Global Ecovillage Network/Solution Library/Waterboxx helps green the deserts

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To use economical and sustainable methods to green the deserts A simple box device placed over a plant stores water and creates additional condensation encouraging plant to grow with strong deep roots

The Groasis Waterboxx is an instrument that supports plants and trees to survive in difficult circumstances without using groundwater or electricity. It collects water by catching rainwater, and also by producing and catching water from condensation. It subsequently distributes the collected water over an extended period, to the tree growing in the center of the Waterboxx.

Furthermore, it stimulates the capillary formation of the soil; prevents the evaporation of groundwater; steadies the temperature around the roots; fights competitive weeds near the planted tree; and can even prevent damage by rodents. In this way, the Groasis Waterboxx stimulates optimal growth of the young tree.

• Ecology
  • Ecosystem Restoration
  • Seeds, Food & Soil
  • Water Cycles

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRF2bUBPA90
• http://www.groasis.com/en