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Better Than New Youth Exchange

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Better Than New Youth Exchange

During this youth exchange “Better than New” we invited the participants to have a look at all that's wasted in our society and how to use these resources creatively.

Six countries represented, 11 nationalities and a big mountain of rejected food and a very wide range of rejected things. That’s the summary of the youth exchange Better than New. Together we explored what gets thrown away these days, why it gets thrown away and how we can give it a new life. We started with a workshop in deep ecology. The rest of the week was filled with excursions to a food producer (did you know red bellpeppers get thrown away because it’s fashion to eat them green or yellow these days?) and a local recycling centre where the participants surprised themselves over how many useful objects get thrown away and given the opportunity to take items home to give them a new life.

 

We loved all sorts of international dances and I’m confident to say that the Hungarian dance was the favorite. More intercultural sharing took place as we learnt about the different cradle to cradle projects that are happening. Also the amount of skills brought to the exchange by participants was phenomenal. From permaculture workshops and Italian pasta making to menstrual pads out of recycled materials (a great way to repurpose broken umbrellas and tents!)

 

This youth exchange is a collaboration between Boodaville and Pipirimosca. It started as a wild idea I spoke out loud one day. With the three of us, Anna, Pere and me, Jessica, we made it happen. Little did we know that Anna was going to give birth to a beautiful baby girl on the second day of the exchange!

 

Link to articles in the press https://increiblesostenible.org/mitjans/articles

Read more about the exchange in Catalan below!

Press note for the article previous to the youth exchange:

 

Del 17 al 27 de setembre. 30 joves de cinc països de la unió europea (Hongria, Grècia, Eslovènia, Espanya i Itàlia) es trobaran a valls per aprendre sobre l’economia circular, prendre consciència de la problemàtica dels residus i aprendre a tornar a donar vida a moltes coses que es llencen.

 Aquest intercanvi juvenil internacional s’emmarca dins de les accions Erasmus+ finançades per la Comunitat Europea, i ha estat organitzat per l’associació Boodaville amb col.laboració amb l’associació pel Desenvolupament Local i Alternatiu (ADeLA) que té la seva seu a Valls a la masia anomenada Can Pipirimosca.

 Durant la seva estada, els joves visitaran la deixalleria de Valls i partint d’objectes que han estat descartats, aprendran a reparar-los o a modificar-los per donar-los un altre ús.

 L’intercanvi, que s’anomena “Better than new” (millor que nou, en anglès) vol conscienciar que el concepte brossa no existeix a la natura, i com a concepte humà, son objectes i materials que tenen un impacte negatiu sobre el planeta, fet el qual, tornar a dona’ls-hi ús té un doble impacte positiu, ja que és un residu menys i un recurs menys que s’ha de produir. D’aquí que reparar i reutilitzar, a nivell d’impacte sobre el planeta, sigui “Millor que nou”.

 

Just els últims dies de l’intercanvi, el dissabte 25, de 10 a 14h, hi haurà el Mercat del Recanvi, organitzat pel departament de sostenibilitat de l’ajuntament de Valls al pati de Valls Genera, i que serà obert a tothom, on, amb inscripció prèvia, es podran portar objectes per intercanviar. Serà en aquest mateix espai on els joves exposaran el treball fet durant l’intercanvi, mostrant objectes recuperats de la brossa que han estat reparats, modificats o reutilitzats.

 Al mercat també hi haurà l’espai de regal de la Fira del RicRac, que organitza Valls en transició amb col.laboració amb la Recicleria Digital.

 

 

 

Press note for the article after youth exchange:

 

 

Del 17 al 27 de setembre 30 joves de cinc països s’han trobat a Valls per aprendre sobre economia circular, prendre consciencia de la problemàtica de les deixalles i emprendre accions, tot reparant i reutilitzant deixalles. En grups de sis, joves de Grècia, Hongria, Eslovènia, Itàlia i Espanya s’han reunit per aprendre i compartir, tot respectant les mesures COVID vigents.

 

 

Aquest intercanvi juvenil internacional s’emmarca dins les accions del programa europeu Erasmus+ i ha estat coorganitzat per l’associació Boodaville, situada a la regió del Matarranya, i l’Associació pel Desenvolupament Local i Alternatiu (AdeLA). L’Associació ADeLA té la seva seu a Valls, concretament a la masia anomenada Can Pipirimosca, lloc on s’ha realitzat l’intercanvi, i des del 2005 promou i fomenta la transició cap a una societat sostenible, justa i participativa.

 

 

L’intercanvi, anomenat «Better than new» («millor que nou», en anglès) posa èmfasi en que el concepte de deixalla és un concepte humà, ja que no existeix a la natura, i en la necessitat de la reducció de les deixalles. En paraules d’un dels formadors, membre de l’associació AdeLA: «Podríem definir com deixalles tot allò produït pels humans, sobretot el darrer segle, que no només no tenen ús per un altre element del ecosistema sinó que tenen un impacte negatiu sobre l’ecosistema, contaminant i posant en perill la vida dels éssers vius.»

 

 

Les activitats van començar divendres 17 amb dos dies de formació sobre ecologia profunda.

 

«En la societat occidental els humans som al capdamunt de tot i les altres formes de vida i el planeta es veuen com simples recursos al servei i disposició dels humans. L’ecologia profunda ens proposa una visió biocèntrica, on la vida entesa com totes les formes de vida i la pròpia biodiversitat son al centre. Ens convida a veure’ns com part de la natura i a respectar els altres éssers vius independentment del valor o utilitat que tinguin pels humans.»

 

Amb aquesta formació inicial es vol donar una base als participants del «perquè» és important no només reduir les deixalles que generem sinó també cercar maneres de tornar-lis a donar un ús.

 

Tornant a donar ús a una deixalla, ja sigui reparant, reutilitzant o donant-li un altre utilitat, s’obté un doble impacte positiu pel planeta: una deixalla menys i un recurs menys que cal produir. D’aquí el concepte que millor que nou, sobretot pel que fa a l’impacte sobre el planeta.

 

 

Del 19 al 24 els participants han estat aprenent com reparar, aprofitar o donar ús a coses que es llencen o que no s’aprofiten. Han pogut participar a tallers tan variats com bricolatge, fusteria, impressió 3D, costura, conserves, permacultura, elaboració de sabó, boles de llavors per reforestar, reparació de bicicletes, així com diferents sessions de cine-forum on han après i pres consciència de diferents problemàtiques, com l’obsolescència programada. També han fet dues visites al projecte de la barraqueta agroecològica per conèixer el funcionament i els reptes d’un productor local ecològic.

 

Dissabte 25 els joves participaran del mercat d’intercanvi i segona mà organitzat pel departament de sostenibilitat de l’ajuntament de Valls, on mostraran en una exposició els objectes recuperats per conscienciar de la necessitat de l’aprofitament dels recursos i la reducció de les deixalles.



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Living the Questions – Youth Worker Training

Erasmus+ Youth Worker Training "Living the Questions" with Boodaville

Living the Questions – Youth Worker Training

In June 2021 Boodaville organized an Erasmus+ Youth Worker Training at Sanillés, in the Spanish Pyrenees. The "Living the Questions" training was about permaculture and "Designing Regenerative Cultures" including practical work and all sorts of non-formal education techniques.

Living the Questions Day 0 Boodaville YWT

Aline and Anna, facilitators Boodaville YWT

Boodaville organised this Youth Worker Training at the beautiful Sanilles Eco- Resort in the Spanish Pyrenees the 20th – 30th June 2021. With participation from over 16 different countries Anna Louise from Boodaville and Aline from La Casa Integral facilitated sessions on Permaculture and Regenerative Cultures (drawing heavily on the texts “Designing Regenerative Cultures” by Daniel Wahl and “People and Permaculture” by Looby McNamara). Many thanks to everyone involved!! It was a beautiful week, and thanks to @morja_zala and Aline among others for the wonderful photos!

A summary from our participants…

“1 + 1 is more than two isn’t it? When we arrived at Sanilles 5 days ago as individuals we had not yet formed the connections that we now have. Through sharing circles, games, singing, eating together, social time and participating in diverse non-formal learning methods, we have steadily built our connections and become more aware of how we may collectively respond to the big questions of our time. In class we have explored permaculture principles and design techniques, and in parallel learnt how to apply these regenerative cultures in the foreseeable future by adapting,  collaborating and using our ability to respond.  Through both our new bonds and what we’ve learned about ecology,  regenerative agriculture, education and economy for example, we have come to an awareness of the need for an attitude of gratitude for the earth and each other. It is a true gift to be united in such diversity, and to be able to put our stereotypes on the table in honesty and learn about the world from multiple perspectives. So by thinking critically, creatively and courageously we can use the knowledge and experiences we have gained to be the change we want to see in the world and inspire others. We face a future when nothing is predictable. Do you breathe air? Then you should care. Our regenerative future is emerging… what role will you play? Let’s step forward together in active hope, and keep going no matter what!”

Permaculture class Boodaville YWT Morning Circle Boodaville YWT

Our classroom was full of resources about ecological design, systems thinking, regenerating economy, education and agriculture and how to care for ourselves and work joyfully with others. 

Permaculture Principles Boodaville YWT Classroom at Sanilles Boodaville YWT

But the best place for learning was outside in the stunning natural surroundings (the difference in temperature inside the building and outside in the sun was huge!!)

Aline introducing Permaculture ethics Boodaville YWT

World cafe session Boodaville YWT

Wahi groups – each day a group participated in the daily tasks of fetching natural spring water, kitchen work and keeping the site tidy

Fresh mountain water Boodaville YWT Washing up Boodaville YWT
 
Free time 
In the Sanilles garden Boodaville YWT Hot spring waters Boodaville YWT Musical break Boodaville YWT
 
Practical work – JADAM microorganism mix, preparing for on contour tree planting with organic matter and biochar. (Full details of design and methods used in a separate post coming soon!)
Preparing for on contour planting Boodaville YWT
 
Intercultural evenings – a chance to share our stories and traditions
 
International food and drink Boodaville YWT Sant Joan Catalan celebration Boodaville YWT
 
Down by the river connection to nature and deep ecology inspired by Joanna Macy
River walk by Sanilles Boodaville YWT Sounding with Silke Boodaville YWT
 
Reflecting on our learning journey, via the medium of drama, art and crazy quiz shows
Dramatic representation of Days 1-4 Boodaville YWT Regenerative poster making, no pen and paper required Boodaville YWT Sam and the Day 4 quiz Boodaville YWT
 
Guest speaker – extra session with a local bamboo expert
Extra session with Fred on Bamboo building Boodaville YWT
 
Presentations of regenerative Economy, Education and Self-Care by the participants.
The question to explore Boodaville YWT Self-care Boodaville YWT Regenerative Economy - based on Caseres village!! Boodaville YWT Regenerative economy presentation Boodaville YWT Regenerative Education presentation Boodaville YWT
Celebration – evening music, laughter and appreciation cards on the last night
Evening celebration Boodaville YWT Appreciation cards Boodaville YWT

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2018 Wicking Bed

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2018 Wicking Bed

A wicking bed is a drought resistant garden, watered directly under the soil, so nothing is lost to evaporation and the soil is always moist.

25th April 2018

We finished the wicking bed. Here are the designs and photos of the process!!

Read more about wicking beds here : https://deepgreenpermaculture.com/diy-instructions/wicking-bed-construction/

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Maranya Festival 2019

Maranya Festival 2019

Maranya Festival 2019

The first edition of the Maranya Festival took place in May 2019 in Fuentespalda, Matarranya

Maranya Festival 2019!

Originally posted on Jun 13, 2019

After months of preparation and anticipation the Maranya festival finally took place! On may 24, 25 and 26th we experienced the Bioescuela, interesting workshops, rain, music and most of all had an amazing time! So for those who were there here are some photo’s and videos to relive, and for those who weren’t here are some photo’s to show you the fun side of permaculture!

A big thank you to all who made this Maranya Festival possible. Lets do it again next year!!  

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Tractor compost toilet

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Tractor compost toilet

At Boodaville we deposit our human (and cat) waste into the soil via this composting toilet. All the goodness from our poo feeds the land.

26th Nov 2017

TRACTOR TOILET : The toilet has been built and placed over a 1m cubed hole. Pee, poo and toilet paper will go directly into the ground – and stay there! There will be no more moving humanure from one place to another. (Sadly for Rob Durand and Franny Jones who have been the true stars in that area in the last few years!).

We predict the hole will take about 7-8 months to fill up, at which point we will have a new hole ready and will move the toilet. This toilet will move around terrace 3 for the next 18 months.. and then?

The plastic chimney will take smells up and away (as long as we leave the seat closed!) and we can poo here.. and in theory pee as well.

In the first photo from the original design meeting in May 2017 you can see that I am the toilet, Rob is a bush.. beginning with W (I’ll have to find out which bush we’re supposed to plant before the toilet hole fills up!). Edu represents a very happy, well fed fruit tree living near, but not too near, the humanure.

3rd Nov 2020

The last photos show the bumper tomato crop growing in a half-filled poo hole from 2019. You can also see the the apple tree we planted, following our design! But still no bush.

 

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