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Here are some links to other web pages which may be of interest:Ecovillage projectsScotlandThe Findhorn Foundation Ecovillage Project – a pioneering Scottish ecovillage since 1985. Findhorn is well-known for its courses and ecological, social, and spiritual information sources. There is information on eco-building, renewable energy, organic food production, ecovillage education and much more. Scoraig - a village accessible only by walking a few miles on a footpath or by privately run boat across the (sea) Little Loch Broom. Not an ‘intentional community’, they are a group of interesting individuals and this site gives more information on what they do and how you can visit. Sustainable Communities Initiatives run an earthship visitor centre in Fife, Scotland. Find out about visiting the earthship, sustainable living courses, and creative waste workshops. They are also aiming to establish a zero-waste, zero-energy community. Culdees - A permaculture farm with bunkhouse, and B&B, they are in the process of developing this further with home schooling, alternative medicine, housing cooperative, permaculture, cottage industries and recreation. The Portobello Energy Descent and Land Reform Group (PEDAL) This urban community successfully fought off a superstore and are now pushing for a community buy-out of the site. UKEcovillage Network UK – gives listings of ecovillages in the UK with an easy to use search facility. Sadly not comprehensive (perhaps have to become a member before they list you). Also has a long list of people to contact if you are interested in different aspects of ecovillage living (under the ‘skills’ section). As part of the email list you get all the most recent ecovillage news, articles, and opportunities to network. Brithdir Mawr. An Eco-village in West Wales - Information about this ecological, social, and educational community with residential courses on many things from ecovillage living and permaculture to basketry and working horse familiarisation. Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) Lammas low impact initiative in Wales – An ecovillage group in Wales waiting to here from the planners whether they have permission to built 9 plots. Informative site. WorldCrystal Waters Permaculture Village - This site gives information about how this famous Australian community came to be, what permaculture is, on-site businesses, and visiting the site. Center for Religion, Ethics and Social Policy - CRESP (Center of Resources for the Emergence of Social Participation) - Ecovillage in Senegal, based in the old fishing village of Yoff, which is a suburb of the capital city of Dakar. Eco-BuildingNatural Homes - Natural Homes lists volunteer opportunities and courses in natural building such as straw bale, cob and earthbag. It also has an extensive and growing map of natural homes with links back to the owner's website(s). Sustainable Floors - offer a unique reference point on flooring your home sustainably. There are flooring choices that do not have a negative impact on the environment. They offer advice on the sustainable flooring options open to you. Permaculture and sustainable livingPermaculture Magazine - Solutions for sustainable living Popular Permaculture Training Venue All things Eco - Web directory for All Green Things from alternative energy, to jobs, recycling and transport. So thorough it even includes Bodhi Eco-Project.Recycling Central - This is a one stop shop for recycling information. They have an awareness raising campaign which is full of easy to read information, handouts and leaflets. Lots of specific advise for Glasgow where they also do talks, presentations etc too. BuddhismOccidental Arts ond Ecology Center CommunicationAlternative information networks |
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