Establish Community-Owned Fiber Mills & Workshops
Strategic Action Overview
To relocalize the production of goods and create circular economies around local materials.
Domain:
📉 Economics
Subdomain:
⚒️ Production and Resourcing
Dialectic:
✴️ Liberate
Implementation:
High
Timeline:
Medium Term (1-3yrs)
Resources:
Heavy
Strategic Pathway:
Create a worker-cooperative that processes local wool, hemp, or flax into yarn and fabric, providing resources and tools for community members.
Core Skills:
Technical Design,Project Management,Community Organizing
Success Indicators:
Mills and workshops established; increased local production; positive economic impact.
Failure Signals:
Technical failures; low participation; funding issues.
Permissions:
Regulatory Approval,Technical Design,Community Consent
Toolkit:
Physical Tools,Materials Budget,Digital Platforms
Adaptation Protocol:
Partner with local businesses; provide training; adjust production methods.
