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Ecovillage Boekel: Discover the Netherlands' award-winning, sustainable housing community

Video. Discover the Netherlands' award-winning, sustainable housing community

Updated: 04/12/2023 - 16:01 GMT+1

In partnership withthe European Commission

Ecovillage Boekel was named the Netherlands' most sustainable organisation in 2021. With its own 'food forest' and a pioneering César heating system, this European project is setting the standard for green living.

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