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EcoVisio in Action - April-May 2021

People sitting in a circle at the Eco-Training Center in Riscova

This spring is about... training and experiences!

Although this spring was colder than usual, the last months have been very "hot" for us: we have been intensely involved in educational processes, both our own and the community ones. Maybe due to the density of the long-awaited offline events or maybe spring brings us such inspiration... In any case, we mostly enjoy it!

But now is the time to tell you about what actually happened.

What We've Been Up To

Happy birthday, EcoVisio!

April is EcoVisio's Birthday Month. Since 1999, we have grown tremendously and we continue to do so - as a team and as its experience. We celebrated this occasion together with the community, talking about the EcoVisio departments and projects, but also simply having fun and reconnecting through the ZOOM. Details here

Bike to work!

Since recently, we have a specially equipped bicycle parking lot, under a surveillance camera. You can touch it or use it... and also get inspired from our colleagues who use their bicycles to go almost anywhere anytime. Details here

Composting is cool!

Composting is an essential element of proper waste management - so, after an information campaign in Riscova and neighboring villages, we offered 8 compost bins to public institutions and interested individuals - as an example that composting is not only possible, but can also be aesthetic! More details here

Photo of three people standing and watching as an excavator cleans a landfill

How do you get rid of a landfill?

Spontaneous landfills are easy to appear, but quite a challenge to stop. But we are not afraid of difficulties and so we started the process of eliminating 5 landfills from the village of Rîșcova. Various measures have been taken and more are to come in order to prevent garbage (re)appearance in the future. Details here

Various black and white drawings - country maps, price comparison graph, person holding a question mark, and a red tomato

The true cost of tomatoes

Why should we eat what is seasonal - or the history of a tomato. Where can we find the best tomatoes, but also other healthy and delicious products? Watch the entire Sustainability in Action series here

Let's grow healthy with AgroVisio!

Do you want to grow eco-friendly products - for yourself or for sale? The AgroVisio team is ready to help you! On their page you will find free trainings, videos, LIVEs with experts and valuable information. More details here

A group of people standing around a solar collector

22 participants interested in solar energy and renewable resources gathered last Sunday for a seminar on Solar Thermal Energy at EcoVillage Moldova. It's been quite an adventure - we baked vegetables in a solar oven and built a small model of a water heater! Details here

Photo of several kids looking inside a composting container

Hurray, we are back to school!

In April and May, our trainers held a series of trainings for about 300 students from 8 schools in Telenesti district. We explored the waste problem and possible solutions, but especially composting, in theory and in practice. More details here

A smiling bespectacled young man standing next to a graffiti portrait of Einstein

EcoVisio Alumni Stories

Once again, about the beautiful things created by our alumni. This time, we visited Comrat (Zahar Dolomanji) and Orhei (Adriana Negru). Wonder who is next at EcoVisio Alumni Stories?

Photo of a young robinia tree, with a forest and a church in the background

Visiting the trees

It's so cool to see how the trees you planted this spring and in previous years bloom! We invite you to visit them - in Riscova, in Singerei, in Telenesti, in Chisinau, etc. - or virtually, here

Coming Up Next

Fresh ecological ideas wanted!

We are looking for ideas, puns, possible hashtags, bombastic, funny, serious, ironic formulations that could convey ecological messages! If you want to contribute more to the informational campaign, fill in this short form: http://bit.ly/call-slogans

Photo of a curly-haired smiling man and a speech bubble:

#DialogueForTheFuture2021

International networking forum for changemakers focusing on the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. At one of the sessions, our Julian Gröger will talk about collaboration between municipalities and civil society. Details here

An image from up above of people sitting around a round table with drawings of a map, smartphones, arrows, graphs, light bulb etc.

Collaborate for Impact!

We are launching a new international project! Join the conference to explore how social entrepreneurship and social investment are developing in the Eastern Partnership region (including Moldova). Details here

Poster of a workshop about soil health - with hands holding a freshly-planted seedling and written details

How do you get a healthy soil?

The soil is the basis of agriculture - either "classic" or organic. Healthy soil equals fertile soil, which gives life to healthy plants. How to take care of your soil? AgroVisio is waiting for you at an online & free workshop on soil health, taking place on June 3, in Riscova - details here

A collage of photos with sets of various fruits and vegetables

Goodie bags from Riscova

If you want to support small producers and enjoy natural products, follow the EcoVillage Farms - they will soon be starting the second season of weekly deliveries of goodies from Râșcova village! More details here

Our Friends' Initiatives

A drawing of a car parking and a bicycle parking side by side

#BikeParking

Do you believe the city should have more bicycle parkings? The Working Group on Alternative Transport has launched a campaign to show that there is a demand for such infrastructure. Details here

A smiling bearded man holding a jar of honey and standing in the middle of a farmers market

EcoLocal - now on Sunday, too!

In the fourth year of its activity, the EcoLocal Farmers Market is now taking place both on Saturday and on Sunday, also with more fun activities! More details here

Two girls sitting on a bench and looking at each other

Activists - who they are?

Find out in the video with interviews of 3 activists and activists from different villages of the Republic, created by Alex Buretz together with our teammate Natalia - here

A photo of some toys and letters made of cardboard

A new life for cardboard!

Do you have cardboard and want to give it another chance? Bring it to the EduJoc workshop, where it will be turned into toys or decorations! More details here

Portrait of Lucia Ioncu, EcoVisio Financial Director, smiling and holding an apple

Humans of EcoVisio

Our dear Lucia Ioncu has been taking care of our numerous budgets, invoices and audits as EcoVisio Financial Director for over three years. She has a special relationship with numbers - she loves them since childhood, - but also with her organized garden, where she likes to take refuge. Lucia is the epitome of common sense and, at the same time, a source of amazing warmth.

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