Open-Source Farm Technology Feeds The Developing World

ECHO, farming, open-source technology, agriculture, developing nations

The ECHO Global Farm & Nursery in Fort Meyers trains aid workers how to operate a farm built around sustainable principles and open-source technology. Read more →

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Amid Tech-Forward South China, A Traditional Eco-Village

Chiangliu temple

The traditional village of Changliu is only 90 minutes northeast of Guangzhou, but a world away from urban China -- and at $16 USD/day, an eco-tourist's dream. Read more →

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Farmed Fish Float (Almost) Free In Clever Geodesic Domes

Aquapod partially submerged

The Aquapod is a floating mesh sphere (inspired by the geodesic dome) for the open ocean that offers a greener, more humane alternative to near-shore farming. Read more →

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Fish From The Sky, With Veggies: The Globe Greenhouse

Globe/Hedron Greenhouse

A greenhouse designed for urban rooftops makes use of a bamboo-based geodesic dome to house an aquaponic system capable of feeding four families year round. Read more →

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