A fresh spin: Silky cloth from sour milk

A fresh spin: Silky cloth from sour milk

Anke Domaske’s discovery may have create a giant eco-opportunity for both farmer and fiber-makers around the world. Domaske’s cloth fibers are made from all natural resources, without any chemicals. In the entire process, Domaske only uses waste milk, and she said it...
Lifeline to keep children afloat

Lifeline to keep children afloat

Philippines ranks high in terms of people who died from drowning, and of which, children are the most vulnerable. A recent study released by the World Health Organization (WHO) showed that an average of 2,496 people die in the Philippines due to drowning every year...
Water-filtering system a splash hit

Water-filtering system a splash hit

According to a 2015 report from the World Health Organization (WHO), 1.8 billion people around the world use a drinking water source contaminated with faeces. While tap water is unsafe, water purification systems and bottled water are not affordable for everyone...
Plumbing for better health and hygiene

Plumbing for better health and hygiene

Módulo Sanitario is a program run by Horizonte de Máxima that seeks to resolve the sanitation needs of families living in informal settlements, and contribute to their health and hygiene. They have already improved the lives of 61 households at the moment. According...