The Green Neighbors Education Committee, Inc.

We now have the opportunity to take action and launch Liberia into the 21st century by using GREEN technology and techniques to build a base for the natural ability of the people of Liberia to thrive! Step up to this challenge by learning what you can do to bring this positive change to West Africa.

We have identified several issues that are causing distress and even death in Liberia.  These issues are solvable right now! YOU can make that difference by choosing these few projects to sustainably develop solutions for.

1. Lack of access to safe and dependable electricity                                       

2. Improper disposal of human waste.

3. Not enough nutritious foods.

 

We believe that using well known, already developed, GREEN technology and techniques , is the simplest way to combat these problems.   These methods can easily be transferred to the Liberian people with the proper training and support which we will provide.

Suitable Sustainable GREEN Technology Solutions:

 

Electricity —train Liberians to Design, Assemble, Install, Maintain and Repair solar panels in Liberia. When assembled locally, provides jobs for local people. Renewable resource and non-polluting.

Riverine micro-hydroelectric – not a dam. River water is piped, or run in a canal, to a turbine which turns and generates electricity. The water can then be re-piped to the river and/or used for farming, human consumption or aquaculture ponds.

 

Passive Solar Biodigester – human, animal and plant waste can be placed in these devices. Bacterial action within kill most pathogens that are in human waste, such as cholera, reducing the likelihood of human contamination. Kills many pathogens that cause diarrhea, a major killer of children. As a by-product, the bacteria produce the biogas methane which can be burned for cooking, light and to produce electricity with a generator. The remaining mixture is an excellent organic fertilizer. Bio-digesters can be a variety of sizes.

 

Agriculture for local consumption – Plants that supply the nutritional needs of the local populace should be grown to provide proper sustenance. Not just for cash crops or for export. Strictly for local, and when sufficient amounts of produce are grown, for national Liberian consumption. This includes the use of gardens by everyone in the cities and rural areas.

 

Worm Farming (Vermiculture) – worms can be fed plant matter that humans do not consume. They produce casings (manure) which provide an excellent organic fertilizer. Worms can be fed to chickens and fish when there are a sufficient numbers of worms.

 

Aquaculture (fish farming) – fish are raised in a pond or tank. They produce an excellent source of protein and fats that humans require for good nutrition. Can be fed worms.

 

Aquaponics – plants are grown over an Aquaculture pond with their roots in the pond where they feed on fish waste material. This cleans the water making it safe for the fish and suitable for agriculture and/or return to the river.

 

Zero Energy homes - techniques to cool, warm and provide electricity.

 

Solar Personal Rapid Transit - Fast, ski-lift like, 4-6 person pod cars that leave main track for passenger transfer.