by russs.net | Mar 25, 2015 | - Reflections
The other day I went up the mountain here in Bali to learn the ancient art of Take Sumi. Take Sumi, is essentially activated bamboo charcoal– a special type of charcoal making that was taught to this village by a group of 80 year old Japanese masters who came...
by russs.net | Mar 15, 2015 | - Reflections
Its been 11 days now here in Bali. Things have been unfolding with remarkable flow. . Bali is beautiful, but it is also troubled with the blights of development. And the people who live here are overwhelmingly conscious of this. It reminds me much of Sagada...
by russs.net | Feb 27, 2015 | - Reflections
Yes, “Evil” is a strong word– especially for a seemingly banal and even benevolent activity that we all aspire to participate in. However, after several years of working closely with waste, up-cycling and recycling, I have serious doubts about...
by russs.net | Jan 8, 2015 | - Reflections, Trashure
by russs.net | May 16, 2014 | - Bottle Building, - Reflections, -Ecobricks
Our VEB intro movie is now complete! A massive collaborative effort on the part of our volunteer Ecobrick team has resulted in this short and sweet little movie that sums up the core concepts of Ecobricks in less than three minutes. That’s pretty good...
by russs.net | Oct 6, 2013 | - Milstein Modules, - Reflections
We’re investigating the efficacy of Ecobricks as a community solution to solid waste in the Northern Philippines. Ecobricks are made by packing solid a PET bottle with non-recyclable, non-biodegradables (i.e. plastic, cellophanes, styrofoam, etc). An essential...