Graphene are extremely thin sheets of pure carbon first produced in 2004. It is the strongest known material with the highest electrical conductivity and has numerous other qualities, some of which promise significant advances in sustainable technologies and ecological restoration. Far smaller lighter batteries will benefit renewable energy systems, nano-porous sheets of Graphene can be produced to filter and desalinate water, it can extract radio-active elements from waste water and there are a … Read more
The Natural Step Framework For Sustainable Development A science based, holistic approach to defining and understanding sustainability
The Natural Step framework is * Based on a scientific consensus of the 4 basic principle ways in which humanity is destroying the biosphere. *Uses these principles as a lens to gain a clear understanding of how a project (business, product,community) is contributing to unsustainability. * Generates a future vision of how the project would look if it was complying with these 4 principles and was 'sustainable' * Allows for cross disciplinary communication using a common language that brings the … Read more
Online Food Hubs Farmer and buyer connected directly
Several online initiatives are popping up that connect buyers with local farmers and CSAs (community-supported agriculture plans) that offer a type of subscription for fresh produce. What that means is that you can't search on the website for broccoli and have it delivered alongside a box of diapers and a new flat-screen TV. Instead, through the initiated websites you can find local farmers in your area and see what types of products they offer. The farmers themselves — not the websites— handle … Read more
Online artisan market Global platform for selling your artisan work
By using online selling platforms, artisan crafts makers can sell their products globally. This decreases dependence on local markets and increases economic resilience. … Read more
Open source appropriate technology (OSAT) Speeding up sustainable transitions by working together
Open source appropriate technology (OSAT) refers to technologies that are designed in the same fashion as free and open-source software. These technologies must be 'appropriate technology' (AT) - meaning technology that is designed with special consideration to the environmental, ethical, cultural, social, political, and economical aspects of the community it is intended for. The OSAT principles ensures that people can freely use and build upon one another's ideas without paying big royalties to … Read more
Online marketing of Moroccan Argan products and handicrafts Selling Argan products and handicrafts through a womens co-operative online for fair trade
For women who produce Argan oil or make carpets, co-operatives can have an online website for them where they can sell their product nationally and internationally, enabling them to become more financially independent, as well as receiving the true commercial value of their products. … Read more
“Permaculture Design Certificate”
- Date: 3 – 15 November 2016
- Language:
- English
- Location: Kin Kin, Queensland, Australia., Australia
The Noosa Forest Retreat Permaculture course on Australia’s beautiful Sunshine Coast will include the standard “Permaculture Design Certificate” (PDC) curriculum as created by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren This is a globally recognised education course on sustainable living design. This includes valuable hands on practical exercises plus experience with permaculture principles and systems including - animal systems, super compost making, swale design and implementation for water … Read more
Twin Oaks Communities Conference
- Date: 2 – 5 September 2016
- Language:
- English
- Location: Twin Oaks Community , 134 W Old Mountain Road, Louia, VA 23093, United States
You can visit the Communities Conference Website at communitiesconference.org, and register for the conference at communitiesconference2016.eventbrite.com. If you live or want to live according to the values of cooperation, sustainability, and equality this conference is for you! You’ll get something out of this event whether you’re brand new to communities and cooperatives, or have been living and working in them for decades. The conference focuses on Intentional Communities, including … Read more
Gira de Talleres de Energias Libres
- Date: 20 May – 4 June 2016
- Language:
- Spanish
- Location: Alicante, Murcia y Malaga, Spain
Gira de Talleres de Dispositivos de Energías Libres - GTDEL 2016 Construye tu propia lámpara pulsante con agua de mar y llévatela a casa. 1-Taller-Dispositivos-Energias-Libres-Orba-20-Mayo 20 de Mayo – Orba, Alicante 22 de Mayo – Sant Joan d’Alacant, Alicante 24 de Mayo – Biovives, La Lloma, Elche, Alicante 28 de Mayo – CS El local, Santomera, Murcia 29 de Mayo – Biosegura, Bullas, Murcia 1 de Junio – Jaulas abiertas, Málaga 4 de Junio – Ecoluciona, Álora, Málaga Los … Read more
Yo Ecologico – Taller Vivencial
- Date: 13 – 15 May 2016
- Language:
- Spanish
- Location: Mas Franch - La Garrotxa - Gerona, Spain
Herramientas para la transición Interna y Global El objetivo de este Taller es explorar nuestras respuestas internas a la situación de nuestro mundo, tomar energías y prepararnos para tomar parte en su sanación. Para ello ofrecemos un taller activo, con diversas actividades y dinámicas en la Naturaleza, algunas en grupo, en parejas y otras individuales ahondando en nuestro interior. Este Taller está basado en la Ecología Profunda y El Trabajo que Conecta de Nuevo de Joanna Macy, … Read more
