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This Super Sherpa Climbed Everest 21 Times – Here’s His Eco Gadget Bag

10:37AM May 18, 2011 | Kelly Hodgkins

Earlier this week, Apa Sherpa reached the summit of Mount Everest for a record-breaking 21st time. Known as the “Super Sherpa”, Apa made his ascent with the Eco Everest Expedition, a team with a “leave no trace” outdoor ethic that is dedicated to cleaning up Everest. Since 2008, the group has brought down over 12 tons of garbage for disposal and four human bodies for burial. More »


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Solvatten Solar Jerrycan Purifies Water Using Nothing But Sunshine

3:30PM January 13, 2009 | Elaine Chow

Providing clean water is an integral part to any effort to raise third-world living standards. Solvatten, a Swedish-designed water purifier, does its job using nothing but a couple of hours in the sun.

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