Control with Cell Protection in Calc
✅ Simplifying Copy/Paste in-browser

Explore all the details: https://col.la/code2404

#CODE #LOtech #opensource

Do you know how to enable 𝗝𝗦 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘀 in #CollaboraOnline? Skyler Grey has got you covered! 🛠️
Don't miss out on more insightful #TechTalks inside our YouTube playlist!

▶️https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K64X8ZOAJxQ

#LOtech #opensource #jsdialogs

It's #FeatureFriday 🙌

See how to insert a #TableOfContents to a #Writer document in #CollaboraOnline. 📖
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more helpful tips and tricks!

▶️📽️https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNBsiV1qqy0&list=PLeh8MeOzF8jYFlvyAihCemT4mlLwvLdQT&index=1&utm_content=buffer6f8bf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bufferapp.com&utm_campaign=buffer

#Collabora #LOtech #howto #opensouce #digitalsovereignty

🇬🇧 We have released #CollaboraOnline 23.05.6 for EGroupware
with many bug fixes and improvements
More details:
https://help.egroupware.org/t/de-uk-update-collabora-online-23-05-6/78141
Thanks to @CollaboraOffice
and the community (https://collaboraonline.github.io/) for the great work! 👍

#DigitalSovereignty #OpenSource #Collaboration #gdpr #officeproductivity #LibreOffice #LOTech