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cotton to clutch: how it’s made

wed, 01 may 2019 12:00:23 +0000

living threads co. is an environmentally friendly and social impact-focused woman owned business, based out of washington, d.c. living threads co. is set out to improve the livelihoods of artisans practicing traditional crafts in guatemala, nicaragua, nepal, and india. the artisans source all of the product materials locally, minimizing the environmental impact many businesses take on in order to transport raw materials. additionally, living threads co. only uses eco-dyes made from foraged plants, beans, etc, eliminating the potential for harmful chemical runoff that may otherwise occur throughout the dyeing process. on top of that, living threads co. employs artisans in historically oppressed communities, such as native mayans in guatemala, and supports the use of traditional crafts, like the backstrap loom, in an effort to preserve the culture that is quickly fading. this allows their artisans to maintain cultural practices while also gaining an income.

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homes made of waste in guatemala

wed, 05 dec 2012 10:00:32 +0000

old tires, glass bottles and plastics might be considered useless in some parts of the world, but in others, they’re valuable building materials. an ngo in guatemala inspires volunteers to build sustainable, green homes, and even pay for them! the small town of san juan is now home to energy self-sufficient schools and homes based on a revolutionary recycling concept.

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michigan researches remote medicine to rescue rural communities

mon, 08 aug 2011 11:30:56 +0000

young university of michigan engineers take technology to the remote and needy. michigan engineering m-heal student team travels to guatemala to meet with doctors and nurses in rural areas and gather information for a remote stethoscope project they are working on back in ann arbor.

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michigan engineering builds hand-woven wind turbines in guatemala

wed, 20 jul 2011 14:36:57 +0000

university of michigan bluelab engineering students develop a wind turbine in a guatemalan village using only locally available materials and hand-woven fabric.

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