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Dinda: November’s Author of the Month

by Majari on 06/12/07 at 9:38 pm | 2 Comments | |

Dinda Elefani is November’s Author of the Month with her winning article “Biogas Toilets to Stop Global Warming“. With a total of 722 views, 16 comments, and 4.17 rating, her article is still standing in the Most Viewed and Most Commented in Majari Magazine Hall of Fame up until now. It is quite an interesting idea to connect “human waste” with “global warming”, actually.

And anyway, here is a brief interview with her.

Majari: “Hi, Dinda! You are November’s Author of The Month! How do you feel about that?”
Dinda: “Hi!! Yaa.. of course I’m so happy but actually it’s very surprising!”

Majari: “Great! Anyway, can you tell us in a nutshell what biogas toilets are all about? And how can it stop global warming?”
Dinda: “Well.. biogas toilet is a kind of system that converts human waste into biogas and also fertilizer. And how can it stop global warming? The biogas can be used for electricity or cooking fuel. And we all know that combustion of organic carbon will not will not worsen the global warming. It’s the carbon life-cycle.”

Majari: “Well, global warming is becoming a global issue now. And as we speak, the whole world is having the UN Global Climate Change Meeting in Bali. What do you think about that? Well, Indonesian people should be proud to host a world class meeting like that.”
Dinda: “We have to be proud about this!! That UN Global Climate Change Meeting, held in bali, is hoped to make Indonesian people to be aware about this issue. Don’t only speak out loud about the global warming warning but A REAL CONTRIBUTION is a must.”

Majari: “What do you think, is biogas toilet something that will be feasible to be implemented in our country? Let’s say, rural areas?”
Dinda: “Of course YES.. India can make it feasible.. why can’t we? Some areas in Indonesia are doing this project.”

Majari: “Hmm.. cow and sheep manures are raw materials which usually be converted into biogas. Some areas in Indonesia has been implementing that for 2-3 years. But, what do you think about human faeces?? Will it be something usual in the future?”
Dinda: “Yup.. actually, the biogas from human waste is all the same as biogas from cow and sheep manures.. both can be converted into CH4.. so what’s the different? CH4 is always be CH4..”

Majari: “OK, then.. And, last but not least.. What are you going to do with the prize?”
Dinda: “Buy a dress for myself.. hehe..”

Majari: “Actually, that was the second last but not least. Hehe.. This is the last but not least.. Do you have any messages for the readers? Something to do with global warming, perhaps? The real contribution that you may suggest?”
Dinda: “Hmm.. just show your real contributions to reduce global warming.. It’s started from ourselves. We can drive less and use more fuel-efficient and less-polluting cars. Maybe try to use less electricity and use the energy efficiently. Well, save the energy, save the world!”

Majari: “Thank you for your time, Dinda! Hope to read another interesting articles from you!”
Dinda: “OK.. You’re welcome.. Actually I’m about to publish my article about “Green Burial”. Just keep in touch with Majari. And don’t forget to leave your comments! Hehe..”

Congratulations, Dinda! The prize is yours! Happy shopping then!

And, is it your turn next? Submit your quality articles and see what others think about you opinion!

Salam Majari Kanayakan.