THE double drain
Every day, valuable resources flow into our homes... and flow right back out.
We pay for food, water, energy, and materials to come in, then pay again when they leave as trash, sewage, runoff, heat loss, and waste.
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WE PAY TO BRING IT IN
WE PAY again when it leaves
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THERE'S
A BETTER WAY!
By capturing these storing these resource flows, we can turn them into the essentials our home needs- food, water, energy, fertility, medicine, and more.
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Capture it
Gather the resources around you.
Store it
Hold onto its value.
Put it to work
for you!
Turn it into home essentials you need.
capture everyday resource flows
Valuable resources are already flowing through every home. Instead of letting them become waste, capture them and put them to work.
Overlooked Resource Flows
Put them to work for you
With the right set of systems, you can capture, store, and transform everyday
resources into the essentials your home needs.
Regenerative Home Systems
Simple backyard systems that transform overlooked resources into home essentials.
the MST design Framework
The MST Framework is a simple framework for turning overlooked resource flows into useful home systems.
MINDSET
See the
Opportunity
Recognize the hidden value in the resource flows already around your home.
SKILLSET
Build Practical
Skills
Learn how to capture, store, and transform those resources.
TOOLSET
Put Resources to Work
Use the right tools and infrastructure to create useful home essentials.
Every guide on Nature Hacker is built around the MST Design Framework. You'll learn how to recognize opportunities, develop practical skills, and choose the right tools and systems for your own home—one resource flow at a time.
featured Videos
see the systems in action
Watch practical demonstrations, system tours, and simple projects you can use at home.
How to Build a 550 Gallon IBC Tote Rainwater System
A step-by-step guide to building a rainwater harvesting system using an IBC tote. Simple and long-lasting.
RAINWATER
Rainwater System Update
Newly designed system with solar on-demand pump!
FOOD
How to Make Green Papaya Noodles
A simple way to turn green papaya into fresh homemade noodles.
