The Goat’s Pen Forum
Forum
The Goat’s Pen Forum is a place for home improvers, makers, tinkerers, and sustainability enthusiasts to exchange ideas and information.
Share your tips for living greener. And your eco-friendly dreams and aspirations. Ask questions or see what others are doing. Everyone has something to bring to the Pen!
Please read “The Rules of the Pen” below before you start.
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This forum is moderated, and the site administrator reserves the right to reject all submissions.
Minimalism & Decluttering
Minimalism & Decluttering. Own less, use more—practical minimalism to reduce consumption.
Low-Impact Living
Low-impact living. Reduce your carbon footprint with smarter habits and home upgrades.
Events & Repair Cafés
Events & Repair Cafés. Plan and promote swaps, fix‑it events, and tool libraries.
Solar & Renewables
Solar & renewables. DIY and pro installs for solar, wind, and micro‑renewables.
Green Tech & Gadgets
Green tech & gadgets. Reviews and ideas for eco-friendly technology at home and on the go.
In the Garden
In the garden. Organic and native gardening, composting basics, and pollinator‑friendly ideas.
In the Community
Eco-action in the community. Local clean‑ups, clothing swaps, and neighbourhood sustainability events.
Zero-Waster Swaps
Zero Waste Swaps – What’s the last single-use item you replaced with a reusable? Did it stick?
Upcycling Wins
Upcycling Wins – Show us your favourite “trash to treasure” project—before and after pics encouraged!
Energy & Water Savers
Energy & Water Savers – What’s the smallest change you’ve made that noticeably lowered your bill?
Seasonal Eating
Seasonal Eating – What’s in season where you live right now, and how are you cooking it?
Small Wins Stories
Small Wins Stories – What’s one green action you took this week that made you feel good?
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The Rules of the Pen
1. Be Kind, Always
Respect each other’s ideas, experiences, and journeys. Disagreement? Cool. Disrespect? Please, not here.
2. No Gatekeeping
Remember. Whether it’s a seasoned eco-warrior or someone looking to keep their cucumbers from getting squidgy at the ends. Everyone should feel at home.
Share your knowledge; no snobbery allowed. Everyone starts (and ends) somewhere in this eco-thing.
3. Stay on Topic (Mostly)
We’re here for sustainability and to help each other build resilience. But we all love a good tangent once in a while. Just keep the heart of the conversation relevant.
4. No Junk or Spam
We love your hacks, product reviews, and expertise – but please no blatant self-promotion, MLM schemes, or get-rich-quick pitches.
5. Check Your Facts
Share tips and ideas, but avoid spreading misinformation, especially around sustainability. If you’re not sure, say so. Also, if it’s your opinion, say so.
6. Keep It Family-Friendly(ish)
Let’s aim for a PG-13 vibe. ”No explicit content, hate speech, or profanity” – anything that would make (some of your) grandmothers blush.
7. Credit Where It’s Due
If you were inspired by someone else’s work, give them credit
8. Let me Know
See something sketchy? Use the report function. Help to keep the Goat’s Pen safe.
Why a goat?
The myth about goats is that they think everything on earth is put there for them to devour.
The truth? Goats approach everything as potentially consumable., But, being intelligent, curious, investigative and selective creatures, they only consume what will sustain them.