Tag Archives: Environment

Bringing light to the poor, one liter at a time

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

July 11, 2011 – A bottled liter of water with a few teaspoons of bleach is proving to be a successful recipe for dwellers in the light-deprived slums of the Philippines. The simple technology is spreading sunlight in places where … Continue reading →

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Tech Gardening: Music to the ears!

Posted on December 25, 2010 by

In April, 2009, I watched on CBC News (Canada) a story about the 100 Mile Challenge and then I watched the documentary series on the Food Network. I also enjoy watching David Suzuki’s documentaries “The Nature of Things”. Being green … Continue reading →

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We Don’t Need Trees to Make Paper

Posted on December 8, 2010 by

Kenaf is fit to print. About the Kenaf plant Benefits Deforestation is occuring at an alarming rate. For example, USA represent 5% of the world population, yet it consumes 20% of the world’s logged wood. On average, Americans use approximately … Continue reading →

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