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, 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
* ecoterrorism
* green or environmental consumerism
* environment education

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* ...and other environmentally friendly lifestyle choices

Ecotivity links

* [http://www.ecotivity.com Ecotivity] - a community driven website that encourages awareness of activities, events, tools, ideas and resources that promote a more ecological and sustainable lifestyle.
* [http://www.friendsofmonteverde.org/env_ed2.html Ecotivity Environmental Education] - Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve environmental education program using an ecotivity box.

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