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Positive Energy Territories take off in France

in Sustainable development by
Credit: spheric.ro

They are sailing into the wind in France. These more sober and cleaner models of development are territories with positive energy for a green growth. It is an integral plan that oscillates around six axes with concrete projects for a smooth energy and ecological transition. Currently, 442 communities have been involved in this process. Read more

Transforming plastic waste to roofs in Burkina Faso

in Waste Management by
calvin-tiam

If the project materialises, a whole population will be able to thank the genius of a young boy, who wanted to link ecology and improvement of living conditions. By collecting and merging tons of plastic waste that invade Ouagadougou, Calvin Tiam has succeeded in creating a new material that isolates four hundred times more than the simple metal sheet currently used on the top of the houses. Read more

Idénergie’s river turbine meets the electric needs of a residence

in Renewable Energy by
Photo: Idénergie

Pierre Blanchet wanted to save the planet by enrolling in a Master’s degree in renewable energies. A few years later, within Idénergie, he launched a small hydro that could replace noisy and polluting generators. And above all it will be 90 percent recyclable. Read more

Valerian: The organic garden that soothes souls and the earth

in Agriculture by
Pont passerelle en granit, Imperata cylindrica 'Red Dragon', Prunus incisa 'Kojo No Mai', Schoenoplectus

At the Jardin de Valériane which rides between Saint Etienne and the Rive-de-Gier in the Loire, talented owners have created a garden with beautiful herbaceous borders and superb shrubs. This organic garden has a wealth of vegetable material embellished with an astonishing use of colors. Read more

EcoHelmet: An ecological and foldable helmet for cyclists

in Innovation by
eco-helmet-grid

Cyclists and motorcyclists wearing helmets sometimes find it difficult to carry it with them. Such was the case for America’s Isis Shiffer who decided to invent an ecological helmet known as EcoHelmet. Read more

Wind power is gaining momentum in Scotland

in Renewable Energy by
energie-eolienne

October was an unusual month in Scotland. Thanks to its turbines and exceptional climatic conditions, the winds were so strong, that they were able to supply its entire households for more than a month. Read more

Kenya: 30,000 farmers equipped to thwart hunger and poverty

in Agriculture by

In Kenya’s Western Province; farmers were faced with various difficulties and cannot make both ends meet. Thanks to a threefold project, 30, 000 farmers can now improve their livelihood through sustainable farming practices and milk-water-carbon value creation. Read more

Blacksmith: a handcrafted sustainable coffee

in Sustainable development by
David Buehrer

There is neither aroma nor artificial additives in this Texan coffee. The cups are recycled or composted as well as the coffee beans and food waste are distributed to local farmers … More than just serving coffee, Blacksmith pays an undivided attention to the triple bottom-line; profit, people and planet. Read more

Renewable energy is world’s biggest source of electricity

in Renewable Energy by
babcock-ranch

An encouraging milestone has been reached in terms of renewable energy worldwide. According to the Medium-Term Market Report 2016 from the International Energy Agency (IEA), for the first time, renewable energy production capacity has exceeded that of coal in 2015. Read more

ITYF improves the life of 30,000 families in Peru

in Collaborative Economy by
ITYF Peru

In Peru, the main economic activities are mining, manufacturing, agriculture and fishing. Poverty level is around 26 % and there are some very poor Indigenous population in the Andes. A local NGO, ITYF, supported by Livelihoods, is helping to fight deforestation and improve the health of 30,000 families in Huancavelica and Ayacucho regions. Read more

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