====== Kuckucksmühle - how do we measure up with the Ideals ======

//How [[start|Kuckucksmühle]] fulfills the [[:ideals|ideals]] of [[:start|Eco Hacker Farm]].//


===== Self Sustainable Living & Simple Self Sustainable Solutions =====


==== ecological farming using permaculture principles ====

We're have a garden and some areas around the property with separate beds. We use no-tilling methods, mulching, spaces to enjoy the garden, companion planting: [[kuckucksmuehle:documentation:garden|Garden]]

==== reuse & recycle ====

We're recycling mostly into the German recycling system: seperating glass, paper, green point/yellow bin (90% of package material falls in this category), rest garbage.

We reuse certain kind of bottles, jars, egg boxes, paper carton, plastic containers.

We compost all organic materials. We built a compost toilet and produce humanure for the garden.

==== conserving resources like water, soil, … ====

We want to collect rainwater for our needs (still in process).
We try to avoid harming the soil by using non tilling methods in the garden.
We try to buy/organise regrowing wood from responsible forests in our region.

==== avoiding use of chemicals/pesticides ====

For sure we don't use chemicals or pesticides in the garden. :)

We want to produce our own soap to reduce chemicals in shampoos and soap we use - body hygiene and for dish washing.
    
==== preserve & rehabilitate nature ====


==== repopulation of flora & fauna ====

==== use of natural products (hygiene) ====


===== Appropriate Technology Using Programming Skills =====

==== development & implementation of solution based designs/programmes ====

==== evolve routines to automations ====

==== intelligent energy management ====

We use solar energy and wood heating and buffer it for hot water and the heating. It needs still adjustment to perform better but the system is a really good start for improvements.

We also plan to build a Biomeiler to reduce our heating costs.

===== Reducing Poverty =====

==== using local resources ====

==== create low cost solutions for eco farming ====

==== living off the grid when possible ====

We have our own black and gray water treatment system. Also a compost toilet.
We use wood as our heating resource and getting it from cutting own trees and local forests owned by locals.


===== Connecting People =====

==== encouraging collaboration ====

==== collaboration with other similar projects/communities ====

==== involving the local community ====

===== Building an Inclusive Community =====


==== respecting all members of the community ====

==== providing a safe space ====

==== members of the community can participate offline (local) and online ====


===== Social Activities =====

==== gatherings ====

See [[Events]]

==== festivals ====

We organise a non public festival.

===== Education, Art and Culture =====

==== workshops ====

==== internships ====

==== volunteering programmes ====

==== skill sharing ====
==== documentation of the project ====
==== opensource ====

===== Democracy (Liquid/Grassroot/...) =====

==== to decide on priorities ====

==== use of monetary resources ====