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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