Envronment: Go Green in Bali!

Eco-tourism: Go Green in Bali!

MF editorial team

19 Dec 2014

updated the 6 October 2015 à 23:34

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1. Eco-friendly villas
One may not initially assume that the terms ‘luxury’ and ‘eco-friendly’ can go hand in hand, but you’d be surprised by what awaits you here on the Island of the Gods. Taking great care to minimize their eco footprint, these villa owners have designed architectural marvels with a keen sense to give back to the land:

Mantra Nature Retreat
Located in the lush rainforest of Tabanan, this environmentally-friendly villa utilizes a rain harvesting system for its water collection, solar water heaters and smart lighting throughout. Guests staying here will enjoy home grown fruits and vegetables, along with fresh coconuts, raw chocolate and herbs. Eating healthy never tasted so good!

Villa Timor
Set in the foothills of North Bali, Villa Timor is dedicated to ‘going green’ and being completely self-dependent on its own renewable energy. To accomplish this, the villa is 100% solar powered and auto-sufficient; no external electricity is needed! Plus, the villa owners encourage their guests to be conscious of water and energy consumption during the duration of their stay.
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2. Environmental education
Named the ‘Greenest School on Earth’ in 2012, the Green School in Ubud is taking environmental education to a whole new level. Paving the way for the future leaders of our planet, this campus strives to provide students with an innovative, natural and holistic type of education. The Green School welcomes visitors from all over to tour the bamboo-centric facilities or take part in their GreenCamp eco-programs. Intended for school groups, families, adults and corporate groups alike, there are 4 different camp themes that guests can partake in:
- Balinese Arts and Culture
- Environmental Education
- Personal and Group Development
- Sustainable Living
Participants of the camp will live in their communal Yurt Village and share outdoor learning areas, workshop spaces, yoga studios and plant nurseries with the Green School above the iconic Ayung River. After a week of outdoor experiential learning, discovery and skill-building, students of all ages will no doubt walk away from the course with a more personal connection to the natural world around us!
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3. Slow food Bali
Of course, what would eco-travel be without the joy of slowing down and appreciating the local cuisine. With Slow Food Bali, you can attend food workshops that are sponsored by the global grassroots movement which aims to protect the culinary traditions of local populations all around the world. Now involving more than 100,000 members from more than 150 countries, Slow Food is a hugely successful network of people interested in bringing our food habits and dietary values back to basics.

Monthly events range in theme from ‘Foraged Lunches’ and ‘Seed Monopolization’ to ‘Food Security’ and ‘Wild Honey Production’. To see upcoming events and projects, make sure to check their website for the most current dates and to register online beforehand!

From stunning private, eco-friendly villas to environmental education and foodie hotspots – Villa Bali dishes out on 3 sustainable locations in Bali…

Eco-tourism is an ideology quickly gaining traction amongst environmentally concerned businesses and globetrotters alike, and Bali is no exception. With some of the most stunning landscapes and cultural traditions in the world, it is no wonder that visitors to Bali continue to increase at an astonishing pace. With this influx of people, however, comes a need to find a balance between competitive, high level service and environmental impact. Fortunately, as attention has been turned to exploring ways to preserve Bali’s delicate eco-system, a new industry has evolved to allow travellers to give back to the local community while leaving a minimal holiday footprint. Check out how you can ‘go green’ in Bali!

This article was written in collaboration with villa-bali.com, your destination to booking the best hand-picked private villas in Bali.

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