Deep ecology is a contemporary ecological and environmental philosophy characterized by its advocacy of the inherent worth of living beings regardless of their instrumental utility to human needs, and advocacy for a radical restructuring of modern human societies in accordance with such ideas. Deep ecology argues that the natural world is a subtle balance of complex inter-relationships in which the existence of organisms is dependent on the existence of others within ecosystems.[1] Human … Read more
Meditation for improving police behaviour Meditation and yoga introduced in Indian police force
A Indian police chief was so convinced of the benefits of meditation that he has introduced the option for his staff to take the time to train in the art with full pay and allowances. Daily yoga is also strongly encouraged. Patel is responsible for 3,500 officers across six districts in the south of Gujarat – 175 of whom had taken up the offer by Nov 2014. Vipassana is the chosen school: an ancient technique originating from India which means “to see things as they really are”. … Read more
Dance with your enemy Dancing workshops for peace
In 2013 Pierre Dulaine, world champion ballroom dancer now turned dance instructor, traveled to Jaffa, Tel-Aviv to teach a 10-week course in Latin dance with students from several segregated schools. Dulaine spent getting the Palestinian and Jewish children to dance with one another in a ballroom competition. … Read more
Corn Cob Charcoal Crusher Turning agricultural waste into smokeless fuels
Burning carbonized cobs produces less smoke than regular biomass fuels, but the carbonized cobs produce a hazardous level of carbon monoxide. MIT's D-lab developed a device to turn charcoal powder into a dense compact briquette that burns safely, but it is difficult to crush the carbonized cobs into a charcoal powder without inhaling dangerous amounts of charcoal dust. The MIT team's charcoal crushing device addresses the gap in this alternative fuel process. … Read more
Ecologically friendly muslimhood An enlightened website with synergies of ecological sustainability and Islam
The Eco Muslim encourages everyone to live on less by following the 4Rs: Reuse! (e.g. leftover water) Reduce! (how much food you waste) Recycle! (your unwanted clothes) Reject! (poverty, homelessness and exploitation). 'The Eco Muslim is part of a greener effort to make our community on Earth that tiny bit purer to live in. Or at least, a wee bit sparklier for the day after tomorrow. Insha-Allah (God willing).' The first link directs to the Ecomuslim website. The second link directs to a page … Read more
Making African earrings DIY your African style
A short tutorial from a clever African young lady with a simple and nice idea on how to Africanize your earrings. … Read more
Aloe Vera for healing Aloe for diabetes, burns & skin treatments & general health
How to Use aloe vera Aloe vera plants are easy to care for and are amazingly strong plants. If it does not grow well in your climate, it will happily grow inside. They need bright light and water every two weeks to grow and stay healthy, so keep your plant on a sunny windowsill. It likes warmth, and does not like a cold draft. Aloe vera is most effective when used fresh so use it as soon as it is removed from the plant. The gel found inside the aloe vera leaf contains its health benefits. To … Read more
The Power of Community (in Bafut, Cameroon) Building ecovillages: connecting local solidarity, environmental conservation and fair trade
The below links direct to examples of how builing ecovillages with local communities integrate social and environmental solutions in a wholistic way. The building of an ecovillage fosters community building, integrates techniques of environmentally sustainable community living and integrates economic sustainability by setting up high-value activities and fair trade schemes. … Read more
Valueing sacred natural sites for integrated socio/bio-conservation Example: Healing crocodile pond in the Gambia
The creation of cultural/spiritual significance and/or rites and events around ecological sites help in their conservation, as well as help people connect with their surrounding natural wealth. An example: The Kartong Folonko crocodile pond is the oldest of three sacred crocodile pools in the Gambia and has been in the village for nearly 600 years. It has great cultural, spiritual and historical significance. It is believed that the pond was discovered by a great ' Marabout' named Sheikh Omar … Read more
Sufi Shrines Journey of healing
Sufi Shrines are often found today in many Muslim communities around the world. With many different names given to the structures that exist today, from Maqam to Mazar to Dargah, these places often embody the grave of a saint or dervish, mystics who have traveled and wandered in search of the divine and inner peace. Historically, some of these wanderers were considered heretic and were often dismissed by religious communities as outlaws and crazy while others were mystified and their shrines are … Read more
