 | Minimizing use of non-renewables
reason We share a vehicle- one truck instead of 20 going to town, it's owned by Homeowners Association, which is paid by dues yearly |
 | Using recycled materials
reason We provide a list of materials with recycled content to landowners prior to design process, so that they can integrate those into their home. |
 | Using sustainably produced material
reason Bamboo floors, cabinets, straw bales for insulation. Growing pod designs for every basement, families can grow their own food year-round. |
 | Using local raw materials
reason Local lumber mills. |
 | Time-controlled grazing
reason Rotate fields for horse grazing. |
 | Erosion prevention
reason Sloped hillsides are re-vegetated. |
 | Noxious weed control
reason The chemicals are very expensive. Goats and sheep are welcome. |
 | No chemical inputs
reason Designed food-pods for each basement.... Families can produce chemical free lettuce, green peppers, tomatoes, beans etc. These are no-light, using manure from cows at local dairy. |
 | Maintaining open space
reason Wildlife corridors throughout, so that big game can easily move from higher elevations to grasslands during the winter. |
 | Livestock have access to outdoors
reason 17 acres of shared pasture for horses |
 | Conserving natural resources
reason No trees may be cut down unless they have fallen on a house. No tree burning incinerators (outside the house) may be used. Share a truck reduces emissions, gas use. Website reduces trips to town. The animals are protected on Red Quill Ranch in the covenants. Water is conserved by only watering 2 acres around house for fire protection. |
 | Using renewable energy
reason Solar Passive solar Windmills Growing greenhouse: using cow manure with special nutrients for better milk, then using the manure to make growing pods produce more, bigger, better, faster food. |
 | Reducing toxic emissions
reason Share a truck program reduces runs to town...30 miles. |
 | Preserving wildlife habitat
reason Wildlife corridors are built into our overall design of Red Quill Ranch. Biodiversity: elk, moose, bear, fox,deer, woodchucks, over 30 types of birds hand out in our 10 acre bird sanctuary. |
 | Using sustainable building designs
reason We have a design guideline book that is 39 pages of ways to save the earth in our little square mile! |
 | Conserving energy
reason Sips and geopolymer construction throughout Red Quill Ranch. We are working with the manufacturers of "SASO" to build our roads as the Romans did. These roads last for 2,000 years. Also, this product will be used in malls, floors, patios, sidewalks. |
 | Reducing waste
reason Our main goal here is living with wildlife. We use bear proof dumpsters and cans in a designated area. |
 | Improving the health of community
reason Our community will be healthier due to our lifestyle: We have an equestrian community desigined around trails, a 10 acre lake with canoes and swimming, a 150 x 200 outdoor arena, stables club and a community clubhouse for parties and most importantly...laughter. |
