Perma/ECON

hu:Perma/GAZDSharing economy Permaculture is based on the ethical principle of Fair Share. Its goal is to create local, resilient, regenerative, and ethical economic systems. Here, in Open Book of Permaculture you can share your knowledge - proven ideas and practical insights to help develop a manual on this topic. Alternative Trading Systems Local Exchange Trading Systems (LETS) Community-based systems where members use local currency units (e.g., "bobbins" or "nuts") to exchange goods and services. Favor Banks Community exchange tools based on favors and mutual aid, rather than traditional money. WWOOFing (Volunteering on Organic Farms) A volunteer labor exchange program where participants receive accommodation, food, and training in organic farms in return for their work. Producer and Sales Strategies Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Consumers purchase a share of a farm's harvest, receiving seasonal produce directly from the producer. Box Schemes Customers buy a box of seasonal produce at a fixed price, directly from the producer. Intensive Market Gardening Small-scale, targeted production that enables high yields and year-round sales directly to consumers. Short Local Supply Chains Minimizing intermediary steps between producer and consumer to keep goods local. Perma/ECON/Employee owned businesses Employee ownership requires employees to own a significant and meaningful stake in their company. Financial and Economic Tools Community Currency Currencies designed to circulate only within a specific geographic area, boosting local economic activity. Ethical Banks and Investments Financial institutions that consider environmental and social impacts (ESG criteria) in their investment decisions. Tradeable Energy Quotas Government systems that allocate carbon emission allowances to limit global emissions. SAFA Agricultural Assessment A framework developed by the FAO (UN Food and Agriculture Organization) to measure the sustainability of agricultural systems across four dimensions: Environment, Society, Economy, and Governance. Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCA) Analysis of the costs and impacts (e.g., environmental footprint) of a product or service throughout its entire life cycle. Open Access Resources Free online information resources (e.g., scientific articles, plans) that facilitate knowledge sharing without financial barriers. Open Source Ecology organization