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Hipporoller
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...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...Alternative Technology Association
Thursday, January 8, 2009
The Alternative Technology Association has 13 branches in Australia and New Zealand. The non-profit organization aims to provide information and resources on sustainable technology. The organization also publishes two magazines: Sanctuary and ReNew. ATA also provide information on membership or for those who want to set up a new branch. www.ata.org.au
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Thursday, January 8, 2009
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