A 35-year-old man ditched his supermarket job to live in a self-built treehouse in the middle of the Hawaiian jungle.
Robert Breton had been working as a cashier in Northern California when he decided it was time to live a more remote lifestyle.
In 2011 he began travelling through the US to find the perfect place to settle before buying up a quarter of an acre of land in Hawaii.
The plot, plus building materials, cost him $29,850 and he now lives a sustainable lifestyle in a bid to 'preserve nature.'
Robert Breton, 35, had been working as a cashier in Northern California when he decided it was time to live a more remote lifestyle
It took Robert two years to erect the 200sq-foot house, which is raised 40 feet off the ground, in the Hawaiian jungle
The 35-year-old did not have to seek a building permit as he is in a 'non-regulated agricultural zone'
It took Robert two years to erect the 200sq-foot house which is raised 40 feet off the ground.
He did not have to seek a building permit as he is in a 'non-regulated agricultural zone.'
The unconventional structure boasts a living area, bedroom and bathroom complete with shower, toilet and hot water.
Robert also has a greenhouse where he grows the majority of food including sweet potatoes, kale and micro greens.
But he will occasionally buy grains, quinoa and other supplements from the local town which is more than a one-hour walk away.
Robert has recently taken to TikTok to document his lifestyle and has gained more than 843,000 followers on the video sharing platform with content 'encouraging others to go back to basics and appreciate beautiful nature.'
His content, along with supplement business New Earth Organic, is how he makes a living.
Speaking about his new way of life, Robert said : 'It's definitely livable, beautiful and functional – I collect rainwater off the roof to drink and it flows into the kitchen and bathroom.
The unconventional structure boasts a living area, bedroom and bathroom complete with shower, toilet and hot water
The plot, plus building materials, cost him $29,850 and he now lives a sustainable lifestyle in a bid to 'preserve nature'
Robert has recently taken to TikTok to document his lifestyle (interior pictured) and 'encourage others to go back to basics and appreciate beautiful nature'
'I've also got solar panels for electricity, I use it for my kitchen and wi-fi to make TikToks – I don't miss a thing from my old life really.'
His monthly cost is therefore miniscule - and he only spends around $25 a month on ensuring he has access to the internet.
Robert said he adjusted quickly, adding: 'I can't get pizza delivered, or have anyone pick up my trash, or have my mail delivered to my house – that was a little weird at first.
'But I think it made me realize we all need to be more conscious of our trash – I compost everything I can and try to have little waste.
'I think it's a responsibility for all of us as individuals to be conscious of our trash, the water that you should bring in yourself, and the food we grow.
He now believes he will stay and continue to 'live a life of sustainability' in the future.
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