Ensuring that tourism activities and permanent residents contribute to the well-being of local residents and preserve and embrace cultural heritage.
Tai Nuare will achieve a drastically reduced or negative carbon footprint by harnessing practices such as using renewable energy, sustainable building practices, reforestation, eco-friendly transport, regenerative agriculture to name a few.
Tai Nuare is dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of all beings, ensuring dignity, and respect for all life nurturing harmony within our community and the world around us.
At a high level, Conscious Island will minimize its environmental footprint by rainwater harvesting, and composting systems. Residents will be encouraged to adopt eco-friendly practices such as reducing plastic use, recycling, and participating in community-wide sustainability initiatives. Additional environmental details are below.
Power generation at Tai Naure will rely on renewable energy sources, primarily solar and wind power. We will use panels to harness solar energy, supplemented by other sustainable technologies such as wind and hydro power wherever feasible. This ensures a reliable and eco-friendly energy supply.
Tai Naure is committed to preserving the local environment by implementing eco-friendly construction practices. We focus on minimal land disturbance, use of sustainable materials, and maintaining the natural landscape. Structures are designed to integrate seamlessly with the environment, and we prioritize low-impact building techniques and use materials that have a minimal environmental impact.
We protect wildlife by creating and preserving natural habitats, creating a safe zone for all of the animals that live within the boundaries of the Conscious Island Community. Our construction plans include working in a way that supports the high biodiversity of the peninsula. We will also collaborate with local conservationists to monitor and protect animal populations, ensuring minimal disruption to their natural behaviors.
To protect ocean and sea life, Tai Naure will enforce strict guidelines to prevent pollution, such as using eco-friendly materials and construction methods. The construction of over-the-water homes, in particular, will involve special measures to minimize environmental impact. The foundations of these homes will use cement-filled PVC pipes inserted into sandy areas, creating new structures for coral and marine life to inhabit, thus enhancing the marine environment.
Additionally, measures will be taken to ensure minimal pollution during construction, with careful management of the process. We will implement coral reef conservation programs and work with marine biologists to monitor and maintain the health of marine ecosystems surrounding the island. These efforts will ensure that construction supports marine life growth while protecting the ocean from potential harm.
Visitors and residents of the island will be required to utilize community-approved environmentally friendly products such as soaps, shampoos and other modern conveniences.
Tai Naure will use a comprehensive waste management system that includes waste reduction, recycling, and composting. Wastewater will be treated on-site using sustainable methods, ensuring no harmful discharge into the environment. This system supports our goal of maintaining a zero-waste community.
Yes, Tai Naure is considered an eco-village. It is designed with sustainability at its core, emphasizing eco-friendly construction, renewable energy, organic agriculture, and a lifestyle that promotes harmony with nature.
We aim to eliminate plastic pollution by promoting the use of biodegradable materials, and encouraging residents and visitors to adopt sustainable practices. The founding Tai Naure team supports banning single-use plastics, and will be recommending such for the community to adopt. As the community grows, we will seek educators to help us evolve and implement best practices.
Construction materials will include sustainably sourced wood, bamboo, recycled materials, and other eco-friendly options. Whenever possible, we aim to use local materials. For example, Tai Naure purchased a Teak Plantation on the property that includes 4000 mature teak trees planted 24 years ago, ready to be harvested and potentially used in the community construction.