The crisis faced by the planet now is the result of three centuries of rapidly increased consumption, based on a mechanistic, industrial view of life and nature. We have become tuned to the latest, well-turned gadget. Many gadgets are little more than cute ideas designed to get you to part with your money. Others, though, are genuine innovations. Some of them implement brand new technology, others are simply new uses or applications of well established technology.

The gadget section on The Generator, is often put together by Big Mal, electrician, solar pioneer and businessman in Mullumbimby. From the indulgent instantly cooled beer can to the poverty battling Freeplay radio, every week's segment is identified by this catchy little intro.

The articles here clearly identify why we decided to present a particular gadget.