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Bicimolino at Global Food Crisis Fund, photo by Cheryl Brumbaug-Cayford |
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| Description |
A Guatamalan cooperative manufactures farming implements from abandoned and rusting bicycle parts. A bike-powered grain grinder, called a "Bici-molino." |
| Editor's Comments
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We are seeking direct links to the manufactures and/or designers so this solution may be more easily accessed. Please contact us if you have information |
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Agriculture |
| Other Purposes
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Agriculture, Economic Development, Environmental, Environmental Preservation |
| Climate |
Cold, Dry/Arid, Temperate, Tropical |
| Emphasis |
Individuals, Industries |
| Effort to Implement
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Moderate |
| Maximum Cost |
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| Why |
Saves time and resources while recycling and creating new streams of income.
Bici-molino." is displayed at the Global Food Crisis Fund booth in the exhibit hall. Here Cody of Indiana tries it out, coached by Tom Benevento who works with the General Board's mission in Latin America. |
| URL(s) |
http://www.prodesis.chiapas.gob.mx/?download=2005-069.pdf
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| Resources |
Deep Economy The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future by Bill McKibben pg. 206 |
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