Eco living is one of the many green solutions that help facilitate a more sustainable future. For years, it slowly became an alternative lifestyle - a change in living habits that many environmentalists have started to adopt with the aim of creating a more positive impact on the planet.
However, at present, eco living is no longer just for the few. As the planet becomes increasingly urban, as the human industry and transport rise, and as we continue to live in an era of environmental crisis, the movement towards lifestyle becomes more and more significant, if not necessary.
Here at E-Co, we are building environmentally sustainable spaces that foster a community of like-minded individuals - innovators, digital nomads and traveling professionals - who practice sustainable living for the good of the environment.
CREATING THE MOST ADVANCED ECO LIVING SPACES IN THE WORLD
At the core of what we do everyday is our mission of cultivating 100% environmentally sustainable spaces for travelers and remote workers to enjoy. We want to create a place that does not only leave a positive impact on the environment but also on the well-being of our members. But how exactly do we do this?
We make every step count
Almost all human activities have an impact on the environment whether directly or indirectly. That is why we make every step count at our ecospaces. From construction materials to the solar energy that power our facilities, we maintain a sustainable greenprint living style.
By choosing eco-friendly materials, we avoid the risk of our members being exposed to elements that may be dangerous to their health. In addition, we also designed our houses to create a good indoor environment quality for our members, thereby reducing their stress from work and improving their quality of life.
We also employ water harvesting and waste water management, a traditional and effective way to save water. We make the most out of rainwater by recycling and redistributing it for building use so that nothing goes to waste. We also recycle blackwater - wastewater contaminated with water discharged from a toilet - by treating it and reusing it for irrigation, among others.
We provide efficient amenities
If technology plays a role in urban development, so it does too in the promotion of sustainable living. At E-Co, we harness the power of technology to provide a smart environment in our spaces. Through the use of advanced IoT (Internet of Things) technologies such as motion sensors and digital meters, we make energy consumption in our spaces more efficient.
We are also building an app that will allow you to control the devices in your accommodation and see metrics of your environmental impact. Through this practice, we will be able to empower our members to make better and greener choices every day - a habit that they can bring wherever their travels may take them.
We build eco-friendly materials
Generation of waste is definitely one of the environmental concerns in many urban areas. According to
World Bank, the world’s cities generated around 2.01 billion tonnes of solid waste in 2016. This amounted to a footprint of 0.74 kilograms per person per day. Further, annual waste generation is projected to increase to 3.40 billion tonnes by 2050.
It’s a scary thought, which is why at E-Co we make a conscious effort to reduce our inorganic waste by opting for compostable packaging instead of single-use plastic. But we do not just stop at buying eco-friendly materials. We will also make them through an in-house sustainability R&D which will be called E-Co Lab.
At E-Co Lab, both our team and our members can undertake recycling projects where we redesign and give the waste from packagings (e.g. cans and plastics) a second life. It will also serve as a business incubator for those who want to develop clean technology.
We promote a balanced lifestyle
As mentioned above, we do not only prioritise the environment’s wellness but also the wellbeing of our members. We believe that our health and the health of the environment go hand in hand. We can protect our planet better if we too are able to keep ourselves strong and healthy both in mind and body.
We help our members achieve this by providing indoor and outdoor activities, such as yoga, surf classes and even guided tours, to promote an active and more positive lifestyle. We also encourage green mobility at our house through the use of electric bikes, scooters and motorbikes rather than traditional cars and scooters.
This way, our members get to enjoy a physical activity that can help promote a healthier circulatory system while also reducing their carbon footprint.
We bring green ideas to life
As we have mentioned above, our E-Co Lab is not only an in-house R&D lab but also a business incubator for those who want to develop their projects to save our planet. Here, we promote the concept of co-creation where green ideas thrive and members of our community come together, inspiring and encouraging each other to ignite their imagination and create lasting solutions for the environment.
Through co-creation, we will provide an incubation space and support for clean tech startups who will be leveraging technology to solve our world’s energy problems, bringing benefits not only to local communities but at a global scale as well.
