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[edit] Sustainability
"meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." [1]
[Wikipedia's definition of Sustainability]
[edit] Mission Statement
1) to build and strengthen a network of individuals and organisations that promote sustainability through practice and awareness campaigns.
2) to provide a forum for free knowledge exchange; sharing research, practical skills and tutorials in all elements of sustainable living.
3) to provide opportunities for individuals with a commitment to sustainable living to learn, live and teach sustainable practices.
4) to access all members of society in a positive manner, with the aim of empowering communities to find sustainable solutions to their needs.
5) to maintain a high ethical practice at all times, utilising and supporting social and environmental projects wherever possible.
More about our Organisational Structure
[edit] Solar Panels
A lot of people expressed interest in the 'Solar Briefcase' panels we were using this summer, we did a little haggling and shopping around and we are pleased to announce that as a result we have been able to get a discount from our supplies for a bulk purchase, please email us your requirements ie; number of panels desired / number of watts power used over time / description of electrical equipment you intend to run by solar.
Please note that we are able to get discount on larger panels too, we were using the briefcase design as it best suited our needs.
[edit] Our Library
We provide a free browsing library on all things green and sustainable- listings to come soon -please drop by and check it out at our next event. Donations of books- new or second hand- are gratefully received.
[edit] Workshops and tutorials
The following workshops are available:
- veganism and climate change
- bicycle generators
- solar water heaters
- wooden wind turbines
- elementary physics
- more to come soon
[edit] Land Project
We are setting up a sustainable community in the south west of England. Initially, the project will consist of a management co-operative who will oversee the construction of offices, lecture hall and workshops, and an area of land that will be used to demonstrate permaculture methods to grow food and other produce. Over time it will develop to provide a suitable location for year round tuition in sustainable pra 1000 ctices, to become a WWOOF and provide placements for volunteers seeking to learn through practice.
If you know of, or have experience in similar projects, please email us as we would like to demonstrate on our website the numerous different approaches to land co-ops, renewable energy systems, food production etc.
We have looked at numerous sites where this type of project may be possible, and continue to keep an eye out for more, so if you would like to pursue similar goals please be in touch.
[edit] Contact us
Email: sustainrability@gmail.com
Tel: Brighton Office: 01273 693114
Stephen Duff: 07855 215122
Jonny Chowns: 07930 392500
[edit] Want to help?
We are looking for volunteers to help us in a number of ways, and we are also in need of donations of money and equipment. The network for sustainability is entirely funded by its own volunteers and donations from the public.
In the future we hope to accept sponsorship from group's, organisations or companies, and will willingly promote good causes.
We are looking to get funding for The Mobile Library and Workshop as well as the Permanent Educational Land Facility, our research into this may be of interest to other organisations with similar aims.
If you know of any funding organisation which has similar aims to our mission statement, please let us know.
Your comments and suggestions are extremely valuable to us, Thank you.
"never feel that a small group of individuals can't change anything, in most cases it is the only thing which does". (reference coming soon)
[edit] Sources
[1] United Nations. 1987. "Report of the World Commission on Environment and Development." General Assembly Resolution 42/187, 11 December 1987.
