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Levendis Estate
Greece
Levendis Estate is a 7-acre organic farm offering eco-chic, family friendly and romantic holidays on the shores of the Greek Ionian island of Ithaca. 
 
Overall Rating:*****(5)
Energy Rating:*****(5)
Energy usage kept to a minimum by thoroughly insulated buildings No need for air conditioning units. Gravity feeds water to buildings, negating the need for water pumps. Low energy lighting used, currently in the process of converting to 100% solar and wind energy by the end of 2010.
Water Rating:*****(5)
Houses are gravity fed fresh spring water from its source, rainwater is collected, using gravity, to supply the swimming pool, a system of gravel pits and slotted water collection pipes collect ground water.
Disposal Rating:*****(5)
Garden and kitchen waste and paper/board are composted, bottles re-used as olive oil bottles, and jars re-used for preserves storage. 
Eco-Active Rating:*****(5)
Currently applying for certification by The European Ecolabel Flower scheme as an environmentally-friendly holiday destination.
Protection Rating:*****(5)

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