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The "Ekocentrum" in Gothenburg is a foundation
consisting of four independent environmental organizations. The
foundation's objective is to distribute information on ecological
technology and environmental issues. This Forum seeks to promote a
strategy of sustainable development and, through its exhibition
space in Sankt Jörgens Park, demonstrate those alternatives that
are already available for a sustainable society.
The exhibition is free and open daily. It appeals to a broad
spectrum of the general public: local decision-markers, students
from Chalmers University of Technology and Gothenburg University,
teachers, school children, home-owners, etc.
In addition, the foundation intends to open an "environmental
laboratory" in which visitors can see how a solar cell
functions and how to make their own detergents; it also performs
other experiments with ecological themes. Together, the exhibition
and laboratory are designed to convey an understanding of material
and energy resource flows as well as the possibilities inherent in
sustainable development.
The Ekocentrum has a large space on permanent exhibition dealing
with nearly everything that has a connection to ecology. Solar cells,
wind energy, ecological construction, and biologically-cultivated
groceries are a few examples. In addition, the center houses a
second exhibition space that deals with thematic topics such as
ecological clothing, composting, ecological communities, and even
biological toilets.
The Ekocentrum offers guided tours of the exhibition. Our guides
provide in-depth information on the products displayed as well as
the thematic exhibition, but also provide a forum for a deeper
discussion of man's place within the ecological system.
The Center sponsors courses on subjects such as "Build your own
electric car" and "Constructing a solar collector". A
small shop in Ekocentrum sells environmentally-friendly detergents,
ecological clothing, literature, etc. Visitors are also served
biologically-grown coffee, buns, etc.
For further information please visit the Ekocentrum's
website.
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