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'''[[Bicycle technology]]''' ("biketech") is the extension of the basic components of bicycle construction to a larger field of uses. Power delivered to pedals (by arms, legs, or other source of motion), transmitted by bicycle chains, drive cables, and/or bicycle gears is applied to power machines or generate electricity. The supplied motion may be used for transport, pumping water, vacuum pumping, seed winnowing, blending food, mowing grass, spinning washing machines, and so on. Thus, without the infrastructure for electricity or internal combustion, the motive power of human beings can be multiplied and extended to alleviate tedious tasks in agriculture. '''([[Bicycle technology|more...]])'''
An '''[[Earthship]]''' is a type of home that takes care of its own needs with regard to energy, water, waste disposal and sometimes even food production. It achieves a high level of energy efficiency by using the sun's heat as much as possible and having heavy insulation. The idea is to have a home with no pipes or cables coming in or out: no electrical lines, sewage pipes, water mains
 
Earthships are intended to be built by people who are not trained builders.
 
Earthships are built of earth rammed into old tin cans or tires. This means the majority of building material is earth found on-site and the rest of it is recycled. These materials are cheap or free and can be used with very little energy-use or environmental impact.
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An Earthship is a type of home that takes care of its own needs with regard to energy, water, waste disposal and sometimes even food production. It achieves a high level of energy efficiency by using the sun's heat as much as possible and having heavy insulation. The idea is to have a home with no pipes or cables coming in or out: no electrical lines, sewage pipes, water mains

Earthships are intended to be built by people who are not trained builders.

Earthships are built of earth rammed into old tin cans or tires. This means the majority of building material is earth found on-site and the rest of it is recycled. These materials are cheap or free and can be used with very little energy-use or environmental impact. (more...)

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