The Survival Podcast The High Cycle Homestead – Epi-3645
Mar 25, 2025
Discover the transformative concept of the 'High Cycle Approach' for homesteading, where resources are used multiple times before disposal. Learn innovative ways to integrate systems and boost productivity, such as recycling kitchen scraps and gray water. Dive into nutrient cycling techniques and discover how to maximize sustainability with deep bedding and function stacking. The conversation also touches on practical tools for homesteaders, making sustainable living not just effective, but also budget-friendly and engaging!
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High Cycle Approach Explained
- The high cycle approach maximizes resource use by cycling materials through multiple productive stages before disposal.
- This mindset extends utility and builds resilience against entropy in homestead systems.
Recycle Poultry Feed Crumbs
- Collect poultry feed crumbs to feed worms or black soldier flies to convert waste into high-value compost and animal feed.
- This adds layers of productivity and efficiency to your waste cycling system.
Maximize Gray Water Use
- Redirect gray water through a wicking or reed bed before irrigation to grow mulch and food crops using nutrients and water efficiently.
- This extends gray water use, creating more value and cycling resources within your homestead.