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1	Motivations for Greener Living : Lessons from a South African Eco-Village Györgyfalvai Lindgren, Adam January 2016 (has links) By means of a case study of a small, socially mixed, and ecologically oriented community in South Africa, known as the Lynedoch Eco-Village, this thesis sets out to identify motivations of people from different socio-economic backgrounds for joining such a community, and as a result live a more sustainable life. The case was studied during a minor field study (MFS) in the South African spring of 2015, during which sixteen eco-villagers were interviewed. The study discovers a wide range of motives reported by the respondents; some motives stemming from materialistic concerns and others being of a more idealistic nature. The socio-economic comparison of the respondents´ accounts is analysed using post-material theory and, interestingly, some accounts directly contradict the accounts that this influential theory would predict, with respondents from a lower socio-economic background reporting highly idealistic motives and views. Post-materialism eco-village green living Lynedoch Eco-Village transition initiative
2	Public libraries going green: environmental sustainability and green information literacy Albertyn, Kim Ashley January 2020 (has links) Masters of Art / There is a great demand for human beings all over the world to live in a more green way, due to the earth’s natural resource scarcity and other environmental issues such as climate change, pollution, emission of greenhouse gases, global warming and depletion of the ozone layer. Librarians, especially public librarians, are seen as the facilitators of access to information. Public librarians are thus in a position to create awareness of the importance of green living and to educate the general public on how to live green. Green living Green information literacy Environmental education Environmental sustainability Public libraries
3	How can connections between eco-masculinities and a degrowth mindset be understood? : Exploring an ecovillage to find out. Zimmermann, Lena, Simon, Sibylle January 2020 (has links) This thesis draws upon the young theory of eco-masculinities and the aspiring movement of economic degrowth. We find the concept of eco-masculinities to be an underrepresented complement to the movement of ecofeminism. Studies show that masculine people are less involved in sustainability-related issues in conventional society. We identified this phenomenon as the ‘eco gender characteristics gap’. In the following pages, we elaborate what eco-masculinities can look like at an ecovillage and where we can see possible connections between eco-masculinities and a degrowth mindset. We do so by analysing qualitative data derived from observations of, interviews with and a questionnaire filled out by people living in ecovillages. At an ecovillage, it seems that awareness about feelings and emotions as well as communicating them are highly valued. Our analysis shows that these factors form crucial parts of precepts for eco-masculinities to develop. Connected to degrowth, we can see that eco-masculinities have to be actively implemented and are not automatically attained by living in an alternative setting. We hope that our gained insights contribute to gender characteristics research and to the understanding and acceptance of diverse eco-masculinities in society. / <p>Due to COVID-19, the presentation was held online in a Zoom meeting.</p> Ecovillages green living eco-masculinities masculinity environmental psychology economic degrowth post-materialism Business Administration Företagsekonomi
4	THE DESIGN OF TINY HOMES AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE TO SIMPLISTIC LIVING Garcia-Guzman, Monica 01 December 2019 (has links) This research examines the design of tiny homes and the importance they play in the lives of those that would usually have not been able to afford a house. The research will also focus on designing a tiny home with the use of design software to fully understand the extent of the characteristics of a tiny home. The design of these small dwellings, usually about 400-500 square feet, allows for a minimalist lifestyle that can be very low cost. The same materials that are used in traditional constructed homes are used for tiny homes because it makes them more durable and more valuable. Therefore, engineers and architects take great strides to think of clever designs for these small spaces to include everyday necessities while providing pleasing aesthetics. The popularity of tiny homes is rising, but they are still illegal in many parts of the country because they do not meet standard building codes. If further research is provided about the wonderful designs that these homes can provide, and the ways in which they give individuals a desired lifestyle, regardless of income, it could be possible that the flourishing tiny house movement could eventually lead to the legalization and legitimization of tiny homes nationwide. tiny homes tiny living construction minimalism responsibility to environment green living Construction Engineering Environmental Design Human Factors Psychology Interior Architecture
5	Toward a More Wholly Communion: Cultivating Ecological Enlightenment and Sustainable Action in Christians Gaunt, Cary Hauptman January 2009 (has links) No description available. Ecology Religion Religious Education sustainability spirituality religion ecological enlightenment spiritual practice ecological conversion ecological identity green living faith faith development environment environmental consciousness awakening enlightenment mindfulness

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