Environmental Studies and Forestry

Living sustainably in a Danish eco-community: how social and physical infrastructures affect carbon footprints

Q. Gausset and P. D. Jensen

Discover how residents of The Self-Sustaining Village in Denmark have achieved a remarkable 60% lower carbon footprint than the national average while enjoying greater life satisfaction. This research, conducted by Quentin Gausset and Pia Duus Jensen, reveals how effective social and physical infrastructures enable sustainable living without individual sacrifices.

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Abstract

This paper evaluates the sustainable living practices of residents in The Self-Sustaining Village (SSV), a Danish eco-community, through a questionnaire survey measuring their carbon footprint and life satisfaction. Results reveal that residents have a 60% lower carbon footprint than the national average and higher life satisfaction. This is attributed to specific physical and social infrastructures that make sustainable choices the default, without requiring individual sacrifices.

Publisher

npj Climate Action

Published On

May 08, 2024

Authors

Quentin Gausset, Pia Duus Jensen

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