Category Archives: bottle towers

Malnutrition rising, although low-tech technology for fresh food production exists (Willem Van Cotthem)

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

Did you read my preceding post on this blog : http://www.irinnews.org/Report/95528/ETHIOPIA-Poor-rains-prompt-calls-for-more-food-assistance ETHIOPIA: Poor rains prompt calls for more food assistance ………………………………… Did you read the following paragraphs ? “Malnutrition rising Already, the number of malnourished people is rising, said OCHA’s … Continue reading →

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Bottle or pot towers to combat malnutrition in the drylands (Willem Van Cotthem)

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

Only two photos to show that it is possible to combat malnutrition everywhere on earth, even in the driest places :  teach people how to set up their own bottle or pot towers and have them growing fresh vegetables and … Continue reading →

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Nutrition crisis in Sahel : shipping food or growing it locally ? (Boston.com / Willem Van Cotthem)

Posted on May 12, 2012 by

Read at : http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2012/05/food_and_nutrition_crisis_in_s.html Food and nutrition crisis in Sahel region of Africa A potentially catastrophic food crisis in the Sahel region of West and Central Africa could affect as many as one million children. The food and nutrition crisis … Continue reading →

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A sustainable development jewel in written form (Newsline / Zahra ALI)

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

Read at : http://www.newslinemagazine.com/2012/02/re-use-recycle-and-produce-bottle-gardening-in-karachi/ Reuse, Recycle and Produce: Bottle Gardening in Karachi By Zahra Ali A new generation of green thumbs: Students pose with their base pots and a plastic bottle filled with potting mix (left). Photo: Yasir Husain In … Continue reading →

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