These activities can adhere to the principles of circular economy (e.g use of manure of pigeon houses as fertilizer)by showcasing implications of alternative methods for sustainable development and appealing to the interested audience. Similarly, the promotion of local products and cultivation processes may advance local production and economy. Regarding the employment sector, basic findings included the promotion of the traditional architecture and the local gastronomy in order to attract slow tourism, which goes hand in hand with the showcase & preservation of existing sustainable practices (composting & recycling) in order to create more job opportunities while at the same time safeguarding the place’s heritage.ĭriving focus onto the value of tangible heritage encourages the demand for local constructors & experts and allows the transfer of local know-how to younger generations. Groups were invited to select a category between energy, water, food & employment and to explore sustainable concepts around it taking in mind the social, environmental & economic impact in parallel with the island’s unique characteristics.
The process was successful as all the participants ended up with interesting ideas & solutions, revolving around the basic questions: How are we visioning Tinos as a paradigm of sustainable development? Which are the best practices, already evident on the island? What’s missing? Which is the contribution of each & every one based on profession/profile towards sustainable & circular economy practices? The workshop was implemented according to the methodology of World Cafe by encouraging the participants to work in five teams, to think with heart & mind, to express freely, to fuse ideas & concepts and to interact in a friendly space. On the 22nd of November a co-creation workshop took place at Cultural Foundation of Tinos, aiming to introduce the applications to the island’s mindful individuals and to further capitalize on their local knowledge.įarmers, agriculturists, representatives of local authority, restaurant owners, construction workers, artists, teachers & academics teamed up to co-design the future of Tinos. HYDROUSA designs and implements two pilot applications on the island, an alternative desalination system based on biomimicry design at Ag.Fokas, in collaboration with the Municipality of Tinos and a self-sufficient eco-tourist unit which operations are fully circular, in collaboration with Tinos Ecolodge. Impact Hub Athens members teamed up with alchemia-nova representatives and invited interested individuals with local knowledge to re-imagine Tinos as a paradigm of sustainable development showcasing smart applications incorporating values of circular economy.
HYDROUSA team arrived to Tinos to meet local partners and the island’s stakeholders for a co-creation workshop.
Through the gaze of the island’s local community/locals”. “Tinos as a paradigm of sustainable development & circular economy
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