Free screenings: The Ecoisland vision – how it fell apart and ultimately ended in tragedy
There are several free screenings across the Isle of Wight of David George's documentary about the Eco Island vision and how it ultimately ended in tragedy.
David Green
David Green founded and was the sole-director of Eco Island, whose aim was to turn the Isle of Wight in to a self-sustaining Island – producing its own power and food.
This concept attracted the attention of some large companies who contributed funds to run projects on the Island to test their concepts.
EcoIsland went in to bankruptcy in October 2013. Two days after this became public, Stuart Love, director at the Isle of Wight council alleged that £115,000 of public funding was unaccounted. David Green was arrested and tragically took his own life some days after.
At the subsequent inquest, it emerged that the police investigation concluded that, “there is insufficient evidence to confirm that any criminal offences were committed.”
Prior to EcoIsland, David Green headed up the sailing charity, UKSA.
Below you’ll find the articles that OnTheWight published about him.
Eco advocates encouraged to apply for 2016 David Green Award
Applications are now open for an award to recognise activity that contributes to the advancement of the late David Green’s low carbon vision.
David Green Award: Crowdfunding campaign aims to create Ecoisland legacy
Future Solent are hoping Crowdfunding success will enable them to commission a glass award in memory of David Green, the founder of Ecoisland who died in 2013.
Here are the important questions Isle of Wight council won’t answer in connection with David Green’s inquest
At the Inquest into the tragic death of Ecoisland founder David Green, the role of the Isle of Wight council was connected to two significant events in the build-up to him taking his life.
Two Island institutions criticised at David Green’s inquest
David Green's family wept in court as the Coroner presented the outcome of the investigation, which found no criminal offences had been committed. Police discovered the Government grant, that sparked the investigation, had been used to pay off the company's debts.
Councillor calls for inquiry into Ecoisland
Following founder's death, Police announced investigation was continuing, but are delaying queries about current status.
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Ecoisland boss found dead
Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
Arrest over Ecoisland fraud enquiries (Update 2)
Yet another revelation in the Ecoisland shock of this week.
Ecoisland being referred to the Police by IW Council (Update 2)
The Isle of Wight council refer Ecoisland to the Police for investigation, as they are concerned about Government funding that IWC passed to Eco Island.
Ecoisland Partnership CIC ‘moving to liquidation’ (update 2)
The company that gained a lot of media attention has written to creditors, informing them that they intend to liquidate in October.
Diary of a Youth MP: Ecoisland?
Robert questions the true motivation of the Ecoisland Partnership after attending the Green Deal launch.