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Innovative dustbins- use of DOKO |
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I had recently been to an educational tour to Western Nepal. There in a tourist place, Pokhara, I saw amazing and innovative dustbins for waste disposal. Traditionally used and known as "doko", a doko is a carrrier made of bamboo. It is mostly used for carrying goods like fodders and forages in villages of Nepal. A doko is very native as it is rarely found in any parts of the world. The advantages of using doko as a dustbin are
I hope you found it interesting. Happy to share it with you all. Traveling is a great way to learn. Keep traveling and keep learning. :) |
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nice one... travelling is best way of gain knowledge.
Posted 28-06-2014 02:01
I love those kinds of things. I'm pretty familiar to Doko because I was born in Thailand there were lots of thai traditional bamboo basket all around. My mom loves them :)
Posted 27-06-2014 09:38
Thank you Ishwora, Pratap, yes it is near Fewa lake. Tunza Ecogeneration, I think you are right. Preservation of old native things as well.
Posted 26-06-2014 22:33
These look nice. I like the texture of the bin. I think it's a good way to conserve traditional goods in the new way! :D
Posted 26-06-2014 11:06
Doko has been our traditional dustbin. Thanks Smriti di for sharing it .
Posted 26-06-2014 00:43
Well shared Smriti, its amazing you noticed dustbin while enjoying beautiful Pokhara. If I am not wrong its near Phewa Lake.
truly inspirational work from the local people,
Posted 26-06-2014 00:11
Thanks for reading my article.
Posted 25-06-2014 22:35
Bamboo dustbins in nature rich Nepal are a welcome step by the municipality.
Well reported Smriti.
Posted 25-06-2014 21:23
Glad to know about these sustainable dustbins called doko. They indeed look nice. Yes , travelling is always a great learning opportunity .Thanks for sharing your experience , Smriti.
Posted 25-06-2014 20:20
thanks for the article
Posted 25-06-2014 20:11
Yup Smriti di.Traveling gives us knowledge that we never think of... Thanks foe sharing.
Posted 25-06-2014 18:15