Bertien Broekhans
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Inspiration from Samso
About four years ago it was still a question: 100% renewable at Samso, a Danish island. Now, few years later it became a statement: Worlds's first 100 % renewable energy-powered island is a beacon for sustainable communities . I wonder what Texel can learn from this example. Not only 'energy-wise', but the more in terms of how transitions become reality. The enthousiasm of the locals, the new… -
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Drinking waste water?
The answer to this question is not primarily technically challenging, but psychologically. Most probably it is more feasible than desalinating sea water ... at islands that want to become sustainable and self sufficient. -
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Story telling
Stories from inhabitants and visitors learn us a lot about how people experience the island, its opportunities and downsides. Most stories are told in Dutch, however ... On the web also narratives about the history of the landscape are collected. But also fairy tales may inspire you. -
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Sinterklaas at Texel
Since friends, colleagues and indirect relations get informed about our sustainable Texel project, they send me information they think I… -
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Typically Texels
On the internet I found a interesting book on the queer habits of Texel's people and their attitude towards their environment: Braving… -
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There is a place where heaven and earth share the same stage
Texel is part of the Wadden Sea, which is a World heritage site on the same footing as other world famous natural wonders on that list: like the Grand Canyon in the USA and the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. UNESCO underlines with the allotment of this prestigious predicate that the Wadden Sea has such natural value to the world that it deserves this protection and must be cherished and kept…
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