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EMAS: Mobile School for Water Sanitation

For over twenty years, EMAS, or Mobile School for Wter Sanitation, located in Bolivia, has had one goal, "to provide access to safe drinking water, to as many people worldwide."  Based on concepts and technologies that begun with founder Wolfgang Buchner, EMAS is based on the principle of "helping people help themselves." 

"Frugal Engineering" with a Commons Twist

Last month, Wired Magazine, featured an article discussing successful ways to help developing countries at a cost effective price. David Wolman, the author of "Want to Help Developing Countries? Sell Them Good Stuff- Cheap", brought to light many companies which are starting a new business model. 

Potable Water

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Wastewater Treatment

Technology which uses the arid regions as natural evaporators for salt production from sea water and waste treatment.

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Wacky Technology Wednesday: SteriPEN

Water. It is a proven fact that humans need water in order to survive. However, most people take this precious life-giving resource for granted. According to an UNESCO study, over two million tons of waste is dumped into the world's rivers and lakes every day, and more than 50 percent of all of the world's water resources are polluted or running dry.

Featured Website Friday: charity: water

charity:water is a non-profit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations.
"It’s hard not to think about water today. In the western world, we face growing concerns about our stewardship of the world’s most precious resource. There’s talk of shortages, evidence of reservoirs and aquifers drying up, and of course, plenty of people who simply don’t care.

But forget about us.

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