Comments on: 1 Liter of Light Project Illuminates Thousands of Filipino Homes With Recycled Bottles http://inhabitat.com/1-liter-of-light-project-illuminates-thousands-of-filipino-homes-with-recycled-bottles/ Green design & eco innovation for a better world Sun, 19 May 2013 18:10:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: MattF http://inhabitat.com/1-liter-of-light-project-illuminates-thousands-of-filipino-homes-with-recycled-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-391161 MattF Mon, 06 Aug 2012 12:52:32 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403123#comment-391161 Opening up the spaces would also increase the amount of heat entering the structure from the sun, as well as exposing the structure to wind and rain during storms. This solution provides light within the structure without exposing the structure. And yes, it does only work during the day, but if someone lives in a structure that is dark all day and all night, they would be so thankful to have light, even temporarily, during the day. This is a brilliant, simple, cost effective solution for a problem that most of us have never considered. Opening up the spaces would also increase the amount of heat entering the structure from the sun, as well as exposing the structure to wind and rain during storms. This solution provides light within the structure without exposing the structure. And yes, it does only work during the day, but if someone lives in a structure that is dark all day and all night, they would be so thankful to have light, even temporarily, during the day. This is a brilliant, simple, cost effective solution for a problem that most of us have never considered.

]]> By: thayk http://inhabitat.com/1-liter-of-light-project-illuminates-thousands-of-filipino-homes-with-recycled-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-390156 thayk Tue, 31 Jul 2012 05:48:33 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403123#comment-390156 a truly inspirational project that would benefit our societies and the world. a truly inspirational project that would benefit our societies and the world.

]]> By: alokkumar0102 http://inhabitat.com/1-liter-of-light-project-illuminates-thousands-of-filipino-homes-with-recycled-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-389865 alokkumar0102 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 05:25:13 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403123#comment-389865 Sparking Idea. In India, there is a river known as Ganga,the best part about Ganga is that it water remain germ free even after 5 or 6 years without treating with any chemicals. So what I mean is that here we can use this water without need of Bleaching powder. Sparking Idea. In India, there is a river known as Ganga,the best part about Ganga is that it water remain germ free even after 5 or 6 years without treating with any chemicals.
So what I mean is that here we can use this water without need of Bleaching powder.

]]> By: Joe D http://inhabitat.com/1-liter-of-light-project-illuminates-thousands-of-filipino-homes-with-recycled-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-389818 Joe D Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:22:23 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403123#comment-389818 You mean to tell me this does not work at night and only works during the day? Then a battery will be needed to store the energy? Waht's the point? Sounds costly to me. That doesn't make sense specially if these are for poor people. The spaces of the houses of those poor people are dark because they didn't put "openings" in them to allow daylight to come in. They enclosed it with concrete blocks and corrugated metal. It's all too easy to get carried away with "bright" objects such as these, but we need to step back and think about what the real problem here is. The real problem is poorly designed spaces for poor people. This can be solved by simply opening up the spaces, providing openings in those hollow block walls and let daylight into those spaces. This bottle solution is simply "green washing" it under the guise of re-using plastic bottles. If you open up the spaces, you get light from the sun during the day, then light from the moon during night. No need for collecting plastic bottles nor batteries. You mean to tell me this does not work at night and only works during the day? Then a battery will be needed to store the energy? Waht’s the point? Sounds costly to me. That doesn’t make sense specially if these are for poor people. The spaces of the houses of those poor people are dark because they didn’t put “openings” in them to allow daylight to come in. They enclosed it with concrete blocks and corrugated metal. It’s all too easy to get carried away with “bright” objects such as these, but we need to step back and think about what the real problem here is. The real problem is poorly designed spaces for poor people. This can be solved by simply opening up the spaces, providing openings in those hollow block walls and let daylight into those spaces. This bottle solution is simply “green washing” it under the guise of re-using plastic bottles. If you open up the spaces, you get light from the sun during the day, then light from the moon during night. No need for collecting plastic bottles nor batteries.

]]> By: catherinetodd2 http://inhabitat.com/1-liter-of-light-project-illuminates-thousands-of-filipino-homes-with-recycled-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-389460 catherinetodd2 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 06:21:10 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403123#comment-389460 Bleach keeps the algae out. True, the light does not work at night when there is no sun, but they are working on a way to store energy in a battery to counteract that. In the meantime, having light in a dark space during the day is a God send to the people who can't afford electricity! Bleach keeps the algae out.

True, the light does not work at night when there is no sun, but they are working on a way to store energy in a battery to counteract that. In the meantime, having light in a dark space during the day is a God send to the people who can’t afford electricity!

]]> By: muhammad ali http://inhabitat.com/1-liter-of-light-project-illuminates-thousands-of-filipino-homes-with-recycled-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-389272 muhammad ali Sun, 22 Jul 2012 17:01:59 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403123#comment-389272 it i very good system for poor families in the village it i very good system for poor families in the village

]]> By: ashcoft http://inhabitat.com/1-liter-of-light-project-illuminates-thousands-of-filipino-homes-with-recycled-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-389227 ashcoft Sun, 22 Jul 2012 03:24:53 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403123#comment-389227 I like this project, and maybe I'll try it in my home I like this project, and maybe I’ll try it in my home

]]> By: varanasiestate http://inhabitat.com/1-liter-of-light-project-illuminates-thousands-of-filipino-homes-with-recycled-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-389091 varanasiestate Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:54:01 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403123#comment-389091 Awesome story!! Its a very good example of reuse of waste material. The concept is very inspiring because almost every people throws used plastic bottle.kinds. We at Varanasi Estate are doing the same. Some of our posts on reuse and recycle of used materials are: http://www.varanasiestate.com/how-to-reduce-waste/ http://www.varanasiestate.com/about-upcycling/ Awesome story!! Its a very good example of reuse of waste material.
The concept is very inspiring because almost every people throws used plastic bottle.kinds. We at Varanasi Estate are doing the same. Some of our posts on reuse and recycle of used materials are:

http://www.varanasiestate.com/how-to-reduce-waste/
http://www.varanasiestate.com/about-upcycling/

]]> By: NickPiro http://inhabitat.com/1-liter-of-light-project-illuminates-thousands-of-filipino-homes-with-recycled-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-389082 NickPiro Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:38:45 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403123#comment-389082 Very inspiring! Kudos. Very inspiring! Kudos.

]]> By: jimmyatlas http://inhabitat.com/1-liter-of-light-project-illuminates-thousands-of-filipino-homes-with-recycled-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-389023 jimmyatlas Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:47:27 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403123#comment-389023 Wouldnt algae build up? Then you would have to replace the water with a pump, as it is permanently fixed in the roof... Am I wrong? Wouldnt algae build up? Then you would have to replace the water with a pump, as it is permanently fixed in the roof… Am I wrong?

]]> By: Marta Lett http://inhabitat.com/1-liter-of-light-project-illuminates-thousands-of-filipino-homes-with-recycled-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-388809 Marta Lett Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:31:08 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403123#comment-388809 So inspiring, so simple. Well done! So inspiring, so simple. Well done!

]]> By: Ahmad http://inhabitat.com/1-liter-of-light-project-illuminates-thousands-of-filipino-homes-with-recycled-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-388746 Ahmad Tue, 17 Jul 2012 08:54:17 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403123#comment-388746 mahusay na ideya Ako ay mula sa Arab mundo na ako ginagawa ngayon sa pag-imbento ng isang electric generator gumagana awtomatikong sa pamamagitan ng gravity at tubig Umaasa ako na Diyos rejoices Iovgueni lahat ng mahihirap sa mundo Dauatcm at ang iyong mga panalangin para sa mahihirap mahusay na ideya
Ako ay mula sa Arab mundo na ako ginagawa ngayon sa pag-imbento ng isang electric generator gumagana awtomatikong sa pamamagitan ng gravity at tubig
Umaasa ako na Diyos rejoices Iovgueni lahat ng mahihirap sa mundo
Dauatcm at ang iyong mga panalangin para sa mahihirap

]]> By: Nicole Abene http://inhabitat.com/1-liter-of-light-project-illuminates-thousands-of-filipino-homes-with-recycled-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-388719 Nicole Abene Tue, 17 Jul 2012 01:56:05 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403123#comment-388719 What an inspiring solution! What an inspiring solution!

]]> By: Alyssa Alimurung http://inhabitat.com/1-liter-of-light-project-illuminates-thousands-of-filipino-homes-with-recycled-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-388680 Alyssa Alimurung Mon, 16 Jul 2012 18:27:35 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403123#comment-388680 Awesome project! Awesome project!

]]> By: chinky http://inhabitat.com/1-liter-of-light-project-illuminates-thousands-of-filipino-homes-with-recycled-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-388676 chinky Mon, 16 Jul 2012 18:10:00 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403123#comment-388676 But this works only while the sun is up. What happens in the night? But this works only while the sun is up. What happens in the night?

]]> By: Mike Chino http://inhabitat.com/1-liter-of-light-project-illuminates-thousands-of-filipino-homes-with-recycled-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-388673 Mike Chino Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:27:47 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403123#comment-388673 This is an amazing project that offers a simple solution to a widespread problem! This is an amazing project that offers a simple solution to a widespread problem!

]]> By: Lori Zimmer http://inhabitat.com/1-liter-of-light-project-illuminates-thousands-of-filipino-homes-with-recycled-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-388668 Lori Zimmer Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:51:36 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403123#comment-388668 super cool super cool

]]> By: Mark Boyer http://inhabitat.com/1-liter-of-light-project-illuminates-thousands-of-filipino-homes-with-recycled-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-388667 Mark Boyer Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:46:08 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403123#comment-388667 Such a brilliant concept -- I love everything about this project! Such a brilliant concept — I love everything about this project!

]]> By: Yuka Yoneda http://inhabitat.com/1-liter-of-light-project-illuminates-thousands-of-filipino-homes-with-recycled-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-388666 Yuka Yoneda Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:43:43 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403123#comment-388666 Very impressive and props to Illac Diaz, who is working on many other positive initiative in the Philippines on top of this one! Very impressive and props to Illac Diaz, who is working on many other positive initiative in the Philippines on top of this one!

]]> By: Diane Pham http://inhabitat.com/1-liter-of-light-project-illuminates-thousands-of-filipino-homes-with-recycled-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-388665 Diane Pham Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:40:39 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=403123#comment-388665 Such an inspiring idea! Absolutely amazing! Such an inspiring idea! Absolutely amazing!

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