Communities across Ireland are implementing new initiatives to combat the rising environmental and financial costs of fossil fuels. These efforts help them take control of their energy needs and

Communities across Ireland are implementing new initiatives to combat the rising environmental and financial costs of fossil fuels. These efforts help them take control of their energy needs and empower their communities.

This episode focuses on the Arann Islands and the Drombane Upperchurch Energy Tipperary (DUET) group, demonstrating how they've embraced new technologies to secure their energy future.

Published on February 4, 2014.

Gerhard Dust, an entrepreneur, was inspired by the 2010 Haiti earthquake. This led to a decade-long development of revolutionary polymeric concrete from desert sand and PET plastics. Hard as

Gerhard Dust, an entrepreneur, was inspired by the 2010 Haiti earthquake. This led to a decade-long development of revolutionary polymeric concrete from desert sand and PET plastics. Hard as granite and shaped like LEGO bricks, this innovation enables houses to be built in a single day. He applied this in Africa, fostering a local circular economy. His talk details this journey and its potential to transform construction.

Dr. Dust's career spanned construction and the book industry, notably as COO of Libri (1991-2008), known for automated distribution systems. Driven by the Haiti crisis, he founded PolyCare in 2010. The company's award-winning construction process has since earned over 20 international accolades. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.