by Lucy Legan | Sep 14, 2021 | Ecocentro Ipec, Ethics, Natural Building, Permaculture, Sustainable Living
In the late 1960s, Dr E. F. Shumacher, author of Small Is Beautiful, introduced the concept of appropriate technology. The famous introduction of this concept has had a significant impact on current thinking in development. Appropriate technology became better known... 
by Lucy Legan | May 23, 2019 | Ethics, Kids Gardening, Natural Building, Permaculture, Sustainable Living
We are bombarded by signals of distress of toxic wastes, famines and expiring species, of wars and climate change from news reports. Yet, never have so many systems vital to the earth’s habitability been out of equilibrium simultaneously. So why not awaken to the... 
by Lucy Legan | May 12, 2019 | Ethics, Permaculture, Sustainable Living
Exciting times ahead. Climate change is now a part of the mainstream media. Environmental groups agree; it’s now or never! And there are thousands of people ready to change their mindset to become more sustainable. But, the question that we are often asked is,... 
by Lucy Legan | May 1, 2019 | Ethics, Permaculture, Sustainable Living
Urban sustainability is a huge challenge considering that one person joins the planet’s expanding urban population every two seconds. As expansion continues apace, urban planning, waste management, collective infrastructure, and transport problems are creating... 