William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer spoke at MIT. They were introduced by Amy Smith of D-Lab

William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer spoke at MIT. They were introduced by Amy Smith of D-Lab

William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer spoke at MIT. They were introduced by Amy Smith of D-Lab

William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer spoke at MIT. They were introduced by Amy Smith of D-Lab

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and Viessmann Group leaders jointly announced a major gift to the University to fund an endowment propelling one of the institution’s newest and most innovative academic initiatives.

William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer spoke at MIT. They were introduced by Amy Smith of D-Lab

One of the best examples of recycling and low-tech sustainable practices: Used dialysis barrels connected to form a functioning rainwater collection and storage system.

William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer spoke at MIT. They were introduced by Amy Smith of D-Lab

William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer spoke at MIT. They were introduced by Amy Smith of D-Lab

The results of water powered cleaning. Hanging out to dry. Blankets and carpets drying on a line thanks to the breeze and sun.

William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer spoke at MIT. They were introduced by Amy Smith of D-Lab

William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer spoke at MIT. They were introduced by Amy Smith of D-Lab

William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer spoke at MIT. They were introduced by Amy Smith of D-Lab

William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer spoke at MIT. They were introduced by Amy Smith of D-Lab

William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer spoke at MIT. They were introduced by Amy Smith of D-Lab

William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer spoke at MIT. They were introduced by Amy Smith of D-Lab

William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer spoke at MIT. They were introduced by Amy Smith of D-Lab

William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer spoke at MIT. They were introduced by Amy Smith of D-Lab

William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer spoke at MIT. They were introduced by Amy Smith of D-Lab

William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer spoke at MIT. They were introduced by Amy Smith of D-Lab

William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer spoke at MIT. They were introduced by Amy Smith of D-Lab

William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer spoke at MIT. They were introduced by Amy Smith of D-Lab

William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer spoke at MIT. They were introduced by Amy Smith of D-Lab

William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer spoke at MIT. They were introduced by Amy Smith of D-Lab

William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer spoke at MIT. They were introduced by Amy Smith of D-Lab

William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer spoke at MIT. They were introduced by Amy Smith of D-Lab

William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer spoke at MIT. They were introduced by Amy Smith of D-Lab

William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer spoke at MIT. They were introduced by Amy Smith of D-Lab

William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer spoke at MIT. They were introduced by Amy Smith of D-Lab

William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer spoke at MIT. They were introduced by Amy Smith of D-Lab

William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer spoke at MIT. They were introduced by Amy Smith of D-Lab

William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer spoke at MIT. They were introduced by Amy Smith of D-Lab

One of the projects I'm involved with is the design of a biodigester to be used in Madagascar. Our goal is to encourage community members to switch from firewood to biodigester-generated methane gas for cooking. The widespread use of firewood is causing deforestation, ecological, and air quality issues, and it is time consuming and dangerous to gather the wood. The units can be assembled from readily available materials, and use animal and plant waste for fuel. Here is our prototype of the biodigester, which is currently set up at Wangari Gardens in Washington, DC.

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