Earth:Ecotivity

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, hands-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 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.

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