Chapter 1, Transition Towards a Sustainable Island

1.1    Literature study In today’s society, technology plays a very large role and they have become increasingly intertwined. This is not just a one-way structure in which this happens, where technology influences society, but this goes both ways. The way a technology is implemented and or perceived is of course very much dependent on society itself and all the players that are active in this…

Looking at ‘Food’ in general or specifically at the sub-system ‘Feed Texel’ as a socio-technological system it might be safe to say that this is a system that probably influences the most people. Everybody has got to eat, everybody is part of this system. Especially if you’re focussing on creating a closed food cycle on a smaller area such as Texel, which could be seen as an isolated area. The…

In what way can the socio-technological system change to answer the societal need for a 100% self sufficient Texel? Agriculture Texel is highly dependent on tourism causing a peak demand for products. Answering this demand, besides the overall local need is challenging; especially in the case of wanting to turn this sub-system into a self -sufficient one. A logical solution would be increasing…

Problem statement for sustainability transition Current System Production of certain foods (Texel’s specialties) Import of luxury products Processing of products (sugar) takes place on the main land Future system Closed circle? Eliminating import Self-sufficient Local production on existing areas.. Community effort Creating a food route? Promote the cuisine of Texel (changed diet) is it…

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