A Bangladeshi Inventor Designed Affordable DIY Coolers for the Poor
Mishal Omar — June 13, 2016 — Eco
References: cdn.bigweb.bd & mashable
Outside of North America, most countries in the world do not have widespread air conditioning and these zero-electricity DIY coolers will help to relieve overheated homes.
For reasons such as poverty, a lack of need or just the fact that it is not a norm, air conditioning is only very common in certain areas of North America. While this may be good for the environment, it can be extremely hard on poor people who live in poorly insulated housing, hot climates and who work hard all day. Bangladeshi inventor Ashis Paul created this simple yet highly effective zero-electricity DIY cooling system that would be affordable for these communities. The system works by recycling pop bottles, cutting them open and having them funnel the warm air outside to cool it down. This air enters the home and can reduce temperatures by five degrees Celsius. So far this ingenious design has been installed in more than 25,000 homes in Bangladesh's poor communities.
This zero-electricity cooling system is affordable, efficient and can improve the quality of life for many poor communities around the world.
For reasons such as poverty, a lack of need or just the fact that it is not a norm, air conditioning is only very common in certain areas of North America. While this may be good for the environment, it can be extremely hard on poor people who live in poorly insulated housing, hot climates and who work hard all day. Bangladeshi inventor Ashis Paul created this simple yet highly effective zero-electricity DIY cooling system that would be affordable for these communities. The system works by recycling pop bottles, cutting them open and having them funnel the warm air outside to cool it down. This air enters the home and can reduce temperatures by five degrees Celsius. So far this ingenious design has been installed in more than 25,000 homes in Bangladesh's poor communities.
This zero-electricity cooling system is affordable, efficient and can improve the quality of life for many poor communities around the world.
Trend Themes
1. Zero-electricity Cooling Systems - Innovative DIY cooling systems that require no electricity are emerging to address the lack of widespread air conditioning in many parts of the world.
2. Affordable Cooling Solutions - The development of low-cost cooling solutions can help alleviate the high temperatures and improve living conditions for impoverished communities.
3. Sustainable Cooling Technologies - Environmentally-friendly cooling technologies that reduce energy consumption and reliance on electricity are gaining popularity as a sustainable alternative to traditional cooling methods.
Industry Implications
1. Home Improvement - The home improvement industry can benefit from the demand for affordable cooling solutions that can be implemented in poorly insulated housing.
2. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy sector can explore opportunities to develop zero-electricity cooling systems as a sustainable alternative to conventional cooling technologies.
3. Social Innovation - Social innovation organizations can play a role in promoting and distributing DIY cooling systems to impoverished communities, thereby improving their quality of life.
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