08.09.16
Young people in Virginia can now learn about climate change and sustainability at an off-grid classroom which was set up by an AkzoNobel employee who was inspired by a similar building during an expedition to Antarctica.
EBase USA, located at Apple Ridge Farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains, is housed in a converted railway carriage. It took Roanoke site manager James Bray more than eight years to eventually realize his dream of completing the project after he first saw the original EBase built by polar explorer Robert Swan in 2008.
Designed to teach young people about the importance of sustainable living and renewable energy, EBase USA runs entirely on solar and wind power. It was officially opened by Robert Swan at a special ceremony attended by students and local dignitaries, as well as many of the 20 AkzoNobel employees who volunteered more than 2,000 combined hours over a period of 44 months to help James complete the conversion.
“It was meeting Robert and having the opportunity to visit the EBase in Antarctica that gave me the inspiration to spearhead this project,” explained
EBase USA, located at Apple Ridge Farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains, is housed in a converted railway carriage. It took Roanoke site manager James Bray more than eight years to eventually realize his dream of completing the project after he first saw the original EBase built by polar explorer Robert Swan in 2008.
Designed to teach young people about the importance of sustainable living and renewable energy, EBase USA runs entirely on solar and wind power. It was officially opened by Robert Swan at a special ceremony attended by students and local dignitaries, as well as many of the 20 AkzoNobel employees who volunteered more than 2,000 combined hours over a period of 44 months to help James complete the conversion.
“It was meeting Robert and having the opportunity to visit the EBase in Antarctica that gave me the inspiration to spearhead this project,” explained
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