We try to make EcoWeeks as ethical and sustainable as possible. Here are the principles we work by:
Whenever possible we travel by foot or public transport. Although we will have one or two cars at the centre, these are for load carrying (shopping!) and emergency use only. The Dulas valley is very compact, and there are lots of interesting places within easy walking distance
Whenever possible we buy local produce. When that's not possible we look for organic and fairly-traded food, but we still try to keep food miles as low as possible. We never use battery eggs
We reuse and recycle as much as we possibly can
The EcoCabins are almost wholly self sufficient in electricity. Although a bio-diesel generator is available, we try to avoid using it. When the lights get dim, we go to bed!
Above all, though, we expect everyone at an EcoWeek - adult and child - to accept
responsibility for the creation of a happy, tolerant, friendly community in which
everyone's strengths are celebrated and their weaknesses are supported. As far as
possible we avoid petty rules, but we do expect everybody to accept a simple structure:
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Rule 1 |
Nobody at EcoWeek may deliberately harm the health, safety or happiness of themselves or anyone else |
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Rule 2 |
There is no Rule 2 |
When arguments arise we will use principles of conflict resolution to find a win-win solution wherever possible. Please note, though, that we reserve the right to ask for a child to be removed if their presence is disruptive or dangerous (ie for serious breaches of Rule 1).
We do not tolerate bullying in any form or at any level. Bullying is a serious breach
of Rule 1.