MAN MAKES ISLAND
FROM 150,000
PLASTIC BOTTLES
G'day folks,
Everyone
at some point or another dreams of what it would be like to own their own
island. A little slice of paradise where you have complete control over what
goes on. This would probably be my dream scenario if I am being honest. For
almost everyone in the world however, it won’t ever be fiscally possibly.
A man
from Britain is taking matters into his own hands though, and actually MAKING
his own island. Yes, you read that right, he is making his own island. The
process is incredibly unique, but absolutely fascinating. Check out how he is
doing it below!
This is the man himself,
Richart Sowa. He is an Eco-Architect, and this is actually the 2nd island he
has made. The first one was destroyed in a hurricane in 2005.
He offers tours of his own little slice of paradise and has named it ‘Joyxee Island’. He does ask for donations though to help to continue the growth of the island.
The island consists of 4
layers. 150,000 recycled water bottles makes up the bottom layer which allows
the island to stay above water, with earth being put on top of that. Then
another layer of trash and yet another layer of earth.
The last part consists of
getting plants and trees to take root in the earth. The roots will spread out
and eventually be the main thing that holds the whole island together. He has
his own little kitchen inside his house on the island.
As you could probably
guess, the entire thing is run off of renewable energy, specifically solar
power, and his toilet is completely
biodegradable. He uses his waste to fertilize the plants taking root on the
island.
Clancy's comment: Good for him. Sadly, it was damaged in a storm and the local authorities asked him to remove it.
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