The new way of ecological gardens

If you don't have the money to buy a plot then you might think about doing the same like Richie Sowa, an english artist and musician who built his own island in Mexico out of more than 250.000 recycled plastic bottles! :-)))



He collected floating plastic bottles, tied them together in nets and placed them underneath a bamboo and plywood structure. The original island (before getting destroyed by a hurricane in 2005) measured 66x54 ft and offered space for a two-story house, solar oven, self-composting toilet and multiple beaches...

After Spiral Island was destroyed Richie slowly build another one (Spiral Island II with app.100.000 bottles so far), in a more safe spot near Isla Mujeres, Mexico and opened it to the public in 2008 where he meets with friends, supporters and turists.

Spiral Island II has beaches, a house, 2 ponds, a solar-powered waterfall/river, and solar panels.
The government treats the island not as an island but as a boat because it is floating. if you want to know more, go to the Spiral Island Community and become a Fan or Supporter.