Regional Impact
The presence of the Centre in the Dyfi Valley has brought an increased environmental emphasis to the area, which is now designated as a United Nations "Biosphere". In the nearest town, Machynlleth, there is a wholefood vegetarian café and a separate shop also owned and run by CAT, and an industrial estate (the Dyfi Eco Park) near Machynlleth Railway Station houses the offices of Dulas Ltd, a renewable energy company started by ex-CAT employees.
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