“The Ecological Aspect of Cohousing” — Altair EcoVillage

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The Ecological Aspect of Cohousing — Altair Eco Village

Hi everyone! This week we are focusing on another one of the four pillars of sustainability within EcoVillages: the ecological aspect. Members of an EcoVillage using the cohousing model pay attention to both their individual and their joint ecological footprints. There are a variety of initiati

A sustainable home is important, but the way a neighborhood lives together matters too.

This article from Altair EcoVillage explains how cohousing can reduce environmental impact through clustered homes and shared spaces, vehicles, tools, amenities, and other resources.

Instead of every household purchasing, storing, and maintaining everything independently, neighbors can share some of what they need. That can mean consuming less while still enjoying access to more.

Newark Area Cohousing is exploring sustainability not only as a question of building performance, but also as a way of organizing daily life around cooperation, conservation, and living lighter on the land.

Learn more about our vision:

https://www.newarkdecohousing.org/our-vision