An Ecovillage Proposal:A partnership project
Sustainable Communities Initiatives and the Bodhi Eco-Project are working together to create an ecovillage project, which is both educational and residential.
It has high aims to achieve zero waste and zero energy through a holistic approach to housing, work, transport and food.
The sustainable community project is an ambitious project. It addresses:
- Waste reduction
- Climate change
- Affordable housing
- Community regeneration
- Green jobs
- Education for all ages
- Land stewardship
- Transition Communities
Key Factors of the project:
- Low impact self-build development
- Major reduction in household waste
- Major reduction in energy consumption
- Autonomous water, sewage and power
- Creation of local employment & social enterprises
- Integration with wider community
- Research and monitoring for replication
For more information:
Paula Cowie, Development Manager
Sustainable Communities Initiatives
Kinghorn Loch
Kinghorn
Fife KY3 9YG
Tel: 01592 891884
Email: paula@sci-scotland.org.uk
www.sci-scotland.org.uk
www.bodhi-eco-project.org.uk