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- Bike trailer
- Biochar
- Biogas from human waste
- Biointensive farming
- Bolas de semillas
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[edit | edit source]- Secondary wastewater treatment
- Slow sand filtration
- Solar cooker
- Solar dehydrator
- Solar distillation
- Solar energy
- Solar hot water system
- Solar power tower
- Solar water disinfection
- Straw bale construction
- Swales
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[edit | edit source]Categorization
[edit | edit source]Agriculture and food production
[edit | edit source]- Aquaponics
- Biochar
- Biointensive farming
- Bolas de semillas
- Community gardens
- Direct seeding
- Drip irrigation
- Greenhouses
- Herb spirals
- Irrigation
- Vertical gardens
- Homemade Wheel Hoe
Water management and treatment
[edit | edit source]- Basic rainwater collection calculations
- Greywater
- Rainwater harvesting
- Slow sand filtration
- Secondary wastewater treatment
- Treatment ponds
- Water filter
- Water pumps
- Water quality testing
- Ceramic water filters
Renewable energy and heating
[edit | edit source]- Anaerobic digestion
- Biogas from human waste
- Combined heat and power system
- Heat pump
- Hydropower
- Microhydro
- Photovoltaics
- Solar cooker
- Solar dehydrator
- Solar distillation
- Solar energy
- Solar hot water system
- Solar power tower
- Solar water disinfection
- Wind energy conversion system
- Windmills
- CCAT Solar Charging Station
- Heat exchangers
Construction and building materials
[edit | edit source]- Cloche
- Cob bench
- Earthen ovens
- Earthships
- Ecoladrillo
- Living roof
- Natural paints
- Reflective materials
- Straw bale construction
- Thermal curtains
- Yurts
- Flock House
Waste management and recycling
[edit | edit source]Transportation and mobility
[edit | edit source]Human and mechanical power
[edit | edit source]- Human power
- Mechanical pedal powered devices
- Pedal powered generator
- Pedal powered tool
- 3D printed digital balance
- How to Build a Mechanically Powered Battery Charger for LED Lighting
Household utilities and appliances
[edit | edit source]Food production and preservation
[edit | edit source]Shelter and housing
[edit | edit source]Resources and knowledge sharing
[edit | edit source]Recommendations
[edit | edit source]Agriculture and Food Production
[edit | edit source]- Agroforestry systems: combining trees and crops for improved soil health and biodiversity.
- Permaculture design: implementing sustainable landscapes that mimic natural ecosystems.
- Aquaculture: sustainable fish farming practices that complement aquaponics.
- Mushroom cultivation: using agricultural by-products for growing edible mushrooms.
- Rain gardens: gardens designed to capture and use rainwater runoff, enhancing urban agriculture.
- Pest-repelling plants: growing specific plants to naturally deter pests in food production areas.
Water Management and Treatment
[edit | edit source]- Fog harvesting: collecting water from fog in arid environments.
- Constructed wetlands: using artificial wetlands to naturally filter wastewater.
- Dew collectors: systems designed to collect dew as a water source in dry regions.
- Permeable pavements: surfaces that allow rainwater to filter into the ground, reducing runoff and aiding groundwater recharge.
- Eco-friendly septic systems: systems designed for efficient and sustainable waste treatment in rural areas.
Renewable Energy and Heating
[edit | edit source]- Solar air heaters: passive systems to heat indoor air using solar energy.
- Biofuels production: small-scale production of biofuels from waste, such as biodiesel from cooking oil.
- Micro wind turbines: small, efficient wind turbines for individual or community energy needs.
- Geothermal heat pumps: using ground-source heat for efficient heating and cooling.
- Hydraulic ram pumps: pumps that use water pressure to move water to higher elevations without external energy.
- Solar thermal energy storage: storing solar heat for later use, particularly in colder climates.
Construction and Building Materials
[edit | edit source]- Compressed earth blocks: environmentally friendly building blocks made from local earth materials.
- Passive house design: techniques for constructing buildings with minimal energy needs.
- Rammed earth construction: using compacted earth as an affordable, low-energy building material.
- Green walls (living walls): vertical plant installations on buildings for insulation and air purification.
- Low-impact foundations: alternatives to concrete for environmentally friendly foundations.
- Sustainable insulation materials: using recycled or natural materials like wool or hemp for building insulation.
Waste Management and Recycling
[edit | edit source]- Biodigesters for solid waste: converting organic waste into energy and fertilizer.
- Plastics recycling units: small-scale systems to recycle plastics into usable materials or products.
- Waste-to-art: creating art or functional objects from recycled materials, promoting zero waste.
- Waste incinerators with filtration: incinerating waste with advanced filters to reduce pollution.
- Compostable packaging alternatives: using natural materials for packaging to reduce plastic waste.
Transportation and Mobility
[edit | edit source]- Electric cargo bikes: low-emission transportation for heavy or large loads.
- Solar-powered vehicles: small, solar-powered vehicles for sustainable transport.
- Electric bike conversions: kits to convert standard bikes into electric bikes.
- Efficient animal harnessing techniques: humane, optimized harnesses for animals in transport.
- Bamboo bicycles: lightweight, sustainable bicycles made from bamboo.
Human and Mechanical Power
[edit | edit source]- Pedal-powered water pumps: using pedal power to pump water for irrigation or household use.
- Hand-crank generators: portable generators powered by hand-cranking, useful for small devices.
- Treadle looms: foot-operated looms for weaving textiles, providing income and reducing reliance on electricity.
- Bicycle-powered blenders: blenders powered by bike pedals for use in areas without electricity.
- Portable solar charging stations: lightweight, foldable solar panels to charge devices.
Household Utilities and Appliances
[edit | edit source]- Solar-powered refrigeration: refrigeration units powered entirely by solar for remote areas.
- Eco-friendly water heaters: solar and heat pump hybrid water heaters for maximum efficiency.
- Charcoal-activated water filters: low-cost, portable water filters using activated charcoal.
- Dry composting toilets: composting toilets that don’t require water, reducing resource use.
- Rocket mass heaters: energy-efficient wood stoves with a thermal mass to retain and slowly release heat.
- Natural air coolers: passive air-cooling designs that use water evaporation for cooling without electricity.