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