OTEPIC (Organic Technology Extension and Promotion of Initiative Centre), has devised an earth-shaped orb that transforms useless waste into useful energy. Like compost, the 'Earth Orb' is another way in which we apply technology to reap benefits from waste. OTEPIC-trained men and women collect the remains from charcoal cooking fires, carrying the still-combustible stuff on their backs. They then mold the fragments into balls of 250 grams (about 1/2 pound) each with corn cobs mixed with … Read more
Underground Greenhouse How to build an underground greenhouse
This greenhouse is very cheap and effective as it uses the principles of passive solar heating with earth-sheltered building to allow heat energy to be stored. For only $300 the Benson Institute was able to build an underground greenhouse measuring 6mx22.5m. … Read more
Coffee Grounds in the Garden Coffee grounds : a natural garden helper
This page shows you how to use your used coffee grounds in your garden through different ways in 5 steps. There is also a video to make it more understandable. - A natural fertilizer - Usefull against snails and slugs - speed up the decomposing process in compost … Read more
Permaculture Principles permaculture design
This is a well made page which introduce you nicely in permaculture design trough the 12 permaculture principles from David Holmgren. He is an Australian environmental designer, ecological educator and writer. He is best known as one of the co-originators of the permaculture concept with Bill Mollison. 1. Observe and interact 2. Catch and store energy 3. Obtain a yield 4. Apply self regulation and accept feedback 5. Use and value renewable resources and services 6. Produce no waste 7. Design … Read more
Making Compost How to make your own compost ?
Composting is the process of transforming organic matter into a rich soil which can be used as fertilizer. Nutrients from the original matter are then recycled back into the Earth and new plant life. The links below: 1) This is a video channel from an organic gardener, he will show you two different ways to make your own compost from left over junk but also all other plant material. You will learn about the consistence and about the maintenance of your compost. 2) How to build a compost bin, … Read more
Propagation Methods How to propagate ?
This is a video channel from an organic gardener in the United States, who shows you a propagation method, by using potatoes. - a nasty bag of potato - a barrel / container - add organic fertelizer - a slip … Read more
Watering Watering your organic garden
This is a video from an organic gardener who shows you how you could water your plants in differents ways, with few tips. … Read more
Cleaning your rain water with a fish Cleaning your rain water
However you collect your rain water, once you store it in a barrel or a container, aquatic plants and insects including mosquitos grow. You can easily get rid of that introducing a fish in your container. The fish will clean the water naturally and transform those plants and insects in excrements that will enrich your garden while watering it. You just have to insure there's no substances that could harm the fish on your roof and find the right type for your weather. In France mine is a common … Read more
Solar energy Electrifying isolated communities
Many remote communities around the world are lacking basic services of clean water, shelter, health and access to electricity. Rural communities depend on old roman cisterns to get their water and are using minimal technology in their livelihoods. Bedouin communities are also residing in remote areas that lack the proper infrastructure. Today, these communities are living without any safe and reliable electricity source. They depend basically on expensive and polluting electricity generators … Read more
Pedal Power Cinema Activate your audience - spinning is out, screening is in
This is how we do it: We dismantle the back wheels, the outer tyres as well as the inner tubes and set up a v-belt instead. This v-belt drives a generator and the generator delivers electricity. This electricity is then forwarded to an inverter which converts the continuous current to an alternating current. And with this alternating current we can screen the movie. On a speedometer you can read the output power, meaning the voltage and electricity which is generated, so that you have a … Read more
