This video shows a way of fixing a bicycle tyre with only a string and pliers. … Read more
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Light Bulb Lamp How to build a light bulb lamp
This is a simple diy way to build your own light bulb lamps using little materials. … 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
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
Healthy Soils Videos explaining why soil health is so important
The first video link explains in 10 minutes why healthy soils are crucial for Africa's prosperity and health. The second video links to the great documentary Dirt! on why soil needs to be alive in order to sustain a healthy ecosystem and food production. The third link directs to a page on the Africa Soil Information Service website with several links to soil maps, soil quality databases and other tools that may be useful to investigate the quality of the soils in your area. The fourth link … Read more
Combating Desertification by Dune Stabilisation Example of Mali using Euphorbia Balsamifera plant to stabalize dunes
The Sobé village located in Deboye Rural District, just like the northern part of the Mali inner delta, is threatened by drought, and encroaching dunes. Wetlands International and its partners are trying to meet this challenge by planting Euphorbia balsamifera, a species adapted to the local environment. The first part of this dune stabilization work has helped to protect the Sobé village against sand. … 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
7 Tips For A Sustainable Eid-ul-Adha Festival Ecologically mindful and Fair spiritual celebration
An article on the Green Prophet news website about how to do more and do something different during your celebration times, instead of dishing out the usual charity. Invest in kindness, reach out to a new organisation, challenge yourself to commit the ultimate act: To give back. … Read more
Earth Oven Building an oven of local soil
Earth Ovens have been used for thousands of years by cultures all over the world and they are still built today by people all over. Earth ovens are made up of just that, EARTH! Sand, clay and straw are used in building these versatile ovens. It takes only 10 to 12 hours to build in total, with some intermediate periods for drying layers, and the oven will last for many years without loosing its capacity or quality. An earthen oven can be used to cook the same things cooked in a normal … Read more
