List of appropriate technologies
Appropriate technology (AT) is technology that is designed to be "appropriate" to the context of its use. This page lists some examples of appropriate technologies for sustainable living.
Solar devices
[edit | edit source]- Solar still
- Solar dehydrator
- Solar hot water system
- Solar cooker
- Photovoltaic system / Solar panels
- Solar water disinfection / pasteurization
Water devices
[edit | edit source]- Rainwater harvester / catchment systems
- Water filters
- Water quality testing
- Greywater system
- Water pump
- First-flush device
Alternative Building
[edit | edit source]- Natural paints
- Thermal curtains
- Bamboo construction
- Ecoladrillo walls
- Straw bale construction
- Adobe
- Cobb
- Cob bench
- Yurts
- Wattle and daub
- Earthships
Urban agriculture
[edit | edit source]- Vertical gardens
- Aquaponics
- Greenhouses
- Living roofs
- Community garden
- Vermicompost system
- Compost bin
- Compost pile
Bike power
[edit | edit source]- Bike trailers
- Pedal powered generator
- Bike blender
- Pedal powered tools
- Pedal powered home appliances
Cooking
[edit | edit source]Compost uses
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