Sustainable Model Village
The project managers from our eight partner organisations of the project convened in Cantabria, Spain for the final personal meeting. Drawing near the end of the partnership project the objectives were to finalize project results, evaluate the project, as well as explore future collaboration opportunities. During the three days of the meeting we were focusing […]
The recent European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling is a major win for plant-based food labelling, striking down France’s attempt to ban “meaty” terms like “burger” and “sausage” for plant-based products. The ECJ confirmed that EU law already provides adequate consumer protection, making additional national regulations unnecessary. The one caveat: governments could still find a […]
We wish to share our experiences as participants in the Rural Entrepreneurship for You(th) project. In July 2024, we had the opportunity to visit Goloka Ecofarm within an Erasmus+ project and learn about sustainability and different businesses in a rural area. Goloka Ecofarm is located in the mountains near Savona, Italy. It has quite a […]
This Earth Overshoot Day is the same old story… August 1st marks the point that humanity has exhausted the planet’s natural resources available for the year. By the time we reach the end of 2024, the average person will have used up the natural resources of around 1.7 Earths. 🌍🌎 Until we can get a […]
The third and final LTTA (Learning, Teaching, Training Activity) of the Rural Entrepreneurship for You(th) project took place at Goloka Ecofarm community in Pontinvrea, Italy from the 4th to 10th July, 2024, gathering youth from partner organizations. The venue of the activity was changed compared to the original plan to have it organised in Ukraine, […]
The Eco Valley Foundation organised a conference on sustainability in May this year which was held in Krishna Valley, the primary model community of our organization. It attracted hundreds of attendees and renowned experts to explore practical and theoretical aspects of social sustainability. Highlighting Krishna Valley’s sustainable initiatives, the event provided valuable insights and tangible […]
We are completely overjoyed to share the story of our very first volunteer, Tea Brnicevic, whose time with the Eco Valley Foundation has been nothing short of transformative. Tea, brought with her an incredible blend of talents and passions that have left an indelible mark on our community. When Tea joined us, we had high […]
As my volunteering experience with the Eco Valley program comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on a journey filled with growth, learning, and unforgettable moments. Over the past several months I have had the privilege to immerse myself in a community dedicated to sustainability, creativity, and making a positive impact on the world. […]
In the past six months, my volunteering journey has been nothing short of transformative. It began with the delicate art of weaving, where each thread intertwined to tell a story of connection and creativity. Embroidery soon followed, teaching me the beauty of patience as I stitched vibrant patterns into life. The ancient tradition of henna […]
Prospective parents, nursing mothers urged to mitigate use of plastics to protect their babies. Microplastics – where do they come from? Microplastics are small particles of plastic, less than 5 mm (0.2 inch) in length, from the size of a grain of rice to particles that have to be viewed under a microscope, explain Yale Sustainability experts Leigh Shemitz […]