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Optimum Living Alliance Wish List
Wish List
Labor for most of these projects will be coordinated by staff then performed by volunteers unless otherwise indicated. All materials listed below are priced in the vicinity of MSRP (manufactures suggested retail price). The intention of OLA is to provide a model of efficiency in economic investments while upholding a standard of planetary integrity. Our aim is to exemplify as much resourcefulness as possible in all of our investments. If the final purchase price of any item that is sponsored is less than the amount contributed, we will inform you of the difference and return the extra amount upon request. Donations of the materials themselves or assistance with more economical ways to acquire them is always welcome. All items are color coded by priority. High Priority Medium Priority Low Priority Tarp Sheds- These will be our main activity areas especially during inclement whether. We will be using the main tarp for gatherings and presentations as well as for food prep, service, and consumption. [i.e. Kitchen and Dining area] With over 1600 sqare feet of floor space, open sides (no walls) to promote maximum air flow and light penetration, and ephemeral architecture to minimize on materials while maximizing on functionality, we intend to promote them as economical Light Footprint alternatives. Main Tarp 40’x45’ $1000, Lumber and Hardware $800, Weed Mat $345 Total ~ $2000 The storage and workshop tarp will be constructed over the containers with storage being above, below, inside, both sides, and the back of the containers and a workshop area in the front. The workshop can serve as another multi purpose facility providing workable space for projects during inclement whether or for gatherings, demonstrations, and classes. Storage and Workshop Tarp (same dimensions and cost as Main Tarp)
Solar Systems- The solar system is designed to provide workable electricity for lighting, laptop computer use, and small appliance use. Eventually we would like to increase our number of panels to support the use of a box freezer which would have about the same electricity demand as a stand up refrigerator or even less as we improve its insulation design. Coolers with ice from the freezer will be utilized as cool storage systems for garden greens and other cool storage needs. Ideally we would also like to be able to power a large screen LCD monitor or projection system for presentations requiring computer generated graphics or video such as PowerPoint presentations. This would require approximately six more panels than is listed here. Photo Voltaic- Panels- 3x Evergreen 195w @ $660ea =$1980, 2kw 24v Inverter $2000, Charge Controller $600, Battery Bank- Odyssey 2250’s x4 @ $468ea +s&h=$2500, Cabling, Peripherials, and Hardware $1000 Total ~ $9000 The Fresnel Lens system will be our most cost effective and energy efficient system on the land. Using concentrated heat from direct sunlight we can: distill water for drinking or washing food and dishes, sterilize medical and hygienic supplies, cook, do laundry, and explore an array of applications that require heat and all of it with zero carbon emissions.
Fresnel Lens- $150, Platform and Peripherial hardware $150 System Total ~ $300 Pumps- The manually driven pumps will be the hallmark of our sustainability methods. Incorporating human powered propulsion these systems will provide cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary stimulation to members of the community which lowers resting heart rates, promotes optimal circulation, stimulates endorphin production and release, and supports vital elimination systems for those who utilize them, all of this while also pumping water. Manually Driven Pumps- Treadle Pump Parts- $100, Flywheel Pedal Pump- $150, See-Saw Pump- $150, Merry Go Round Pump $250
As a backup system and for more intensive needs we will have an electric pump on site for pumping water.
Electric Pump- $~200 Garden and Orchards- Assorted Tools- Shovels $15 Hoes $20 Metal rakes $15 Tine fork $29 Pruning Saws $15-30 Loppers $35 Soil Amendments $50-$500 Transfer shovel $15 Pick axe Lg. $25 Sm. $20 Trench Shovel $27 Permaculture and Organic Gardening Consultation ~$100/day Spade $20 Weed cutter (manual mower) $22 Tampers 8x8 $30 & 10x10 $36 Land Clearing- Chain saws $200 ea., Scythe $150, Backhoe rental $400/day, Safe Storage- The shipping containers are one of the surpluses that are beginning to plague industrial areas worldwide. Finding ways to utilize them and offer such resourceful ideas to the public will help to diminish overstocked storeyards and diminish demand for more mining, de-foresting, production, and shipping of raw materials. Two 20’ shipping containers ~$3000 each Water Catchments- 300 gallon tanks (cleaned) $200ea., Pipes, Valves and Fittings $500 2000 gallon assembled tank $2000 or 2000 gallon ferro-cement tank $1000 Vehicles- 4WD Trucks- To support our intentions to bring supplies to Onipa’a and to Komolani (our 14 acre Hawaiian Homestead parcel in Kahikinui) we would like to acquire two four wheel drive trucks. These will help us to deliver much needed supplies and work crews to both parcels of land so that we may continue to develop and expand our resources and effectiveness for the outer community. While being a genuine utility they will also help us to demonstrate our commitment to finding alternatives to petroleum dependency. Biodeisel/Veggie Oil 4WD Truck(s) @~$10,000 each, Maintenance $100/month, Fuel $150/month Hauling Trailer A hauling trailer will support us in minimizing the number of excursions we will need to make when delivering provisions and supplies to Onipa’a. We will be stockpiling palletes for use in as many resourceful applications as possible. A trailer would be instrumental in helping us to accomplish this quicker and more economically. Legal Hauling Trailer $500-$1200 Garden Cart ~$290 Phone Line/Inernet- Cable 2000’ $600, Junction box $?, Peripherials $35, Hawaiian Tel Hook-up fee $? General- The following we will only accept as surplus or donation from the community. When ever possible we intend to abstain from purchasing as many newly manufactured commodities as possible to help emphasize the importance of resourceful consumerism. We ask that no materials be brought to the land without prior approval. In most cases we will come and pick up your donations. lumber i.e. framing and plywood, corregated roofing, tarps of all sizes and materials, rope, twine, pulleys and cleats, buckets, wash bins, cables, turnbuckles, fasteners i.e. screws, nails, bolts, nuts, washers, S-hooks, hinges, etc., exer-cycles for wheel powered tools, cabinets, battery powered tools i.e. drills, saws, lights, sanders, etc., weed mat, gardening tools, generators, gas cans, funnels, tool boxes, storage systems, lighting systems, soil amendments, compassionate horse and chicken manure, paint, paint tools i.e. brushes, rollers, sponges, rags, clean up tools, duct tape, cargo strapping (broken buckles- o.k.) etc.
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