Here's one way to spread sustainable ideas while addressing personal financial needs through a financially viable sustainable communities model. While there is a significant movement happening to move people away from the monetary system completely, computers, machinery, raw materials, insurance, etc. are items that still need to be purchased for the foreseeable future. There is also the issue of (most) people still having significant debt that they need to address. One Community addresses this with an eco-tourism resort model that shares the sustainable community concept while offering significant value. The model is also duplicable.
http://www.onecommunityglobal.org/rental-revenue/
