QUESTIONS TO DISCUSS

Houses in ecovillages

• What materials are commonly used to build eco-friendly houses in an ecovillage? Why are they better for the environment?
• If you could design your own house in an ecovillage, what unique feature would you include and why?
• Would you prefer to live in a house made of natural materials, like cob or straw? Why or why not?
• What do you think your current house could learn from eco-friendly housing?

Food

• How do ecovillages grow their food sustainably? List two practices and explain their benefits.
• Why is food sharing important in ecovillages? How does it help reduce waste?
• Do you know where most of your food comes from? How does that make you feel?
• If you had to grow your own food, what would you start with? Why?
• Have you ever shared meals with a group of people? How did it feel compared to eating alone?

Water

• How do ecovillages manage their water supply without depending on external sources?
• Do you or your family use any water-saving practices at home? If not, what’s one change you could make?
• Imagine you had to rely only on rainwater for a month. How would your daily routine change?
• What’s the most creative way you’ve seen water being reused or saved?
• What is greywater, and how can it be reused safely in an ecovillage?

Energy

• Imagine an ecovillage with limited sunlight for solar panels. What alternative energy sources could they use?
• What types of renewable energy are commonly used in ecovillages? Why are they preferred over fossil fuels?
• If you could choose any renewable energy source for your home, which one would it be and why?
• Do you think you could live in a house without electricity for a week? What would be the hardest part?

Community

• How would you feel about sharing resources like tools, kitchens, or gardens with your neighbors?
• If you had to explain ecovillages to a friend, what would you tell them?
• What’s one thing you’ve learned about self-sufficient living that surprised or inspired you?
• If you moved to an ecovillage, what role or job would you like to take on?