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Raglan, Waikato, New Zealand - 'Transition Town' is an initiative that has arisen from peak oil and climate change concerns ... In a nutshell, it is change at a community level, a transition away from oil dependency to alternative fuels, but more than that too.
Welcome to Solscape, motel accommodation in Raglan. What makes it different is the way it is powered.
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"We have a lot of earth build homes, and the council and inspectors are coming up to speed with the tech ... and some have travelled to learn about the technologies of earth build housing." |
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There's Hope. Solutions already exist today that will drastically reduce an individual's ecological footprint.
- When shopping for a new vehicle, choose a vehicle with low green house gas emissions and a high fuel economy. Visit EPA's Green Vehicle Guide for help.
- Make the switch to energy efficient light bulbs that will cut energy consumption by 80%. Visit EDF's Energy-Saving Light Bulb Guide to see the abundance of designs available. This is a no-brainer because it saves you alot of money as well!
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