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Demonstrating the viability of sustainable concepts and practices in urban environments through research, education, and hands-on projects.

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Working meeting

Saturday, August 27, 2005 · 10:00 AM

1309 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL

To do

Two projects will be going on:

  • ‘Lovin’ oven’ - cob oven/grill
  • Experiments with papercrete and paper-adobe

To bring

  • ‘Waste’ paper ready to be recycled such as newspapers (The Reader!), junk mail, telephone books, and cardboard for use in making experiments.
  • Containers to be used as formwork for pouring, such as orange juice or soymilk containers. We would like to have a general basic shape so please bring any size container that could easily be poured into that is rectangular in shape.

To wear

  • Change of clothes for those getting very dirty making cob (T-shirt, pants, work shoes, flip-flops, towel)
  • We will also be working with lime, so please bring your own safety goggles and disposable latex gloves.

To eat

  • A dish or dessert for a potluck meal.

See you there!

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