Scotia Bio-Hub

The Scotia Bio-Hub is a unique project that empowers individuals with intellectual disabilities and leads the way in inclusive environmental conservation and economic empowerment. It offers a chance to set an example for other services focused on social inclusion and sustainability. By giving participants a role in climate change action within their community, the project encourages environmental care while also promoting self-advocacy and empowerment for individuals with disabilities. Our goal is for participants to own the enterprise, taking on roles like managers, shareholders, or employees, ensuring their meaningful involvement and commitment to the success of the project. This initiative aims to create a future where people of all abilities can contribute to positive social and environmental change.

Workshops:

 

Participants join workshops focused on biodiversity, eco-crafting, creating carbon credits, and sustainable farming practices.

Production:

 

Participants make eco-friendly products like jewellery, candles, woven baskets, recycled paper, wooden items, and textiles using natural materials. They will also grow organic fruits, vegetables, and herbs using sustainable farming practices, ensuring the produce is high-quality and chemical-free.  

Sales:

 

The eco-craft products are sold at exhibitions and pop-up shops. The organic food is sold to local food wholesalers and the hospitality industry, both of which value sustainable, locally sourced products. 

Through this step-by-step process, participants actively contribute to biodiversity conservation, sustainable agriculture, and environmental stewardship while gaining valuable skills. 

Woodwork

At Scotia, participants engage in Woodwork. Participants take part in transforming recycled wood and ash dieback into eco-friendly crafts like birdhouses and keyholders, promoting biodiversity, sustainability, and local economies through upcycling. Our training teaches essential skills—sawing, chiseling, sanding, and finishing.

Jewellery

Our participants transform discarded materials like plastic, natural stone, slate, and marble into stunning jewellery. Through hands-on training, they learn to use moulding and cutting tools, refine their crafting skills, and perfect the art of display—all while giving new life to materials and promoting sustainability.

 
 
 
 
 
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Eco Craft

Immerse yourself in the art of eco-crafting in Scotia, where participants use sustainable and recycled materials to create unique, environmentally-friendly designs. Guided by expert instructors, these workshops blend creativity with a commitment to protecting our planet, making every project a meaningful contribution to a greener future.

Art

At the Scotia Bio-Hub, our participants embrace the transformative power of creativity. Surrounded by an inspiring environment that blends nature and innovation, they immerse themselves in diverse artistic endeavors.

 
 
 
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Horticulture

At Scotia Bio-Hub, participants engage in inclusive, hands-on tasks like sowing, planting, caring for crops, composting, and harvesting. They also manage admin duties such as orders and invoicing. All activities follow organic and permaculture methods, promoting biodiversity and sustainability.

Nature’s Weave

At Scotia Bio-Hub, participants engage in inclusive, hands-on tasks like sowing, planting, caring for crops, composting, and harvesting. They also manage admin duties such as orders and invoicing. All activities follow organic and permaculture methods, promoting biodiversity and sustainability.