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The
Problem
The environmental problems of
our modern world couldn't be overlooked any longer some thirty years
ago:
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pollution of soil, water
and air
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loss of plant and animal
species
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rapid consumption of
non-renewable resources
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The
Challenge
How would it be possible to
continue our existence on this planet without destroying it at the same
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Permaculture
Bill Mollison's and David Holmgren's answer was
'Permaculture', a
system they developed in Australia in the 70's. This means permanent culture,
permanence of our existence on Earth through a different culture, through permanent agriculture which does put just as much back into the soil as
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not just
a pond, but a small world in itself
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creates human
settlements which are sustainable
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combines
traditional knowledge and modern science
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works with
nature, not against it. Natural systems are the
models used.
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encourages
people to think critically about the problems we face today. It encourages us to become a
conscious part of the
solutions.
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The three
ethics:
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Care of the
Earth
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Care of People
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Give away
surplus
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an
edible
jungle:
bananas, sweet potatoes, mangoes, lemongrass, water
cress
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