Archive for October, 2008

The environmentally conscious mindset of the Eco-valley Programme’s three foundation pillars is the creation of sustainability for the unity of the individual, society and the environment. An important element of this is the maintenance of physical and mental health. Read the rest of this entry »

The eco-village can be viewed as a model experiment, where all age groups are represented, people with the most varying abilities working together everyday for their community, in their tasks, spending their free time, and in their recreation. Read the rest of this entry »

Within the current waste collection it is common, that the majority of the waste created in our eco-economy is compostable. The compost created by various technologies is used in gardening and in the crop fields. All other waste is first sorted before being collected.

At the planning stages of the botanical garden (11 ha, more than 600 species), the streets and the tree planting of larger green areas, we try to take into consideration the needs of the village, along with the effects of a changing climate. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the main goals of the Eco-valley Programme is the use of renewable energy sources. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the most important problems facing us as a result of climate change is the lessening of our water supply. Read the rest of this entry »

The Eco-valley Programme has an apiary based Programme – similar to animal husbandry – which has provided unmatched results at local and international levels. Read the rest of this entry »

A unique and unmatched area within the Eco-valley Programme is the ecological animal husbandry and dairy farming. Read the rest of this entry »

The Eco-valley programme has a wide range of experience related to bio farming (mostly in vegetables, fruit, and flower gardening), in field grown vegetable farming, community self support, and provides answers to questions about sustainable agriculture’s theories and real life experiences. Read the rest of this entry »

Issues in connection with climate change has become an everyday topic in media. While some years ago even greater mess of the leader scientists did not want to openly side in this question, now more and more studies come to light what declares that global climate crisis is not a question but a fact. These studies urge international steps and cooperation. Read the rest of this entry »