Se puede
Me gustó lo que Jorge Martínez dice sobre que “se puede”. Mucho para aprender por parte de todos. El video es de 2010, me gustaría saber en qué quedó el proyecto. Si alguien sabe, cuente.
View ArticleAgricultura urbana: el ejemplo realizado en Cuba
Documental en tres partes del desarrollo de la agricultura urbana en Cuba como respuesta a la necesidad de alimentar a su población. Parte 1 Parte 2 Parte 3
View ArticleA better world #19: destress and relax
Julia, 40, coach, Germany My approach to making the world a better place is to help busy professionals to de-stress with Mini-Retreats. Mini-Retreats are moments of relaxation you can enjoy while...
View ArticleA better world #20: quit the serious face and laugh
Brian, 40+, carpenter, UK “Only take the serious things in life seriously, laugh at the rest.” To find out more about the work Brian does take seriously, check his lovely wood work and photography.
View ArticleAgricultura urbana: el ejemplo de España
Otro ejemplo, esta vez, en España. Lo lindo de este video es que también muestra las propiedades terapéuticas y los beneficios sociales de la agricultura practicada de esta forma. Puedes ver otros...
View ArticleAgricultura urbana: esta vez en Perú
En este artículo y video se muestra como una comunidad en Perú transformó la basura en un oasis de agricultura urbana. En este video más extenso, entrevistan a participantes de la iniciativa "La...
View ArticleAre we finally becoming human?
These recent headlines... does it mean we’re finally evolving? * Costa Rica will close its zoos and free animals (Costa Rica cerrará sus zoos y liberará a los animales) * India declares dolphins...
View ArticleIf every adult had it that clear...
I’m thinking if there’s one good thing this generation did is having kids like these ones. If you wanted to have a clear picture about what’s going on in terms of politics and society in Egypt, ask...
View ArticleBack to bikes
I know I’m being a bit repetitive here, but I’m just obsessed with Amsterdam. I love the cities I’ve been living, but I wouldn’t mind spending some time in a place with so much water and bikes. Here’s...
View ArticleWhat's up with the bees? / ¿Qué pasa con las abejas?
For those who think all is lost when it comes to our environment, there’s good news: I keep on running into people concerned with the environment, people who are doing their share to change things,...
View ArticleOrganic gardening: dealing with pests II
Last year it was veggies vs. rabbits. This year grapes vs. birds. After several years of the vine only giving a bunch or two of grapes (which we didn’t even bothered to pick and graciously offered to...
View ArticleOverpopulated: hear the good news from a specialist
Always a positive outlook from Swedish statistician (and should-be-comedian) Hans Rosling: we’re a lot, but it’s not that bad. A documentary from the BBC - worth watching.
View ArticleAnd back to farming in the city: an example from the United States
They did it big time! Complete self-reliance in Los Angeles. See how they did it:
View ArticleCiclovida: organización que promueve el uso de la bicicleta
Ciclovida surge con el firme propósito de ayudar a los demás. Promover y apoyar políticas de movilidad urbana. Porque la bicicleta es el transporte que contribuye a lograr una ciudad limpia, a reducir...
View ArticleHow to build consumers out of citizens
The Century Of Self: Happiness Machines (Episode1) The Century of the Self is documentary series focused on how the work of Sigmund Freud and his nephew Edward Bernays influenced the way corporations...
View ArticlePlanta de Clasificación de Envases en Montevideo
Iniciativa de la Intendencia de Montevideo para la formalización de la gestión de residuos sólidos:
View ArticleBike ride around Richmond
When I discovered Let's Go Biking! I was thrilled to find tons of information on where to bike in and around Vancouver, for pleasure, and away from cars. Had to give it a try and the first ride was...
View ArticleOrganic gardening: dealing with pests III
Infested leaves There are few things as frustrating as seeing your beautiful plants eaten by bugs. After all the effort you put into composting and preparing the soil and taking care of the seeds and...
View ArticleVery smart Thai guy
In very simple words, a farmer from northern Thailand shows how senseless the rat race and over consumption. After giving a try to life in the city, advanced studies and purchased clothes, he listened...
View ArticleFinally! Vancouver will ban all food from trash
Small composters for apartments fit in a balcony This is a policy that should be implemented everywhere. Organic products don’t belong in the trash and should be composted. The city of Vancouver has...
View ArticleNature deficit disorder anyone?
Went to see a community screening of the documentary “Play again.” First time I heard the concept of “nature deficit disorder,” that is, that “human beings, especially children, are spending less time...
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