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“These vertical, hydroponic, modular, low-energy, high-yield edible window gardens are built using low-impact or recycled local materials. Windowfarms is a vertical urban farming project for New York City apartment windows. The system is made from common water bottles and inexpensive parts available at hardware and hydroponic stores. It is supported by an information crowd-sourcing effort. […]
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“Is a mentoring programme offering comprehensive support for HIV-positive pregnant women and new mothers. Mentor mother Monoang Mohakala said, “in short, we see in them our input and they are HEROES in our lives.” Preventing the transmission of HIV from a mother to a child is a straightforward medical procedure. Its simplest application, a single […]
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“Saves and shares the heirloom seeds of their garden heritage, forming a living legacy that can be passed down through generations. It is the largest non-governmental seed bank in the United States. Their members have distributed an estimated 1 million samples of rare garden seeds since their founding nearly 35 years ago. Those seeds now […]
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“Made from seed husks and mushroom roots. EcoCradle™ performs similarly to synthetic foams, but it takes far less energy to produce, is made of natural materials and is eco-friendly every step of the way. It’s great for the environment since it’s made of agricultural by-products that come from renewable sources. This environmentally-friendly innovation is just […]
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“The best teachers and schools don’t exist where they’re needed most. Dr. Sugata Mitra, Chief Scientist at NIIT, is credited with the discovery of Hole-in-the-Wall. NIIT is an information technology global education and training company headquartered in Gurgaon, India. Professor Mitra was recently described as a polymath by the University of London and his 30 […]
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