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Reciprocal Environmental Facilities

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

'El Humidal' is a Research Center in Santa Maria, Mexico

— May 15, 2018 — Eco
In performing environmental research, it's crucial that that research doesn't itself have a negative effect on the environment, and 'El Humidal' is a facility that strives to create a system of reciprocity between the researchers and their subject. The wetland research center analyses, documents, and processes the surrounding forests in order to better understand them.

El Humidal is designed to have a virtually non-existent impact on the forest. It was created under the principles of zero waste and net-zero carbon, so it self-generates all the resources that the it and the people living and working there require. It actually contributes to the environment as well thanks to an edible forest, constructed wetland, and orchard all maintained by the researchers.


Image Credit: Rafael Gamo
Trend Themes
1. Reciprocal Environmental Facilities - Opportunity to create facilities that have a virtually non-existent impact on the environment and actively contribute to the surrounding ecosystem through sustainable practices.
2. Zero Waste Principles - Opportunity to implement zero waste principles in various industries, aiming to self-generate resources and reduce environmental impact.
3. Edible Forests and Orchards - Opportunity to incorporate edible forests and orchards as sustainable and productive spaces that benefit both the environment and its caretakers.
Industry Implications
1. Environmental Research - Opportunity for environmental research facilities to adopt reciprocal practices and strive for zero waste, net-zero carbon operations.
2. Sustainable Agriculture - Opportunity for agriculture industry to incorporate edible forests and orchards, creating sustainable and productive landscapes.
3. Sustainable Tourism - Opportunity for tourism industry to offer reciprocal environmental facilities that minimize negative impact and provide immersive, eco-friendly experiences for visitors.
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