How and why to reduce ecological footprint of workcamps

SAVA  mission

Our mission is to develop peace values, intercultural understanding, acceptance and environmental awareness through the promotion of volunteerism and the empowerment of individuals and communities related to the Balkans.

TRANSPORT

·         infosheet – information on how to find environmentally friendly ways to a workcamp

·         Planning trips – share contacts so they can come together by car or hitchhiking

·         general information on sci international web site – how to come to every country by train, bus, car

·         to avoid flying, if not possible: calculate the carbon footprint and offset emissions

·         use bicycles on workcamps

·         Paragliding

·         public transport

·         develop a group consciousness

·         encourage volunteers coming from far (other continent) to participate in more workcamps, give them opportunity for that (don't ask for fees)

FOOD

·         less meat

·         local, organic food

·         fresh food

·         large packages

·         no waste

·         donations

WASTE

·         look for recycling opportunities

·         donate waste

·         reduce paper

·         do not use plastic/reduce

·         do not buy bottled water

ENERGY

·         save energy

·         avoid stand by

·         use solar energy (for cooking, heating water or space)

·         bio cooking

·         do not use batteries

WATER

·         close the pipe while washing dishes

·         recycle water

·         no bath

·         group shower

OTHER...

·         eco messenger

·         recycle art workshops

·         study part

·         make a song

·         use eco handbook

·         be an example