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- Meet M. Sivasamy, a potter based in Karumathampatti near Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu . He has built a clay refrigerator that can be used to store vegetables fresh for up to four days. He calls it the 'earthen refrigerator'.
The earthen refrigerator comes in two sizes - two feet and two-and-a-half feet in length. It is priced at ₹1,600 and ₹1,800 and can be shipped across India.
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This needs to be propogated and promoted as part of sustainable development.
It's sustainable in small amount only.
The clay used for pottery is less and removing it also damage the land.
It takes many years in 'soil cycle' to maintain that level.
This is actually just an invention for the end of the world type scenarios where electricity is not generated.
if he made this dual purpose - by having one with the outside impermeable so as to hold drinking water, he could use the same mold.
in kashmiri traditional homes, this technique was used. Also we used to bury fresh veggies for winters under earth known as "khew"
We made this type of Clay Vegetables Refrigerator (Matka Refrigerator) in a Science Competition in 2003 in Nagpur Maharashtra.
How long were you able to preserve the contents?
@@ms-yq8cd we preserve potatoes,green chillies etc. for almost a month.
@@sadiyaanjum85 wow!
How this works
How many kilos of vegetables can be stored
For anyone saying this can't hold large quantities of food: Usually people of the less financially stable family will buy them. Daily wage workers mostly. And so they buy fresh vegetables and milk every day. I have seen it in Koyambedu market. They don't buy for three days to a week. As such to keep the vegetables from morning till dinner time is enough. Because it will all get cooked within 24hrs. And so this is very convenient for them. That's the pro. The con is if everyone starts buying thinking it's sustainable living when only ppl who cannot afford an electric fridge should be buying it means there will be depletion of soil. Already it's next to impossible to find karaisal sand (Sand near a particular water source. It is quite ideal for buildings) to construct buildings nowadays. Pottery mud is not just some random mud. It can also be exhausted. So we must be careful.
Ooo
Right
It can only be bought by higher/ middle class because these pots lose there cooling capacity after their pores are filled. And after 5-6/ months you need to reinvest 1600-1800rs. Where as a fridge of 12000 will last 10 years.
when you look the environmental damage due modern refrigerators in a large scale you get to know that it is more sustainable to use this .
refrigerators use electricity , the time & energy, required as compared to these mud pots also healthy
I don't agree that clay used for pots will get depleted by large scale manufacture of pots! There are large communities in Tamil Nadu who eke out a living making and selling cooking vessels,kitchen items and pots for plants.
Excellent.. Thanks to SIVASAMY ji for reviving this idea. India already has the EcoFriend ideas for living from Ancient times.
This is actually just an invention for the end of the world type scenarios where electricity is not generated.
Yes our Ancient Knowledge on various factors is true treasure and very natural which adapts to our health without bringing any toxicity like chemicals. We need to bring our ancient knowledge to light and set an example for world of living a healthy life with least toxicity.
It is much cheaper than electric refrigerator, no hitting, no indirect pollution, saving space. To make it popularize, it has to make more cheaper for common man. Like 300 to 400 rs variant. Not sure if possible but can think at least.
This is actually just an invention for the end of the world type scenarios where electricity is not generated.
This an old technique. But it has potential if new techniques are applied like to increase storage capacity, make it two to three layers of storage atleast.
There is a brand name called Mitti Cool in Gujarat who make the cubicle shape earthen refrigerators Theay have seems to be carried out certain experiment and proved to be good and has bigger space than the shown here in this video which is circular cylidrical shape. Please check it out. Their price however is expensive and costs in the range of 18K or so. But once installed no electricity and you get biiger space than this with proper glass door etc to it.
I did this as my project 6 years back during my high school.. Science exhibition
And where is it now? Is anybody using it?
An environmentally friendly way to preserve food items in the kitchen. What more it does not require expensive electricity ,does not make noise and only requires water. In many places there is electricity shortage and long periods of power cuts. So fridges become useless. I think this cooler preserves milk,curd,paneer, vegetables,eggs, meat and fish, better than a fridge. It is better if you wrap separate items in banana leaves. Further wide usage of this cooler will encourage native artisans to make these vessels. Young people can go around selling them in market places, giving them self employment.
Can the lower section (with tap) be used for portable drinking water like the traditional matkas at home? Then it can work as 2 in 1 (fridge / water dispenser).
Same question.
yes it can be used for drinking
Yeah (if u fill neat water). There is a tap attached to the bottom of this vessel.
Of course
Ofcourse, that's why the tap.
It's expensive but yeah we can see why it's expensive. The mud/clay used for this is def very good quality. The higher the quality, the more expensive the product is.
Now that's what we can truly call sustainable.
This is actually just an invention for the end of the world type scenarios where electricity is not generated.
Incredible India!!! 🙏🙏🙏...
Turning Organic and avoiding as many chemicals as possible is way to live healthy life guys. And this is amazing , this needs to be supported vastly.
Old is gold. With time and with newer ideas this can b modified for better and larger storage. 👍
Is it available online? I think this kind of products should transported to all over India.
Environment friendly refrigerator.👍
environmental friendly and it should be encouraged
Superb Sir and most thanks to #hindu news i m lives in North india because of #hindu news we no what trimandus talent and technology in India
God bless you 👍👍👌💐💐💐💐
a simple wet cloth is ennough for 2 days. to keep egitables fresh.
The nimbus/lemons - at the current prices - do need the best preservation available...
There is a person in Gujarat making something similar to this. And runs a factory of clay kitchen cookware.
Mitticool but it cost 8000 with different design
This is actually just an invention for the end of the world type scenarios where electricity is not generated.
The cost of that you can get a single door . rediculus price .
South India has really great talent 👍👍👍❤️
Lol not just South India
@@juhii456 u kappu Sharma 😂
@@owaisamin2836 was it suppose to be a joke? 🥴🥴
@@juhii456 i remembered kapils's dialogue,lol, that's why, otherwise not♥️
Kitne Eco Friendly Tejasvi Log hain Humare Yahaan....🤓🙏
Ghanta eco friendly ....
Earthen pots are made of soil which cause scrapping of top layer of soil .
This is known as negative pollution .
(Negative and positive pollution)
Wonderful idea but this might be better in India where ppl buy small amounts of items at a time
But 4 days is kinda short in places where ppl often buy bulk at a time
But still im rooting for this to take off there
Amazing 💡 Idea 👍
Future refrigerator for our future. Welcoming innovations
I need one ...😍
Where can i buy this?
Very old idea.thd cost he is saying is too high for this.
Huge respect ❤️🎉🙏 for u Sir
Ur voice touches our ❤❤
Simply great...
If it works out well, people would go for it in abundamce. But only vegetsbles, a small quantity could be stored. Anyway best idea and double purpose invention.
Storage capacity of 1 small plate and too expensive for poor people who will need because those who can afford fridge won't buy
Apne paas ke kisi potter se kehke banva lo
@@dreamer_canbe_achiever correct! Absolutely
@@nagaManu6485 aur kya saste mei banake dega aur usko bhi rojgar milega
This is actually just an invention for the end of the world type scenarios where electricity is not generated.
Amazing👍
From where can we purchase this
Creative really really good
Provide the link to buy....
Excellent
Great🙇🙏🌺
Awesome 👍...
In 50 years people would wanna really comeback to our original traditions
Orginal tradition is living forest. not in villages or towns
@@amoghavarsha5715 yeah but you know what I mean
@Joy I mean they'll wish but would not actually come back
Hats off
Available of clay cooler r AC
We need to commercialize such innovations
Waaao that's great 👍👏
Where can we get it
Please send me details
Good.
This method is healthy than storing in refrigerator.
So cool! No need to buy a refrigerator
Link to buy the product?
yes. he should export these, as well. He needs to make a few adjustments to make them function for other purposes. But, he'd be a rich man if he did that.
Firstly the cost is exorbitantly high!
Secondly the space provided is too small, it can’t even make up for two person’s fruits and vegetables.
Promoting local products is good but charging so much for so less is unethical.
Good
Mitti cool offers similar products. Natural Fridge, water filter etc
Great
Nice
how to contact/buy ?
Can fruits be stored in this ?
I want one on usa good for 100°F weather?
How to order
It's not new my dear. We have an 80-90 year old earthen refrigerator.
I have seen this before..in some other video... anyways good initiative 👍
I wanna purchase one. Can anybody lemme know how to get it?
How to place the order.....
How can I purchase one?
Sir Delhi trade fair mai bhi aye hume bhi lena hai
Where to buy?
It doesn't seem commercially feasible because of very less space and less quantity of vegetables that can be stored. Requires a little more engineering and modifications to make it profitable.
Excellent and something different concept 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
some desgin improments needed sir
Apply for patent rights
It's already in use some places.. and it's price is overhyped in the video.
You can't patent ancient practices. It's like trying to patent a clay bowl. Been used for thousands of years.
How to order sir
it's a nice thing but don't you think the quantity of vegetables to fit in is very less
How to place an order for this?
Cool🥰🤘🙏
Wow
U can find in the interiors of Rajasthan
For anyone thinking this is "Mitti cool company copy" Check archeology dept documents. Ppl in ancient times have already been doing this. It's not "copy" It has long since existed all over India. If someone patents banana leaf serving method will you tolerate that? lol. These are all ancient practices. Nothing to "copy" from any particular company. Mitti cool isn't the only pottery company in India. Check Pondicherry and Madurai. Several gen run pottery stores exist and they even export. Like do North Indians think they "invented" everything or something? Come to South India and see how rich our culture is.
It's an old technique to store grapes in central asia
Address plz online buy
Anyway to contact him? Would like to buy one. Thanks.
i doubt if it works.
Mitticool India- Gujarat
Mr Prajapati
Have already developed a no electricity fridge , clay based (Check the Business Insider Video)
Economic n Eco friendly
How many days can we keep vegetables
He says 4 days in the video.
I made a call to them for purchase but shipping service is not available.. totally disappointed.
Mobile no please give
Cost is too low
👏👏👍👍
It's not his idea. Have you not heard of mitticool?
the vegtables do not fit
These people are bringing Values back of our Indian Society, that purity is coming back.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Soon there will be time when all of us would actually go for clean & pure India .
These refrigerators & artificial coolant’s are the big reasons for manipulating our Lifestyle, Roots & Human Body itself.
Janata Fridge
Would have been better if you have provided his contact details
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Mr.Sivasamy....please have some respect for fellow humans...not just for celebrities...media people are sick...
Idea copied by mitticool
This fridge will sell like cakes in srilanka and Pakistan
From where we get this....share any link or contact no.
Contact details
₹1800/- too much cost.₹1000/- also more than enough