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In total, we supported in establishing or renovating 11 makerspaces and equipping 12 further makerspaces, for instance by hosting machine replication workshops for 3D printers. images: - - images/interventions/building-makerspaces/Konotop_1.jpg - - images/interventions/building-makerspaces/Konotop_2.jpg - - images/interventions/building-makerspaces/Konotop_3.jpg - - images/interventions/building-makerspaces/Konotop_4.jpg - - images/interventions/building-makerspaces/Konotop_5.jpg - + - images/interventions/building-makerspaces/header_building_makerspaces.jpg --- import { InterventionImageCarousel } from "@components"; @@ -18,11 +14,20 @@ For these projects, the initiative lies with local makers, to ensure the long-te The goal is to provide an equipped space and develop relevant capacities to operate and maintain it. ## Chernihiv: Peremoha Lab -An old university cinema in bad condition in Chernihiv was renovated and transformed into a place for creativity and innovation. For the renovations, the entire Tolocar fleet, students, teachers and over 100 volunteers worked hand in hand. The furniture was made by the members of the community, using open-source designs and digital production technologies, like CNC milling. In that way, a culture of open-source design is promoted within the community, as it enables the exchange, development, and scaling of ideas. By involving the community in the renovations and furnishing, self-efficacy and sense of belonging and ownership is strengthened. The construction itself becomes a capacity building measure, ensuring sustainable impact. The renovated space is equipped with open-source machines, digital production technologies, furniture and tools. The makerspace “Peremoha Lab” offers the community free access to modern equipment and technologies to bring ideas to life. The public launch of the Peremoha Lab was July 2023 and after that, the space quickly became the flagship project for the redevelopment of Chernihiv attracting major funding from various sources. +An old university cinema in bad condition in Chernihiv was renovated and transformed into a place for creativity and innovation. For the renovations, the entire Tolocar fleet, students, teachers and over 100 volunteers worked hand in hand. > "Peremoha Lab is a freely available space we renovated into a makerspace – a space filled with various machinery, where we are able to work with different technologies to create prototypes and most importantly create a community of Chernihiv makers. Here, we want to bring people together, and support them with both equipment and expertise." > -> – Serhiy Bezborodko, head of Peremoha Lab +> – Serhiy Bezborodko, head of Peremoha lab + +The furniture was made by the members of the community, using open-source designs and digital production technologies, like CNC milling. In that way, a culture of open-source design is promoted within the community, as it enables the exchange, development, and scaling of ideas. By involving the community in the renovations and furnishing, self-efficacy and sense of belonging and ownership is strengthened. The construction itself becomes a capacity building measure, ensuring sustainable impact. The renovated space is equipped with open-source machines, digital production technologies, furniture and tools. The makerspace “Peremoha Lab” offers the community free access to modern equipment and technologies to bring ideas to life. + +> "Having the opportunity to turn conversations into tangible things is paving the way to the kind of community we want to build. This lab will provide them with the incentive to grow and gain momentum." +> +> – Konstantyn Leonenko, Tolocar Operations + +The public launch of the Peremoha Lab was July 2023 and after that, the space quickly became the flagship project for the redevelopment of Chernihiv attracting major funding from various sources. + -> "Having the opportunity to turn conversations into tangible things is paving the way to the kind of community we want to build. This lab will provide them with the incentive to grow and gain momentum." -> -> – Konstantyn Leonenko, Tolocar Operations ## Truskavets: School #3 In Truskavets, Tolocar supported in establishing a new makerspace in School #3, enabling the children of the school to immerse into the maker spirit. Truskavets in Lviv Oblast is a renowned spa and rehabilitation town in the Carpathian mountains, which has become a place of healing and support for veterans seeking treatment for their physical and psychological traumas. The Tolocar Project conducted a transformative workshop here that brought together veterans and children. The children, equipped with basic 3D design skills, were guided to embrace a user-centric design approach, understanding the needs and challenges faced by the veterans. They developed a personalized phone holder to assist veterans using crutches. But even more, the interaction between the children and veterans proved to be a powerful therapeutic tool, facilitating healing through empathy and understanding. The resounding success of the workshop resonated with the teachers of the school. The Tolocar project supported them to build an own makerspace within the school, providing equipment, building digital manufacturing machines, running workshops and giving hands on tips for running a makerspace for the new generation of compassionate innovators. @@ -61,3 +63,15 @@ In Truskavets, Tolocar supported in establishing a new makerspace in School #3, ## Konotop: Makerspace for University In Konotop, Tolocar supported the Classical Professional College of Sumy State University to equip their makerspace by building furniture and machines, as well as teaching teachers and students how to use the machines. + + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/src/content/interventions/en/community-spaces.mdx b/src/content/interventions/en/community-spaces.mdx index e14795f9..8dfc8611 100644 --- a/src/content/interventions/en/community-spaces.mdx +++ b/src/content/interventions/en/community-spaces.mdx @@ -1,10 +1,9 @@ --- title: Co-Creating Community Spaces +subtitle: Building Multifunctional Spaces of Togetherness teaser: Inviting spaces to come together and have face-to-face interactions are crucial for mental health and community. Tolocar supports in creating such spaces, engaging the future users in the design of the spaces to address their specific requirements and foster ownership. The principles of accessibility, and safety play a crucial role in the co-creative process. images: - - images/interventions/community-spaces/Multifunctional_Shelters_1.jpg - - images/interventions/community-spaces/Multifunctional_Shelters_2.jpg - - images/interventions/community-spaces/Multifunctional_Shelters_3.jpg + - images/interventions/community-spaces/header_community_spaces.jpg --- @@ -13,10 +12,26 @@ import { InterventionImageCarousel } from "@components"; Inviting spaces to come together and have face-to-face interactions are crucial for mental health and community. Tolocar supports in creating such spaces, engaging the future users in the design of the spaces to address their specific requirements and foster ownership. The principles of accessibility, and safety play a crucial role in the co-creative process. ## Multifunctional Shelters -During frequent air raid alerts in Ukraine, basic basement rooms are often used as shelters. However, many times those spaces are in bad condition and not equipped to hold people for an extended period of time, especially families or persons with disabilities. With the support of Tolocar three basements belonging to universities and residential buildings in Kyiv were renovated and converted into multifunctional rooms, which can be used even after the war. The unique aspect about this renovation is the deep involvement of local communities throughout the entire process – from the concept phase in which their needs and ideas for the spaces are heard; over the construction phase in which they build modular furniture together with the Tolocar team; until the maintenance of the space, as the furniture and structures are designed in a way that they can be repaired with basic skills and tools. As the community decides how the basements should be used, each space has taken on a distinct character and purpose: one includes a stage for music performances, one a сo-working area, one contains a lecture hall for students. Today, the spaces are used for cultural events, concerts, studying and working. +During frequent air raid alerts in Ukraine, basic basement rooms are often used as shelters. However, many times those spaces are in bad condition and not equipped to hold people for an extended period of time, especially families or persons with disabilities. With the support of Tolocar three basements belonging to universities and residential buildings in Kyiv were renovated and converted into multifunctional rooms, which can be used even after the war. + +> "A safe space like this enables openness, encounters, creating community - all of this contributes to relief during war." +> +> – KNUBA Student + + +The unique aspect about this renovation is the deep involvement of local communities throughout the entire process – from the concept phase in which their needs and ideas for the spaces are heard; over the construction phase in which they build modular furniture together with the Tolocar team; until the maintenance of the space, as the furniture and structures are designed in a way that they can be repaired with basic skills and tools. + +> "For us, it is important to build shelters that will not deteriorate in a few months. To make these shelters sustainable we fill them with functions that are important to the residents." +> +> – Roman, project lead + +As the community decides how the basements should be used, each space has taken on a distinct character and purpose: one includes a stage for music performances, one a сo-working area, one contains a lecture hall for students. Today, the spaces are used for cultural events, concerts, studying and working. > – Kseniia S., acting rector of NAU -> "For us, it is important to build shelters that will not deteriorate in a few months. To make these shelters sustainable we fill them with functions that are important to the residents." -> -> – Roman, project lead - -> "A safe space like this enables openness, encounters, creating community - all of this contributes to relief during war." -> -> – KNUBA Student ## Summer Camp in Truskavets Tolocar worked with the participants of a summer camp in Truskavets. Together with all camp participants the operators designed and made outdoor furniture for the schoolyard. They collected the students’ ideas and selected two projects, of which we created prototypes using 3D modeling software (Blender, SktechUp, Tinkercad). Within two days we built 5 seats made of plywood that can be used on stairs and two deck chairs made of aerated concrete. During the construction, the students actively helped the operators and learned how to use various hand and power tools, including Shaper Origin - a hand-held CNC router. diff --git a/src/content/interventions/en/cultivating-culture.mdx b/src/content/interventions/en/cultivating-culture.mdx index 0d969a35..de7e5fda 100644 --- a/src/content/interventions/en/cultivating-culture.mdx +++ b/src/content/interventions/en/cultivating-culture.mdx @@ -1,27 +1,27 @@ --- -title: Cultivating Culture – the Fabric of Society +title: Cultivating Culture +subtitle: Leveraging Modern Technologies to Celebrate Culture teaser: Tolocar celebrates local Ukrainian culture, combining traditional activities with modern digital technologies. This makes culture and heritage more accessible for a broad audience, and offer relieve in difficult circumstances. Preserving and living culture can be an act of resistance, unifying society and strengthening hope. images: - - images/interventions/cultivating-culture/Historical_Artifacts_1.jpg - - images/interventions/cultivating-culture/Historical_Artifacts_2.jpg - - images/interventions/cultivating-culture/Historical_Artifacts_3.jpg - + - images/interventions/cultivating-culture/header_cultivating_culture.jpg --- import { InterventionImageCarousel } from "@components"; Makerspaces are places of creativity, connectedness, and self-expression. This makes them the perfect place to bring together communities and enabling them to live and celebrate local culture. By combining cultural heritage with modern manufacturing technologies, “making” can have an uplifting and enriching impact on art, history, and music. Tolocar aims to help preserving and promoting traditional crafts and cultural practices that might be at risk during times of conflict. Modern technologies are used to digitize models of cultural objects like instruments, ornaments, museum objects and historic buildings. The scans of those objects can then be replicated using 3D printing technology. This makes cultural objects more accessible and encourages the engagement with them. ## Wooden Lace -In Sokolivka and Chernihiv, traditional wooden decorations on buildings are restored using digital manufacturing tools. Those “wooden lace” elements entail intricate geometric and floral designs. The local NGO Wooden Lace of Chernihiv and numerous volunteers supported in manufacturing the designs, using a portable laser cutter to accelerate the process while ensuring precision. The designs are also digitized and published. - -> "This house was built by my great-grandfather over 100 years ago. We preserved this house because we love it so much, but we could not do the carvings, so we are grateful for this project helping us restore this antiquity." -> -> – Zoya, homeowner of restored building +In Sokolivka and Chernihiv, traditional wooden decorations on buildings are restored using digital manufacturing tools. > "We were provided with samples for the wooden lace, and we used them for our renderings. Then, we transferred those to our portable CNC router." > > – Oleksandr, Tolocar operator +Those “wooden lace” elements entail intricate geometric and floral designs. The local NGO Wooden Lace of Chernihiv and numerous volunteers supported in manufacturing the designs, using a portable laser cutter to accelerate the process while ensuring precision. The designs are also digitized and published. + +> "This house was built by my great-grandfather over 100 years ago. We preserved this house because we love it so much, but we could not do the carvings, so we are grateful for this project helping us restore this antiquity." +> +> – Zoya, homeowner of restored building + > "Tolocar helped us carve replacement pieces of the lace from our sketches. They also initiated a side-project creating souvenir samples of the lace to help us raise money by selling them as key chains." > > – Stanislav Ivashenko, founder of Wooden Lace Chernihiv @@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ In Sokolivka and Chernihiv, traditional wooden decorations on buildings are rest ## Musical Instruments In Chernihiv, Tolocar supported the fabrication of traditional musical instruments by using 3D printing technology. Chernihiv was home to the late master instrument maker Oleksandr Shlionchyk, who is known all over Ukraine for crafting wooden flutes and percussion instruments. A Tolocar project sought to honor this musical heritage by 3D printing plastic replicas of a wooden ratchet and the beloved ocarina, a traditional Ukrainian flute. This endeavor was not just a replication of instruments, but a profound effort to revitalize Ukraine's rich musical tradition, bringing music and magic to those who are enduring the hardships of war. Nata Zhyzhchenko, Oleksandr Shlionchyk's granddaughter and lead singer of the popular Ukrainian band Onuka, invited Tolocar into her grandfather's preserved workshop to employ 3D scanning to to create the replicas, ensuring authenticity in every note. In the end, Nata even preferred the plastic ratchet over a wooden one. However, preserving the authentic sounds of the ocarina required the deft touch of Oleksandr Beshen, the last student of Shlyonchyk. In a resounding celebration of Ukrainian heritage, Onuka played an improvised concert. As the 3D printed ocarina and triskachka took center stage, the beauty of this project shone through, giving voice to a nation's history and resilience, and spreading the healing power of music. -> "This showcases that our present-day Ukraine is creative and cool and deeply-rooted in culture. I’m proud of Chernihiv having this connected community determined to create a better future." +> "This showcases that our present-day Ukraine is creative and cool and deeply-rooted in culture. I'm proud of Chernihiv having this connected community determined to create a better future." > > – Nata Zhyzhchenko, frontwoman of band ONUKA @@ -53,3 +53,12 @@ In Chernihiv, Tolocar supported the fabrication of traditional musical instrumen ## 3D Scanning of Historical Artifacts In Okhtyrka, Tolocar hosted a workshop on 3D scanning, modelling, and printing at a museum. The museum staff, students, and teachers of educational institutions in the community were learned about the possibilities of preserving historical heritage using digital technologies. + + diff --git a/src/content/interventions/en/humanitarian-needs.mdx b/src/content/interventions/en/humanitarian-needs.mdx index f1e09d1d..cccdf7d7 100644 --- a/src/content/interventions/en/humanitarian-needs.mdx +++ b/src/content/interventions/en/humanitarian-needs.mdx @@ -1,10 +1,9 @@ --- title: Addressing Humanitarian Needs +subtitle: Organizing Do-It-Together Activities to Craft Helpful Items teaser: Tolocar hosts workshops teaching how to craft various products which directly address humanitarian needs, like heating mats, emergency replacement windows and battery-powered flashlights. Through those workshops, Tolocar not only provides the products themselves to the communities but teaches them how to manufacture further items after the workshops from cheap and available materials. images: - - images/interventions/humanitarian-needs/Emergency_Windows_1.jpg - - images/interventions/humanitarian-needs/Emergency_Windows_2.jpg - - images/interventions/humanitarian-needs/Emergency_Windows_3.jpg + - images/interventions/humanitarian-needs/header_humanitarian_needs.jpg --- import { InterventionImageCarousel } from "@components"; @@ -16,6 +15,9 @@ Insulating emergency windows made from PVC pipes, duct tape and polyethylene. Th – Denys Kvasov, Tolocar Operator ## Workshops with veterans -Truskavets is a renowned rehabilitation town in the Carpathian mountains, which has become a place of healing and support for veterans seeking treatment for their physical and psychological traumas. The Tolocar Project conducted a transformative workshop here in November 2022 that brought together veterans and school children. The children, equipped with basic 3D design skills learned as part of their curriculum, were guided to embrace a user-centric design approach, understanding the needs and challenges faced by the veterans. While the tangible outcome of the workshop was a personalized phone holder to assist veterans using crutches, the interaction between the children and veterans proved to be a powerful therapeutic tool, facilitating healing through empathy and understanding. The resounding success of the initial workshop and the potential of the Fab Lab concept resonated with the teachers of School No.3. On February 22, 2023, the Fab Lab at School No. 3 was officially inaugurated, a testament to the collaborative effort between Tolocar, the local authorities, and the business community in Truskavets. We are really proud to be a part of the efforts that will continue to transform lives and uplift communities, embracing a future where no one is left behind. Other inclusive workshops with veterans are held for instance in Ivano-Frankivsk. +Truskavets is a renowned rehabilitation town in the Carpathian mountains, which has become a place of healing and support for veterans seeking treatment for their physical and psychological traumas. The Tolocar Project conducted a transformative workshop here in November 2022 that brought together veterans and school children. + +> "I'm very glad i've come today. It was really interesting and it is always great when you spent your day with some benefit instead of just lying in a bed." +> +> – Oleksandr Senyshyn, veteran workshop paticipant in Ivano-Frankivsk + +The children, equipped with basic 3D design skills learned as part of their curriculum, were guided to embrace a user-centric design approach, understanding the needs and challenges faced by the veterans. While the tangible outcome of the workshop was a personalized phone holder to assist veterans using crutches, the interaction between the children and veterans proved to be a powerful therapeutic tool, facilitating healing through empathy and understanding. + +> "The workshop is a different space, and the kids are so normal and straight forward that I forgot about my medical routine and all those procedures for a while." +> +> – Serhiy, veteran workshop participant Truskavets + +The resounding success of the initial workshop and the potential of the Fab Lab concept resonated with the teachers of School No.3. On February 22, 2023, the Fab Lab at School No. 3 was officially inaugurated, a testament to the collaborative effort between Tolocar, the local authorities, and the business community in Truskavets. We are really proud to be a part of the efforts that will continue to transform lives and uplift communities, embracing a future where no one is left behind. Other inclusive workshops with veterans are held for instance in Ivano-Frankivsk. -> "The workshop is a different space, and the kids are so normal and straight forward that I forgot about my medical routine and all those procedures for a while." -> -> – Serhiy, veteran workshop participant Truskavets -> "I'm very glad i've come today. It was really interesting and it is always great when you spent your day with some benefit instead of just lying in a bed." -> -> – Aleksandr Senyshyn, veteran workshop paticipant in Ivano-Frankivsk + + diff --git a/src/content/interventions/en/inquiry.mdx b/src/content/interventions/en/inquiry.mdx index 6f12ec71..9d39e172 100644 --- a/src/content/interventions/en/inquiry.mdx +++ b/src/content/interventions/en/inquiry.mdx @@ -1,10 +1,9 @@ --- title: Learning through Inquiry +subtitle: Elevating Education by Embracing the "Maker" Spirit teaser: 'Making can contribute to education in unique ways: It promotes a multi-disciplinary approach, it provides knowledge by tackling real-world problems and it offers flexible learning arrangements, like peer learning and mentoring. Students can not only develop competences in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths), crafting, design, IT and architecture, but also sharpen soft skills like collaboration, problem-solving, critical thinking and innovating.' images: - - images/interventions/inquiry/Bootcamp_1.jpg - - images/interventions/inquiry/Bootcamp_2.jpg - - images/interventions/inquiry/Frontline_Communities_1.jpg + - images/interventions/inquiry/header_inquiry.jpg --- import { InterventionImageCarousel } from "@components"; @@ -12,8 +11,14 @@ Making can contribute to education in unique ways: It promotes a multi-disciplin The ongoing war has taken a toll on Ukraine's education system, as educational institutions are destroyed, lessons are disrupted by alarms and students' mental health is affected. For Ukraine's recovery it is crucial that learning gaps are overcome and that skilled workforce in key sectors like IT, urban development, transport and logistics are trained. Tolocar supports making and makerspaces within various educational institutions. Tolocar not only provides access to tools and technology, but also supports educational institutions by intoducing making culture, conducting making workshops, and even helping to establish own makerspaces within the institutions. To do that, Tolocar collaborates with schools, youth centers and other educational institutions. The virtual Maker Academy extends its impact beyond in-person workshops which require physical access to a (mobile) makerspace. + +## Makerspace BootCamp +In 2023 together with Ostriv, Tolocar conducted a Makerspace BootCamp - a dynamic educational workshop aimed at creating and supporting makerspaces in schools and developing a visionary approach to education. BootCamp consisted of two stages: A week of online lectures from speakers within the Tolocar partner network was followed by a week-long practical workshop, during which teams brainstormed and developed their vision for future makerspaces, creating 3D architectural models. Throughout this construction process, the six selected teams participated in an iterative learning cycle. The bootcamp has provided participants with practical skills in CAD modeling, laser cutting, and 3D printing, fostering creativity and innovation. In the second stage, the best ideas will be brought to life as makerspaces in schools, facilitating hands-on learning wherever possible. + -## Makerspace BootCamp -In 2023 together with Ostriv, Tolocar conducted a Makerspace BootCamp - a dynamic educational workshop aimed at creating and supporting makerspaces in schools and developing a visionary approach to education. BootCamp consisted of two stages: A week of online lectures from speakers within the Tolocar partner network was followed by a week-long practical workshop, during which teams brainstormed and developed their vision for future makerspaces, creating 3D architectural models. Throughout this construction process, the six selected teams participated in an iterative learning cycle. The bootcamp has provided participants with practical skills in CAD modeling, laser cutting, and 3D printing, fostering creativity and innovation. In the second stage, the best ideas will be brought to life as makerspaces in schools, facilitating hands-on learning wherever possible. - ## Engineering Week In the beginning of 2024, students from more than 1.000 participating schools in Ukraine are immersed in hands-on activities aimed at unleashing their creativity and passion for innovation. Engineering Week is organized by the Ukrainian Makers Association and supported by the Tolocar project. Under the guidance of dedicated teachers, students are rolling up their sleeves to test ideas and build solutions using simple materials. With a focus on self-sufficiency, students explore cutting-edge concepts like recycling of building materials, alternative water purification methods, and even creating mechanical toys and portable lighting devices. Both children and teachers leave their positive feedbacks: the students of all ages are not only gaining valuable engineering skills but also developing confidence in their own abilities. And with adaptations for students with special educational needs, Engineering Week ensures that everyone can participate and thrive. @@ -42,3 +44,10 @@ In the beginning of 2024, students from more than 1.000 participating schools in ## Education in Frontline Communities The Tolocar team partnered with UNICEF and an educational center for children from front-line communities for an online train-the-teacher approach: They held several workshops for teachers in the field of 3D modeling, 3D printing, and robotics. The teachers will continue to transfer the knowledge to the children in their cities + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/src/content/interventions/en/open-production.mdx b/src/content/interventions/en/open-production.mdx index 78293d3d..41a3fb57 100644 --- a/src/content/interventions/en/open-production.mdx +++ b/src/content/interventions/en/open-production.mdx @@ -1,10 +1,9 @@ --- title: Enabling Open Production +subtitle: Promoting Open-source Knowledge Sharing and Distributed Manufacturing teaser: Tolocar supports local manufacturing, contributing to resilience and mitigating local supply bottlenecks. Distributed, local manufacturing can address supply bottlenecks and empower local entrepreneurship. It also reduces transportation costs, lead times and dependencies contributing to a more resilient supply chain and local preferences can be considered more easily. images: - - images/interventions/open-production/Knowledge_Sharing_1.jpg - - images/interventions/open-production/Knowledge_Sharing_2.jpg - - images/interventions/open-production/Knowledge_Sharing_3.jpg + - images/interventions/open-production/header_open_production.jpg --- import { InterventionImageCarousel } from "@components"; @@ -14,6 +13,15 @@ Tolocar supports local manufacturing, contributing to resilience and mitigating The war has negative impact on the supply chain of goods in Ukraine. Border closures, transportation obstacles, and infrastructure destruction complicate logistics processes. This leads to a decrease in the availability of goods, an increase in their cost and causes challenges for local businesses. Makerspaces can act as regional collaborative innovation hubs enabling local and highly customized production in small batches. Tolocar supports the establishment and the development of makerspaces by consulting them in the planning process and by supporting them in building the actual physical space and equipment. To democratize manufacturing even more, Tolocar leads workshops in which makers can learn how to build machines like 3D printers, plotters and laser cutters themselves. Apart from supporting makerspaces as local manufacturing hubs, Tolocar advertises open-source knowledge sharing of product designs, e.g. on platforms like GitHub and Appropedia. In that way, local manufacturing can benefit from designs and innovations of the global maker community. + + ## Machine Replication Tolocar hosted several machine replication workshops, teaching how to build machines like 3D printers and laser cutters. For a new makerspace in the Konotop Institute of Sumy State University, Tolocar assembled a Fabulaser Mini was built together with students and teachers, with remote support from Lianna (InMachines). The laser will be used for making products and for educational purposes. diff --git a/src/content/interventions/en/sustainability.mdx b/src/content/interventions/en/sustainability.mdx index f2fdbee0..4d438d3c 100644 --- a/src/content/interventions/en/sustainability.mdx +++ b/src/content/interventions/en/sustainability.mdx @@ -1,12 +1,9 @@ --- title: Innovate for Sustainability +subtitle: Innovating for a sustainable and green Future teaser: Making has the potential to contribute to green recovery efforts, by experimenting and scaling with circular product designs. Tolocar supports those innovations to reduce waste, recycle and conserve resources. images: - - images/interventions/sustainability/Circular_Design_1.jpg - - images/interventions/sustainability/Circular_Design_2.jpg - - images/interventions/sustainability/Engagement_1.jpg - - images/interventions/sustainability/Engagement_2.jpg - - images/interventions/sustainability/Engagement_3.jpg + - images/interventions/sustainability/header_sustainability.jpg --- import { InterventionImageCarousel } from "@components"; @@ -18,6 +15,17 @@ The environmental damage caused by the war is huge and well documented. Nature r ## Circular Product Designs Tolocar supports makers and innovators to experiment with circular product designs, like products made from recycled materials (e.g. the potential for reusing plastic bottles or debris from destroyed buildings). Already existing sustainable open-source inventions are developed and adapted to apply them locally. One of the winning teams of Tolocar's Makers Innovation Award, NGO Kultgroup, are working on establishing a sustainable recycling technology lab within Lviv Polytechnic, providing an interdisciplinary hands-on learning environment for students. This involves the development of an innovative technology for manufacturing road surfaces using plastic waste. Tolocar also supported an eco-settlement in Kyiv oblast to build a solar-powered watering system. + + ## Partnerships for Sustainability Tolocar partners with local NGOs to support them in accomplishing their green vision and build their capacities. For instance, the NGO Eco Misto aims to transform Chernihiv in a bike-friedly city. Together with Tolocar they were able to develop their making capabilities to realize several local projects: Over the course of four days in April 2023, Tolocar, XYZ Cargo, the NGO Eko Misto, and local volunteers, assembled three open-source electric cargo tricycles. The XYZ Cargo bikes boast a locally-reproducible design, reinforcing Eko Misto's advocacy for cycling-focused living. From personal health to community empowerment repairability, these bikes embody the essence of sustainable urban mobility. One of the cargo bikes now serves as a mobile bike repair workshop, while the other two cater to specific priorities set by the local community: repairing homes and delivering food to vulnerable members of the community. diff --git a/src/pages/en/index.mdx b/src/pages/en/index.mdx index 03948bbd..a463a539 100644 --- a/src/pages/en/index.mdx +++ b/src/pages/en/index.mdx @@ -75,10 +75,10 @@ import InterventionsMapSection from "@components/InterventionsMapSection.astro"

Our fleet

Overview of all our past, current and planned Tolocars

- - - - + + + + diff --git a/src/pages/en/interventions/[...slug].astro b/src/pages/en/interventions/[...slug].astro index 95615a3e..0b8390e8 100644 --- a/src/pages/en/interventions/[...slug].astro +++ b/src/pages/en/interventions/[...slug].astro @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ const { Content } = await entry.render(); metaImage={entry?.data?.images?.[0]} >
- + { entry?.data?.images && (