Ecotourism is a form of tourism which aims to be ecologically
and socially conscious.
Generally speaking, ecotourism focuses on local culture,
volunteering, personal growth, and learning new ways to live on the
planet; typically involving travel to destinations where the flora,
fauna, and cultural heritage are the primary attractions.
Responsible ecotourism includes programmes that minimize the adverse
effects of traditional tourism on the natural environment, and
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Solar power
Footsteps is committed to reducing the
amount of fossil fuel required to run its services and amenities,
fossil fuels pump damaging gases into the atmosphere. These waste gases
heat up the Earth like a greenhouse, causing global warming, the
resultant rising temperatures, melting ice caps and rising sea levels
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Permaculture
landscaping
Permaculture, originally ‘Permanent Agriculture’, tackles how to grow
food, build houses and create communities, and minimise environmental impact at
the same time.
We can live in a more natural and
environmentally friendly way and significantly improve our quality of life.
By thinking carefully about the way we use our resources - food, energy,
shelter and other material needs, it is possible to get much more out of life by
using less. We can be more productive for less effort, reaping benefits for our
environment and ourselves, for now and generations to come.
This is the essence of Permaculture.
The design of an ecologically sound way of living in our households, gardens,
communities and businesses.
This is our goal … to co-operate with nature, caring for the Earth and its
people.
Greywater Filtration
Water is a precious commodity.
The greywater from sinks, bathtubs and clothes washes, can be put to use
in the landscape, to provide nutrients for fruit and vegetables.
See the system in action, taste the fruit and vegetables, it really works.
Footsteps Eco-Lodge
intends to promote this system of water management
across West Africa.
Composting Toilets
Composting toilets use no water, are clean and healthy and
eventually the waste is turned into compost and returned to the soil
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