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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.

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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.

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
  • eco blogging
  • ecoterrorism
  • green or environmental consumerism
  • environment education
  • ...and other environmentally friendly lifestyle choices
  • 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.
  • References

    Ecotivity Wikipedia


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