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The second day of our field trip we visited the Ecoregion Kaindorf. It is a common project of six municipalities that want to work together applying ecological and sustainable principles. It was founded in 2007 by representatives of Dienersdorf, Ebersdorf, Hartl, Hofkirchen, Kaindorf and Tiefenbach. It aims to become a model region that has a recycling economy and meets its own energy needs out of renewable energy.<ref>http://www.oekoregion-kaindorf.at 1</ref> | The second day of our field trip we visited the Ecoregion Kaindorf. It is a common project of six municipalities that want to work together applying ecological and sustainable principles. It was founded in 2007 by representatives of Dienersdorf, Ebersdorf, Hartl, Hofkirchen, Kaindorf and Tiefenbach. It aims to become a model region that has a recycling economy and meets its own energy needs out of renewable energy.<ref>http://www.oekoregion-kaindorf.at 1</ref> | ||
After arrival in Kaindorf, the manager of the region Mag. Joachim Ninaus took care of us presenting the association and its projects to us. In the beginning it seemed to be quite long and dull outline of their activities, but during the presentation we stayed amazed to hear how many interesting and creative ideas and plans they had implemented. We appreciate that we could see some of them with our own eyes. For example the eco charging station for electric vehicles powered by solar panels. During the opening ceremony (2009) some suppliers of electric vehicles also showcased their goods in multi-purpose hall in Kaindorf. It is an example of a project that fulfils more goals. People were attracted by green power filling station, regional companies could get the profit from the purchase and transport in the municipalities became more sustainable. On the other hand, our guide Mr. Ninaus told us that nowadays the station is not efficiently used. | After arrival in Kaindorf, the manager of the region Mag. Joachim Ninaus took care of us presenting the association and its projects to us. In the beginning it seemed to be quite long and dull outline of their activities, but during the presentation we stayed amazed to hear how many interesting and creative ideas and plans they had implemented. We appreciate that we could see some of them with our own eyes. For example the eco charging station for electric vehicles powered by solar panels. During the opening ceremony (2009) some suppliers of electric vehicles also showcased their goods in multi-purpose hall in Kaindorf. It is an example of a project that fulfils more goals. People were attracted by green power filling station, regional companies could get the profit from the purchase and transport in the municipalities became more sustainable. On the other hand, our guide Mr. Ninaus told us that nowadays the station is not efficiently used.<ref>http://www.oekoregion-kaindorf.at/index.php/archiv/2009/oekostrom-tankstelle 2</ref> We could also see a special cycling path – no oil was used for its production. Tree sap was used instead. We thought it was a very interesting idea until we heard the cost of few meters of this natural asphalt. It is several times more expensive than normal asphalt made of oil, so definitely not everyone can afford it. | ||
Amongst other activities of this eco-region is a 24-hour bike race. Its purpose is to point out the problem of climate change and to present bicycles as a useful alternative for short trips. Approximately 1000 cyclists will participate in this race, however there are other events in the town aimed especially at families, such as cycle race for children, tasting of local wine and local specialties, live music, campfire and cycle flea market.[http://www.oekoregion-kaindorf.at/index.php/archiv/2012/24-stunden-biken-2012/die-veranstaltung 3] Another thing that was a bit curious to us, but having educational elements in terms of promoting sustainability, was buying fair trade balls for the team of young football players (we did not even know that it is possible to buy footballs with fair trade mark).[http://www.oekoregion-kaindorf.at/index.php/arbeitsgruppen/ag-bewusstsein/fairtrade-fussbaelle 4] | Amongst other activities of this eco-region is a 24-hour bike race. Its purpose is to point out the problem of climate change and to present bicycles as a useful alternative for short trips. Approximately 1000 cyclists will participate in this race, however there are other events in the town aimed especially at families, such as cycle race for children, tasting of local wine and local specialties, live music, campfire and cycle flea market.[http://www.oekoregion-kaindorf.at/index.php/archiv/2012/24-stunden-biken-2012/die-veranstaltung 3] Another thing that was a bit curious to us, but having educational elements in terms of promoting sustainability, was buying fair trade balls for the team of young football players (we did not even know that it is possible to buy footballs with fair trade mark).[http://www.oekoregion-kaindorf.at/index.php/arbeitsgruppen/ag-bewusstsein/fairtrade-fussbaelle 4] | ||