7 Gorgeous Eco Resorts For a Green Escape. The heat is on, and it’s easy to daydream about a relaxing getaway in a distant land.
We’ve seen an incredible array of eco friendly resorts spring up around the world that bring you closer to nature while providing top-notch luxury accommodation. Whether you’re dreaming of a romantic, isolated beach paradise, a cozy geodesic chalet in the alps, or even a forested mountain lodge fit for a hobbit, read on for 7 eco-luxe resorts sure to get the travel bug biting! Saffire Resort, Tasmania Inspired by the nearby waves and sandy beaches, the serene Saffire Resort in Tasmania has transformed a disused caravan park into a luxurious resort shaped like a manta ray! Circa Architecture took great pains to replenish the site’s ecosystem, restoring the local vegetation and trees for all to enjoy. Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort, Fiji This beautiful resort on the island of Vanua Levu, Fiji, is owned by none other than Jean-Michel Cousteau. Six Senses Resort, Vietnam. 10 Reasons Why EarthShips Are F!#%ing Awesome. Article By Jordan Lejuwaan from HighExistence Earthships are 100% sustainable homes that are super affordable to build and fun to live in.
But they are more than just a cool alternative living situation, they actually have the potential to change the world! 1) Sustainable does not mean primitive In this case, it means modern. When people hear about sustainable off-the-grid living, they usually picture primitive homes divorced from the comforts of the 21st century. 2) Free Food Each earthship comes with at least 1 greenhouse which grows food all year round. 3) Brilliant Water Recycling Even the most arid of climates can provide enough water for daily use through only a rain-harvesting system.
Resources — Editor's Picks. Transition Towns. A transition town is a grassroot community project that seeks to build resilience in response to peak oil,[1] climate destruction, and economic instability.
Local projects are usually based on the model's initial '12 ingredients' and later 'revised ingredients'.[2][3] The first initiative to use the name was Transition Town Totnes, founded in 2006. The movement is an example of socioeconomic localisation. The term, "transition town", was coined by Louise Rooney[4] and Catherine Dunne. The transition model can be applied to any place where people live. The generic term is "transition initiative", even though "transition town" is in common usage.[2] Between late 2006 and early 2007 the Transition Network was founded as a UK charity.
The Transition Network website contains a listing of the initiatives that have registered there.[6] Resources — Editor's Picks. Conservation - Alamo Group of the Sierra Club. Alamo Group of the Sierra Club - Alamo Region Livability Summit Here is a link to the power point presentations from the Alamo Region Livability Summit.
It is on the MPO website www.sametroplan.org. Look at the rotating carousel and click on presentations. I recommend checking out the presentations Downtown Transportation Study by Kerri Collins, Pape-Dawson Engineers, and Innovation and Livability, by Mukul Malhotra,MIG, Inc. These can give you an idea of changes that we can hopefully look forward to here in SA. I recommend reading Peter Calthorpe's Urbanism in the Age of Climate Change. Climate crisis is not just an inconvenience Loretta Van Coppenolle, Conservation Committee Vice Chair, wrote this op-ed piece which was published in the August 31, 2011 Express-News.
Those who deny human-caused climate change, particularly if they hold positions of power, imperil us all. Climate events in recent decades and just in the last year make it clear that we have a very serious problem on our hands. Responsible Choices Reduce! Sustainability « Hélène Smit. The Depth Leadership Trust January 16, 2013 at 4:19 pm | Posted in News | Leave a comment Tags: beneath, community, Depth psychology, group dynamics, helene smit, leadership, Prince Albert, social entrepreneurship, sustainability, unconscious I am delighted to announce the establishment of The Depth Leadership Trust.
The Trust will operate with Prince Albert as its base. The overall objective of the Depth Leadership Trust is to increase the national awareness, knowledge and application of Depth Psychology principles. What is Sustainability? - My Town San Antonio. Sustainability : Social Sustainability. In this section you can find out how Berkeley addresses the three pillars of sustainability; social, economic and environmental, including the management processes and governance structure we have in place to manage sustainability through our whole development process.
Berkeley no longer has a standalone sustainability strategy, we operate through an integrated business framework; Our Vision, this incorporates the three pillars of sustainability but also contains additional strategic commitments covering our business practices. Our Vision is Berkeley's plan for the business Our goal is to be a world class business generating long-term value by creating successful, sustainable places where people aspire to live.
We have set ourselves 16 stretching commitments across our five areas of focus which we will work towards between 2014 and 2016. We do not have a standalone sustainability strategy; instead, our key sustainability targets are included in Our Vision.