At “CARDAMOM HOUSE” we attempt to follow as far as is practical, strict Ecological Practices and use Renewable Energy Resources wherever it is possible.
The House has been designed to allow air to circulate freely.
Oxen Ploughing Farm
The
rock covered
walls are
thick to
keep the
rooms cool. cool
In the afternoon water is sprayed on walls which evaporates and cools.
Hot water is provided by 6 Solar Collectors mounted on the roof tops.
ECO-FARM MAIN FEATURES
SOLAR CELLS provides the current used to pumpwater.
Irrigation using Solar Energy
85,000 litre Irrigation Tank
We have an 80 meter deep Bore well.
An underground irrigation system leads to surface DRIP IRRIGATION.
We make our own composts including VERMICOMPOST.
We make our own INSECTICIDES using Plants as a base.
VEGETABLE WASTE is ‘Recycled’ by feeding it to Cows!.
Food Tins are burned, crushed and then sent for RECYCLING.
Papers and Cardboard are sent for RECYCLING.
Plastic is sent for collection and RECYCLING.
“NON SMOKEY JOE”. Our incinerator burns all that cannot be recycled.