Ecotivity
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Ecotivity is an abbreviation, or blend, of the term, ecological activity. An ecotivity is any activity that promotes the conservation or sustainability of ecosystems and bio-diversity.
In more general terms, an ecotivity can be thought of as any ecologically friendly activity. Ecotivities therefore make a positive contribution to averting the environmental crisis of the planet or means of effecting positive change.
Ecotivities include all associated values, actions, and choices either as a green consumer, or as an individual living a sustainable lifestyle, for example, by recycling or energy efficiency. Ecotivity can also be of political, direct action, hand-on environmental conservation, and creative confrontational acts, that are a means to protect the environment.
[edit] Types of ecotivity
- recycling
- energy conservation
- use of renewable energy
- ecotourism
- simple living / sustainable living
- use of alternative transport
- organic farming and other sustainable agriculture
- guerrilla gardening or permaculture
- conservation volunteering
- green politics
- ecoterrorism
- green or environmental consumerism
- environment education [1]
- ...and other environmentally friendly lifestyle choices
[edit] Ecotivity links
- Ecotivity - a community driven website that encourages awareness of activities, events, tools, ideas and resources that promote a more ecological and sustainable lifestyle.
- Ecotivity Environmental Education - Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve environmental education program using an ecotivity box.
[edit] References
- ^ "Earth Matters Projects", Earth Matters, June 29, 2006.