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in bangladesh, new eco-friendly kiln to lower air pollution
UNDP points out that nearly 90% of bricks made in bangladesh, are made in old kilns which are also a large part of the reason why himalayan glaciers are melting.
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in indonesia, recycled newspaper flip-flops create sustainable jobs
the creative workshop creates various unique handmade products made from recycled and up-cycled newspapers and other natural materials.
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in afghanistan and kenya, amazing low-tech DIY internet
FabFi is an ambitious project which is creating Internet networks for eastern afghanistan whose main components can be built out of trash. it’s low-tech, it’s simple, and it works.
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anchalee saengtai: a thai sculptor who transforms spare parts into jumbo ‘robots’
anchalee saengtai is a thai sculptor who transforms automobile and truck spare parts into amazing, jumbo autobots.
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the sahrawis of algeria recycle plastic bottles into beautiful jewellery to raise awareness about their displacement
florie salnot is working with the sahrawis of algeria to find a creative yet economic solution to raising awareness about their displacement.
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innovative challenge calls on students to design a smart solution to protect vulnerable coastal communities
the better world challenge is offering young innovators a chance to win $1000 to pursue a design solution, which will protect vulnerable coastal communities from climate change.
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how nuru lights markets LEDs via network of micro-entrepreneurs
the nuru portable LED lights are charged by pedal-operated generators and sold by local entrepreneurs backed by microfinance. currently in india and parts of africa, nuru is looking to expand to new markets.
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honduran high schooler’s low-cost eye-controlled interface
luis cruz is a honduran high-schooler who has come up with his own low-cost eye-controlled interface.
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Made in MIMBRE: handcrafted sustainable furniture from chile
Made in MIMBRE is a lighting and furniture collection designed from chilean woven wicker and fast-growing materials such as bamboo.
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mobiCINE: taking film distribution to rural africa…using motorcycles equipped with laptops
a new mobile cinema project, is planting roots in a few african countries, with the goal being to, essentially, bring the theatrical experience to areas in which theatrical exhibition doesn’t exist for any number of reasons – mostly economic.
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mexican designers and artists bring innovation to the pottery tradition of oaxaca
a group of designers are teaming up with artisans from the oaxaca region of mexico to host a program that will provide training, collaboration, promotion and fair commercialization of their work.
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the phat phat boats of india: ingenious steam-powered toy boats
the iconic Indian ‘phat phat boat,’ a cheap kids’ toy sold at festivals is part of arvind gupta’s lovely collection of toys made from trash.