Appropedia is a dynamic and open library wiki, focused on success in two core initiatives:

  • Reduce poverty through International Development
  • Increase Sustainability through the use of Appropriate Technology

Learn more about Appropedia's vision and mission at our Mission page.


The material on this site is here free (as in speech) for your use! Use the search box below (or at left), click on one of the categories in the table below, or browse all categories and all 14,284 articles. If you don't find what you're looking for, we would appreciate it if you would let us know on our Requested content page.

New Dawn composting toilet at a demonstration center in Costa Rica, helping treat human waste and provide fertilizer with a reduced bacteria count.
Main Areas Appropedia News
Project:

In-country and academic projects, such as Bathing water project, Madura, Indonesia, 2000 and UTC Solar Distiller

Organization:
such as Demotech, Practical Action and AIDG
Topic:
Public education and discourse topics, Subject matter articles, e.g. Photovoltaics and Rainwater
Program:
Schools, Summer Intensives, Classes, Workshops, such as Parras
How to:
Step by step instructions, from how to Weld wood, to constructing a Home biogas system
Thesis:
Thesis papers: Make your thesis more accessible than in your university library, e.g. Water management & culture in Indonesian cities
Coordination:
Collaborate on events, publications, projects here, e.g. Car-Free Day

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