Living in a straw bale house. What on Earth Georgia, ep. 6

When I go to the other World, I want nothing to be left behind, says David Chachanidze who lives in a house made out of straw bales. 

Read the article:

• Living in a house made out of straw

Construction and demolition waste frequently makes up to 30% of the total waste received at landfills all over the world. If we don’t want the landfills to get full of concrete, we need to think about possibilities, how to recycle such waste, or not create it at all. David Chachanidze is among the few in Georgia who is trying to deal with this problem. Together with his wife, he has built three houses  – all out of natural materials: wood, lime, earth, and straw bales. Such a house, when deconstructed, decomposes itself in just one year.

The reason for building houses out of natural materials is not only environmental but also medical. As a doctor, David Chachanidze explains the health problems that can be caused by houses made out of synthetic materials. 

Useful links:

• Straw bale house Wikipedia
• David´s natural cosmetics Bamus
• Contact on David Chachanidze
• Short movie in Russian about David Chachanidze, his wife Tina Samadashvili and their straw bale house

Developing ecotourism in Georgia. What on Earth Georgia, ep. 12

In a new episode of the What on Earth Georgia podcast, we are joined by Olaf Malver an expert and consultant who talks about the benefits of developing ecotourism in Georgia

Eco-village is a model for better future. What on Earth Georgia, ep. 11

Eco-village is a model for a better future in Georgia, members of the International Eco-Community Project in Caucasus believe. Their aim is to create a self-sustainable community that leaves minimum negative impact on the environment

Reducing toxic emissions with biodiesel. What on Earth Georgia, ep. 10

In a new episode of the What on Earth Georgia environmental podcast, we will discuss how can using biodiesel reduce air pollution and which companies produce biodiesel in Georgia

Fighting for energy sector diversification. What on Earth Georgia, ep. 9

Mariam Devidze, a specialist on climate change from the environmental organization Green Alternative explains why solar panel systems need to be developed in Georgia and how the energy sector can be diversified

Pumping water with solar energy. What on Earth Georgia, ep. 8

Solar-powered water pipes could bring water to remote villages, says Mahsa Iarmohammadi who, together with her husband, runs a solar-powered pipes’ enterprise in Georgia

Are e-scooters eco-friendly?What on Earth Georgia, ep. 7

E-scooters have become a popular public transport alternative in Georgia as many perceive them as both a convenient and environmentally friendly way of moving around the city

Safe cycling in Tbilisi. What on Earth Georgia, ep.5

The new episode of What on Earth Georgia explores the opportunities for riding a bicycle in Tbilisi and talks to Caucasus Cycling Network about the benefits of swapping car for cycling

Community gardening in the city. What on Earth Georgia, ep.4

Environmental benefits and rules of community gardening in Tbilisi are the focus of the new episode of JAMnews podcast What On Earth Georgia

Eating vegan in Tbilisi. What on Earth Georgia podcast, ep. 3

In the new episode of the JAMnews podcast What on Earth Georgia, German activist Marlene Böhm offers advice on how to be vegan in Tbilisi

Environmentally conscious parenthood. What On Earth Georgia podcast, ep.2:

How to be an environmentally conscious parent and make the world a better place for future generations? Environmentally conscious motherhood in the second episode of What on Earth Georgia podcast

Parki Ar Minda, waste reduction and recycling. What on Earth Georgia podcast, ep. 1

What to do once your bin is full? Is it possible to shop without using plastic bags in Georgia? JAMnews podcast, episode one: waste reduction and recycling with ‘Parki Ar Minda’