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The Appropriate Technology Collaborative is an American non-profit dedicated to designing everyday technologies for the global poor. [ 1 ] Some ATC Projects are open to US volunteer participation.
Appropriate technology has been used to address issues in a wide range of fields. Well-known examples of appropriate technology applications include: bike- and hand-powered water pumps (and other self-powered equipment), the bicycle, the universal nut sheller, self-contained solar lamps and streetlights, and passive solar building designs.
This category includes organizations and educational departments which have a major focus on appropriate technology. It does not necessarily mean that they all hold similar views on this topic. Many other organizations also use or advocate such technologies, although they may not be a major focus.
Appropriate technology is designed to promote decentralized, labor-intensive, energy-efficient and environmentally sound businesses. [24] Carroll Pursell says that the movement declined from 1965 to 1985, due to an inability to counter advocates of agribusiness , large private utilities, and multinational construction companies. [ 25 ]
Pages in category "Appropriate technology" The following 98 pages are in this category, out of 98 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) is an American organization headquartered in Butte, Montana, that is dedicated to appropriate technology and sustainability. Projects specifically deal with sustainable energy , sustainable agriculture and food, sustainable living , farm energy, and climate change .
Some appropriate technology water supply measures include: Deep wells with submersible pumps in areas where the groundwater (aquifers) are located at depths >10 m. Shallow wells with lined walls and covers. Rainwater harvesting systems with an appropriate method of storage, especially in areas with significant dry seasons.
In 2009, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers created a website to pull together the disparate sources of information on appropriate technology and solutions in global development. The site aggregated information, hosted a library of often little-known technologies, and offered tools to enable collaboration among development teams ...