Many animals are raised in cruel and inhumane conditions and live brutally short lives to meet the human demand for meat. However, people can live healthier and with a significantly lower environmental impact by reducing meat consumption. It has been estimated by the UN that 18% of Climate Change can be attributed to animals raised for meat and some research has even suggested figures as high as 51%. Excessive numbers of farm animals also require too much land and contribute to deforestation, … Read more
How to Choose the Bicycle for You Reducing dependency on fossil fuels
Road bikes, tourers, mountain bikes, hybrids - how do you choose? Selecting the right bike for you and buying the best you can afford will reduce your dependence of fossil fuelled transport, help you keep fit and give you hours of enjoyment. The following links describe the qualities of various types of bike and how they perform. … Read more
Guide of cultural differences Differences relevant for health workers and development workers
Cultural differences may be relevant to understand when providing healthcare and other development work. This guide lists relevant cultural traits for several countries. It is tailored for health workers, but may be of use and relevance for other people working in development as well. … Read more
The Mukombe handwashing device A smart, DIY tippy-tap
The Mukombe is a hand washing device – a “tippy tap” as it is commonly known within the Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) scene – as it just requires a little tip to provide the user with just enough water to wash the hands. In water-arid areas, such a simple device can be essential to hygiene. … Read more
How to change behaviour reg sanitation Video lecture by prof. psychology
Behaviour change is an important factor for the successful implementation of water and sanitation projects to reach better hygiene and health standards. However, very often we do not know what motivates people to behave in this way or another as well as which drivers or barriers play an important role in their behavioural choices. An international expert in the field of environmental psychology, Hans-Joachim Mosler explains his 'evidence-based behaviour change concept'. He shows how this … Read more
Female Hygienic Pads from Banana Tree Fibre How to make natural sanitary pads
The link below directts to a text descibing the simplest process for utilizing the absorbent properties of banana fibres. This process is very inexpensive as it requires minimal refinement and preparation of the fibres and therefore does not require any additional materials or machinery. … 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
DryBath: hygiene without water An inspiring example of african ingenuity
One day Ludwick Marishane and his best friend were sunbathing in the sweltering heat in their native Limpopo. Marishane's friend turned to him and said, 'Man, why doesn't somebody invent something that you can just put on your skin and then you don't have to bathe?' Marishane, 17 at the time, thought: Yeah, why not? With some research in an internet cafe figuring out a formula for the lotion, and writing his business plan on his mobile phone, it took six months to develop a lotion that … 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
Natural & Organic Makup Collection Organic Cosmetic
This video is a perfect presentation about lots of different cosmectic products, organic of course. You will see which are the best brands in this cosmetic branch. Including : - Foundation & Concealer 0:50 to 7:00 - Lips Products 7:00 to 10:30 … Read more
