It is a technology which is considering about community's political, environmental condition. so it is sustainable tech in region where people use that technology.
The ultimate goal of appropriate technology is to improve quality of human life.
It is also called 'human faced' technology'. (인간의 얼굴을 한 기술)
until now, many appropriate technology-product is developed.
For example, Q-drum, pot-in-pot cooler and life-straw.
Q-drum is kind of water tank which is very easy to carry.
pot-in-pot cooler is mini refrigerator without electricity.
life-straws purify dirty water through the straw.
Actually, appropriate technology can be simple technology and also simple design.
It is not highly advanced and difficult!!
One part of my major is membrane which can be used in filtration.
So i have lots of interesting about filtration product like life-straw.
wow!! i really like this posting . i also think appropriate technology is a best way to support the third world practically. as you said,that tech is for human truly!
답글삭제i want to study more about life straw.
Oh!! Thanks for good comments. life-straw is representative product in appropriate tech. so you can find easily about it! It is really awesome.
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