We love the innovative biogas pit latrines being pioneered by Soft Power Health and Education in Jinja, Uganda, and by other projects in sub-saharan Africa. This invention not only disposes of, but actually utilises human waste (yes – of the toilet variety) to benefit small communities.
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Biogas Pit Latrine in Jinja
Oct 10, 2011 11:46:43 AM
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Brazil Finds a Better Way to Stay Safe
Mar 1, 2011 4:16:01 PM
Rubber-tapping in the Amazonian rainforest: a century ago it was a booming business and a livelihood for local people, but it has since given way to the development of cheaper, oil-based synthetic rubber materials. Now, in its progressive approach to both health and poverty, Brazil is reviving the practice of rubber-tapping in order to produce that much sought after commodity – the condom.
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Wearunique at the Polkadot Night
Dec 16, 2010 11:44:35 PM
Wearunique was one of the proud sponsors of the Polkadot Night, held at Milan's ATM Bar.
The main theme of the event were the creations of young Milanese duo 01mathery, otherwise known as Matteo and Erika two young underggraduates in Design from the Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA) in Milan.
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The main theme of the event were the creations of young Milanese duo 01mathery, otherwise known as Matteo and Erika two young underggraduates in Design from the Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA) in Milan.
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10 Places to Visit Before they Vanish
Nov 29, 2010 12:04:54 AM
Whether it's rising sea levels, desertification, torrential monsoons, melting glaciers or ocean acidification, climate change is rapidly altering the landscape of our planet. We may be one of the last generations to see some of the Earth's most cherished places. Here's our list of 10 places to see before they vanish.
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Green Friday
Nov 25, 2010 12:17:08 AM
Is there anyone that doesn't know what Black Friday is? For those of you who don't know, it's the first Friday after Thanksgiving in the US, and traditionally the start of the Christmas shopping season.
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