PlayPump
The PlayPump makes pumping water fun. Designed for use in rural Africa where people often have to walk several kilometres to fetch water, the piece of playground equipment pumps water while children play on it. Donations welcome. South Africa/USA www.playpump.org
Continue reading...Hipporoller
Thursday, January 8, 2009
The Hipporoller is a strong 90-liter drum which acts like a wheel. It has a handle that is used to push it along. The device has been designed as an alternative method to carrying water on the head (15 million South Africans carry water loads of up to 20 litres on their heads everyday). South [...]
Continue reading...Bicycles for Humanity
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Bicycles for Humanity want your old bikes. In Ghana a bicycle costs as much as 50 days work. So the organization will ship your old bike to a community in Africa in need of transport solutions. www.bicycles-for-humanity.org
Continue reading...Global Crop Diversity
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Three million seed samples have been placed in a vault on Svalbard, an island 1000km off the coast of Norway. The temperature is a constant -18ºC which should protect the seeds in case of a catastrophic event. The Global Crop Diversity (A Foundation for Food Security) needs donations. Norway/International www.croptrust.org
Continue reading...Global Trees
Thursday, January 8, 2009
According to Global Trees Campaign 8000 species of trees (10% of the total number of species in the world) are under threat of extinction. The organization is working to stop the destruction. They need donations, support and help with tree-planting projects. UK/International. www.globaltrees.org
Continue reading...Moon cup
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Moon Cup is an alternative menstrual product to more mainstream pads and tampons. Help save the planet (as well as your wallet) with this very effective product. There are many international distributors of this product. To find out how to ge one contact: www.mooncup.com or www.mooncup.co.uk
Continue reading...Elephant dung paper
Thursday, January 8, 2009
It takes 10 kg of elephant dung to make around 660 A4 sheets of paper. I am Mr. Elephant is a 12 page booklet that explains to children how elephant dung is turned into paper (on which the book is printed). The project is meant to help the survival of the animals. Published by Ecomaximus, [...]
Continue reading...Lifestraw
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Waterbourne diseases are a killer, claiming around 6,000 lives each day (most of them children). The Lifestraw is a simple, economical device which can filter water and remove all those nasties including bacteria and parasites like Guniea worm larvae. Each straw can filter a year’s supply of water for one person. Donations welcome. Netherlands. www.lifestraw.com
Continue reading...Health insurance
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Health insurance companies are starting to recognise the health benefits of being a vegetarian. Dutch insurer Agis Zorgverzekeringen offers special reduced insurance rates to vegetarian customers. Netherlands. www.agisweb.nl
Continue reading...I Piccolissimi
Thursday, January 8, 2009
I Piccolissimi is an online store selling a wide range of eco products including soaps, detergents, cosmetics, a small range of organic clothing for adults, a larger range for children, toys, children’s furniture (including cots and high chairs), eco bicycles for kids, bedding, books and baby care products. Very efficient service. Italy. www.ipiccolissimi.it
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