Graphene Sieves – Desalination
Researchers from the University of Manchester look at the potential of graphene sieves. These sieves can convert seawater into drinking water.
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Toys from Cardboard Boxes
A father from Henan, a central province in China makes toys using low cost materials. Using cardboard boxes, bottles, wood skewers, elastic bands, bottle caps, marbles and a whole lot of imagination. His goals was to encourage his daughter to spend less time in-front of a screen. The result was more quality time with his 5…
Zeer Pot Cold Storage
In 1995, Mohammed Bah Abba, a teacher from northern Nigeria, invented the Pot-in-Pot preservation cooling system also known as Zeer pot cold storage. His design consists of five simple items: – two clay pots, sand, water and a cloth cover. By combining these simple items Mohammed produced a cool chamber or refrigerator for desert regions…
Tour Guides – Unseen & Invisible
Tours guides by Unseen Tours started in London in 2010. This exceptional social enterprise was the brainchild of The Sock Mob (a volunteer meetup group). This volunteer network engages with people living on the streets of London. They train formerly homeless people to become tour guides. The guides train in several skills including public speaking,…
Binners’ Project – Vancouver, Canada
Binners’ Project supports the most marginalised people in urban areas. Helping them to create an income from the collection of redeemable containers and other things from bins. Enabling these groups of waste pickers to sustain their livelihood and to divert waste from landfills.
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Chewing Gum – Sustainable Alternatives
Chewing gum is consumed by millions of people every year. Over £14 billions spent on chewing gums globally. Like Marmite, you may love it or hate it. Singapore has banned its import since 1992. However, over £60 million was spent to clean up Britain’s streets of carelessly disposed of chewing gum in 2018. The mastication…
