A Fast-Growing Weed Chokes Lakes In 50 Countries. Now Women Weave It Into Bags | World Wide Waste

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2 жыл бұрын

Water hyacinths have ravaged through native ecosystems in at least 50 countries. They continue to spread and grow rapidly without much interference. Rokhak Women Handicraft is taking these plants out of the ecosystem and employing Cambodian women to make bags and rugs out of the weed.
For more, visit: www.rokhak.com/
EDITOR'S NOTE: At 1:03, this video incorrectly identifies Dr. Kit Magellan as an aquatic & invasion ecologist research professor at the University of Battambang. She is no longer a full professor there but remains an invasion ecologist based in Cambodia. Insider regrets the error.
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A Fast-Growing Weed Chokes Lakes In 50 Countries. Now Women Weave It Into Bags | World Wide Waste

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@terryt9833
@terryt9833 2 жыл бұрын
There's a small company in Thailand who have figured out how to make surprisingly soft fabric from water hyacinths. They're pretty amazing! It feels just like linen.
@MelinoeAckerman
@MelinoeAckerman 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting!
@shru911
@shru911 2 жыл бұрын
Company's name?
@Parshaz
@Parshaz 2 жыл бұрын
@@shru911 ผ้าทอมือผักตบชวา Ayothaya BRAND
@beegumhashimuddin4187
@beegumhashimuddin4187 2 жыл бұрын
@@Parshaz Is it available online?
@cauliflower9967
@cauliflower9967 2 жыл бұрын
The water hyacinth silk is originally from Inle, Myanmar.
@wiz3010
@wiz3010 2 жыл бұрын
I'm from Kenya and honestly this plant is so invasive, its killing our lakes and the animals. Great to see different methods the world employs to tackle the same problem
@0Dighs
@0Dighs 2 жыл бұрын
They are great to remove pollutants from the water and can be used as natural and free fertilizer, also animals that feed on them can have high concentration of Omega 3 and 6 on their meat.
@irenedavo3768
@irenedavo3768 2 жыл бұрын
Do you watch Jim Nduruchi
@irenedavo3768
@irenedavo3768 2 жыл бұрын
@@0Dighs hello
@allenchase3987
@allenchase3987 2 жыл бұрын
I would recommend looking at creating a company that makes animal feed from water hyacinth. This will help lower the cost of raising livestock and producing income for those that clear the lakes of water hyacinth. This makes the problem a profitable market.
@Odo-so8pj
@Odo-so8pj 2 жыл бұрын
Plenty of money making uses. We're very good at killing things have a go.
@derryjames2295
@derryjames2295 2 жыл бұрын
Hats off to these women for turning a problem into an Environmental-Friendly solution.
@SId-gb1qr
@SId-gb1qr 2 жыл бұрын
they are best for making bio gas....people need to make bio gas for cooking and heating
@drpk6514
@drpk6514 2 жыл бұрын
Thats no solution. They cant make a dent into the problem even.
@lindajohnson2419
@lindajohnson2419 2 жыл бұрын
@@issadraco532 bruh I ain't gonna read that shit
@ikochomi3070
@ikochomi3070 2 жыл бұрын
@@lindajohnson2419 read it... its good.
@thakshakb6384
@thakshakb6384 2 жыл бұрын
wait for the demand to raise
@omarspost
@omarspost 2 жыл бұрын
I'm of Bangladeshi origin, as well as using them as fertiliser/ compost, they're also used as fresh cattle feed. Cows absolutely love them!
@youtubeuser1946
@youtubeuser1946 2 жыл бұрын
আসসালামুয়ালাইকুম
@indrajeet5000
@indrajeet5000 2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. Use it as cattle feed. But thought it must be poisonous or toxic to the animals. Good to know that it can be used.
@slewone4905
@slewone4905 2 жыл бұрын
My mother's old village use to do it.
@slewone4905
@slewone4905 2 жыл бұрын
@@indrajeet5000 Yeah, but the big issue, is that it could only work for local cattle. transporting the stuff is expensive. It's filled with gases . PS, the gas is carbon monoxide.
@duckychanduckychan5155
@duckychanduckychan5155 2 жыл бұрын
Also their flower is beautiful and gorgeous
@geepeemixvlog1847
@geepeemixvlog1847 2 жыл бұрын
Water hyacinths can also be used as substrate for mushroom growing (volvariella volvacea/straw mushroom). We practice using this water hyacinths in the Philippines
@johnstamos4629
@johnstamos4629 2 жыл бұрын
Oh thats cool. You just dry it out? What do you supplement it with? Just add grain spawn?
@geepeemixvlog1847
@geepeemixvlog1847 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnstamos4629 it is better to use the fresh water hyacinth that harvested from clean water ways or bodies of water..chop the stalk and leaves and separate roots for bed toppings. Our practice is the planting spawn is supplemented with brown sugar and rice bran...and after putting the spawn, put the pasteurized old cow manure and spray the whole bed with pro and pre-biotics. we use fermented moringa, wild spinch, saluyot
@johnstamos4629
@johnstamos4629 2 жыл бұрын
@@geepeemixvlog1847 o wow ive never heard of pro/pre biotics being added to a substrate.
@geepeemixvlog1847
@geepeemixvlog1847 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnstamos4629 its all about fermented plant juices, fermented fruit juices, Lactic acid bacteria serum and EM-1
@felix5078
@felix5078 2 жыл бұрын
And for fertilizer!
@xchemicalXladybugx
@xchemicalXladybugx 2 жыл бұрын
Kate Magellan said something no one else has when it comes to these types of solutions. By creating products from problem plants, you create a demand for the problem. I’m so glad she said this
@PeacefulAcres
@PeacefulAcres 2 жыл бұрын
If the company grew large enough, would they not be able to buy a section of land/water and farm the plant properly? Similarly to how we farm corn? Or perhaps they could import the stems from other nearby countries if the price was right. That way they generate more jobs for people. Idk, I think there might be a way to clean up their waterways and keep the business going afterwards somehow.
@xchemicalXladybugx
@xchemicalXladybugx 2 жыл бұрын
@@PeacefulAcres The point is that many people don’t care about the effects on the ecosystem. Those people will start a business and carelessly farm the plants and people will end up buying from them rather than the people removing an invasive plant.
@legendarygary2744
@legendarygary2744 2 жыл бұрын
I see your point, but I think the scale of this problem means it won’t get to that point.
@PeacefulAcres
@PeacefulAcres 2 жыл бұрын
@@xchemicalXladybugx But the business that they're showing in the film do care and actually want the plant gone. If it was a random company that didn't have a goal to clean up the waterways then I could see where you're coming from.
@fidelcatsro6948
@fidelcatsro6948 2 жыл бұрын
we should use these plants to make car dashboards
@jfncho
@jfncho 2 жыл бұрын
when life gives you hyacinths... Bravo to these people making positive economical and environmental impacts in their lives and those around them.
@k-osmonaut8807
@k-osmonaut8807 2 жыл бұрын
yup, it's a win win situation for them and the enviroment
@CengalLut
@CengalLut 2 жыл бұрын
By "life" you mean WHITE PEOPLE. It wasn't some cosmic fate that brought those hyacinths from the Amazon to Asia.
@atnernt5196
@atnernt5196 2 жыл бұрын
@@CengalLut other people are part of life- they were dealt the hard hand by early european colonists spreading the species- but other people are part of life- they made the most of the situation they were given.
@k-osmonaut8807
@k-osmonaut8807 2 жыл бұрын
@@atnernt5196 totally agree
@ryderthesinful
@ryderthesinful 2 жыл бұрын
@@CengalLut who says the white people spreading the plant wasn't part of cosmic fate?
@winstonsgmx
@winstonsgmx 2 жыл бұрын
Never know water hyacinths is a major problem until i see this video. These plants can be used as food, livestock food, handicrafts and materials.. for so many years in Vietnam I thought it was a native plant. The problem is how to manage them during growing seasons so they don't fully cover the ponds and rots all at once. They are usually used as food for ducks, chicken, pigs... I think for invasive plants like these, trying to get rid of them seems impossible, but taking advantages of their quickly growing nature, we can find a way to use it with proper regulation so they can become actual helpful and sustainable sources, like what we used to do with hemp, bamboo.
@brian0902
@brian0902 Жыл бұрын
Ya it’s a huge problem threw out the problems just like this video said bugs and animals keep these plants in check and so most countries that have the Amazon River in them don’t really have to worry and some say then import these bugs but them imagine what would happen if they invade so that’s not a option
@curlywolfone
@curlywolfone Жыл бұрын
Maybe they should smoke it.
@brian0902
@brian0902 Жыл бұрын
@@curlywolfone i was wondering so I looked it up it says quote The harvested water hyacinth can pose a health risk to humans because of the plant's propensity for absorbing contaminants, and it is considered toxic to humans.
@aspiring...
@aspiring... 2 жыл бұрын
It won't solve the problems but I love that the weeds are a renewable, natural resource. Cambodian and many countries in Asia use a lot of plastic and synthetic products. It they replaced some of those products with these woven creations it would be amazing.
@Someone-ig7we
@Someone-ig7we 2 жыл бұрын
The problem is that they are expensive to make.
@myrabbitispink
@myrabbitispink 2 жыл бұрын
@@SnowyButterfly1 what sucks?
@ITSONLYMEWATCHING
@ITSONLYMEWATCHING 2 жыл бұрын
And another problem is they need to eradicate it not make it a resource.
@xXxSkyViperxXx
@xXxSkyViperxXx 2 жыл бұрын
if someone makes an automated machine, it will reduce operating costs and it can be cheaper to produce
@ocimak
@ocimak 2 жыл бұрын
@@xXxSkyViperxXx if she paid people by the pound like how they do recycling. People would be delivering them to her in massive quantities. And then it would allow her to just hire a slew of weavers. So that it can be hand collected and not damage that already fragile ecosystem like machines tend to do. And two sets of people get paid and that’s helping more women than just 4 she got
@FelisTerras
@FelisTerras 2 жыл бұрын
This is brillaint! Not only does it help balance out the ecosystem, but it also provides additional income and so better lifes and chances for the women. For all those asking about large harvesting machines; not only would they pollute the waterways even more, but since the machine doesn't differentiate, it would pull out everything, also good, native species, soil and fishes that are the main food source.
@hsvr
@hsvr 2 жыл бұрын
No shit
@andybaldman
@andybaldman 2 жыл бұрын
No it brillaint
@OHOHOHCOME
@OHOHOHCOME 2 жыл бұрын
No the solution doesn’t actually help. Despite the small monetary gain, the situation is still far worse than when the lake is not clogged.
@TrungNguyen-qo6oj
@TrungNguyen-qo6oj 2 жыл бұрын
We eat the young leaves and stems in Vietnam. It tastes almost like water spinach. Also the flowers are excellent for hot pot.
@nunyabiznes33
@nunyabiznes33 2 жыл бұрын
In some areas in the Philippines they turn these into baskets. But yes, invasive species can be horrible.
@kingstone5498
@kingstone5498 2 жыл бұрын
Cambodia
@geepeemixvlog1847
@geepeemixvlog1847 2 жыл бұрын
In Taguig City, the city mayor introduce to the residents because of the proximity of Laguna Lake where water hyacinths are abundant
@mbogucki1
@mbogucki1 2 жыл бұрын
@@falsch4761 For humans that may work. For native species that were around for millions of years these invasive species can wipe out entire ecosystems in decades. Cats, for example, are among the worst invasive species on the planet and kill millions of native birds, rodents and reptails each year in any given country.
@packohub1145
@packohub1145 2 жыл бұрын
@@kingstone5498 u should Learn English 😂
@markarca6360
@markarca6360 2 жыл бұрын
@@geepeemixvlog1847 Also in Las Piñas City, as a livelihood initiative of the Villars.
@pookie7194
@pookie7194 2 жыл бұрын
turning waste into something useful while providing opportunities for the needy. simply amazing!
@lilabrat
@lilabrat 2 жыл бұрын
They need to sell these online, I would absolutely LOVE one of these bags!!!!
@fidelcatsro6948
@fidelcatsro6948 2 жыл бұрын
yessss
@kookie_2178
@kookie_2178 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I would love to buy these🥰
@kinoko6096
@kinoko6096 2 жыл бұрын
They do, the website is linked in the video description!
@bvdf230
@bvdf230 2 жыл бұрын
In Sri Lanka water hyacinth is called Japan Jabara which means Japanese (in) trouble because they were grown in rivers and lakes to trick Japanese planes into landing thinking that it's open grassland during world war 2 and then the planes would sink
@thiruvetti
@thiruvetti 2 жыл бұрын
wow, nice trivia
@anni5385
@anni5385 Жыл бұрын
did it work?
@Switch620
@Switch620 2 жыл бұрын
Props to this lady for inspiring independence and employment to younger generations
@jagoldenpyrenees491
@jagoldenpyrenees491 2 жыл бұрын
"If we create an industry using this species, then we're going to create a demand for this species." Someone explain to me how that's a problem when you're fighting a losing battle to get rid of the stuff because it keeps freaking growing back....
@SuWoopSparrow
@SuWoopSparrow 2 жыл бұрын
Its a problem because at the end of the day its still an invasive species. If you create a demand for the species, your "solution" creates a situation where you are not looking to solve to root cause of the problem, but rather control it, so you will never reach a point where you are not dealing with the problem. This is what is called a "bandaid" solution and its a very common pitfall all around the world when dealing with problems.
@jagoldenpyrenees491
@jagoldenpyrenees491 2 жыл бұрын
@@SuWoopSparrow Thing people find tasty or useful have a tendency to go extinct. Too bad they're not edible.
@starcherry6814
@starcherry6814 2 жыл бұрын
I think the ultimate goal is to stop the invasive species at its' source
@lilblkrose
@lilblkrose 2 жыл бұрын
They'll let them keep growing more or purposely let them remain to populate to keep up with demands...?
@animehuntress9018
@animehuntress9018 2 жыл бұрын
I really don't think it is an issue. She's seeing it from a scientists viewpoint, and while she's not wrong, it doesn't take into account what generally happens when you have a recourse like this. This is one of those things where you have to figure out how to live with it and minimize its damage because its not going anywhere. If she gets a big enough workforce that she starts to encroach on the plant enough, then they can dedicate where they take the plant from to help their community. Essentially creating clear areas and keeping them clear while still collecting from the bigger stuff that isn't as much of a nuisance. I doubt she'd get to a point where the demand would require her to "farm" it which is the concern I think the Scientist is looking at. I think using it as a farming platform would also benefit her community as well.
@RoseKindred
@RoseKindred Жыл бұрын
I love how they talked about how making an industry out of these plants would do harm. Yes, the bags, rugs, and compost piles, are used and help the local people but if they rely on this invasive plant then it will never be removed. Making them into biofuel is a great idea as well as farming/animal use as long as they are not the only source to use.
@anni5385
@anni5385 Жыл бұрын
This plant is so invasive and so widespread it will likely never be fully removed from any area it's been introduced. The biogas & fertilizer are good ideas. I really liked the idea of the floating farming mats made from them. Since they are good fertilizer and having gardening water means more people will be out there tending to and weeding the water maybe. I'm wondering if they could be used to make fire briquettes or could be twisted into dense logs for fire use. Reading the comments I see ppl from allover world have so many different ways of using this plant, hopefully more of them can be utilized.
@backyard.craftsman
@backyard.craftsman 2 жыл бұрын
The flowers from this invasive plants are also popular veggies for the local esp. for eating with Tikkroeung. Some also use the young smaller stems to make sour soup.
@unassumingulmaridae4652
@unassumingulmaridae4652 2 жыл бұрын
Yesss
@wynettaceasarani
@wynettaceasarani 2 жыл бұрын
300$ per product which three people have to handmake? Plus all the labor work. This is art. I see things in exhibitions with less less effort and sells for a ridiculously high price.
@Unknown1880
@Unknown1880 2 жыл бұрын
USA and Europa grow corn for biogas which cost valuable land. This invasive plant can be the perfect for big biogas. Mayby even fuel like algae
@MoPoppins
@MoPoppins 2 жыл бұрын
True…plentiful as it is, w/ rapid growth rates, it could become part of a big solution as we shift towards non-fossil fuels, or a combo of multiple sources of energy.
@slewone4905
@slewone4905 2 жыл бұрын
problem is that the plant is light. That means a cubic feet of the stuff has less carbon than corn.
@MaxisGameplays
@MaxisGameplays 2 жыл бұрын
@@slewone4905 But with proper machines you could gather it fast and press it.
@danielstapler4315
@danielstapler4315 2 жыл бұрын
@@slewone4905 Also people can eat corn and with the grain problems coming from Ukraine and also Russia the world is likely to be short of grain
@danielstapler4315
@danielstapler4315 2 жыл бұрын
The problem is someone needs to do it and my guess is that's not going to happen.
@kingofstage6273
@kingofstage6273 2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes my mother would cook these plant...the stem is quite good from the way that we ate it...my mother would simmer it until it looks withered and then put into the plate and then eat it with anchovy fish essence...quite good for me
@k-osmonaut8807
@k-osmonaut8807 2 жыл бұрын
interesting, didn't know they were edible actually
@koyajoon7037
@koyajoon7037 2 жыл бұрын
We make hot sour soup out of the long white stem growing from the bottom of the plants with fish and eat the purple flower dipped into homemade paste made from fish sauce, baked fish, chilies, garlic and lime. Delicious!!! 🤤
@aisadal2521
@aisadal2521 2 жыл бұрын
Now that's great sustainability right there! I only hope all the women are being treated right and paid good wages 🙏
@visoldanh5455
@visoldanh5455 2 жыл бұрын
I'm Cambodia n highly doubt it!
@LuminousSpace
@LuminousSpace 2 жыл бұрын
my mom from cambodia ( now staying in somewhere else) highly doubt it
@seanarmstrong7767
@seanarmstrong7767 2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha Keep wearing your Nikes bro!
@tsu177
@tsu177 2 жыл бұрын
They probably aren't lets be honest
@dmarl1042
@dmarl1042 2 жыл бұрын
The pay is stated in the video.
@sherirae
@sherirae 2 жыл бұрын
The ladies work is fabulous! well done for finding a way to help reduce this invasive plant.
@clbiju
@clbiju 2 жыл бұрын
These plants are excellent producers of methane gas and can be used in portable bio gas plants which can be used in generating electricity and for cooking.
@iBangAPES
@iBangAPES 2 жыл бұрын
i remember watching one of the latest "The Grand Tour" episodes where these floating plants were a damn hassle for both our lovely presenters, James, May and Richard, and also the locals
@kylenetherwood8734
@kylenetherwood8734 2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking of Seamen too
@sunworksco
@sunworksco 2 жыл бұрын
Coincidentally, water hyacinth makes an excellent supplement to chicken and duck feed. It's also been tested on cattle, geese, and swine. Various studies from the Ministry of Ag.
@dragoon260
@dragoon260 2 жыл бұрын
Wow that's amazing I hope this is true
@leahcimwerdna5209
@leahcimwerdna5209 2 жыл бұрын
If you have livestock it's free food full of b vitamins. It's a huge problem out here. Excellent mulch also. From CA USA.
@ytyt2245
@ytyt2245 2 жыл бұрын
Well some animals are picky when it comes to stuff like that or they don't have large enough areas on land to farm live stock like cows, or pigs. Also, it depends on the culture as some areas do not eat pork or cow, and I don't think chickens would be too interested in eating it, also it might not be safe for animals to eat.
@taotzu1339
@taotzu1339 2 жыл бұрын
@@ytyt2245 These are safe for animals to eat. In the wild, hippos and manatees will eat them exclusively. Certain water fowls will feed on the younger plants. Water buffaloes and goats love this stuff. So it can be a source of free or very cheap life-stock feed if you live near the places were they are growing.
@ytyt2245
@ytyt2245 2 жыл бұрын
@@taotzu1339 these are not ingenious to the regions in which hippos occur, so idk if they would eat it
@slewone4905
@slewone4905 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, but the weather here, keeps it in check. My water Hyacinth dies back in the winter. There are years that I have to buy more to fill my pond.
@winstonsgmx
@winstonsgmx 2 жыл бұрын
@@taotzu1339 These are safe for livestocks to eat, even for human. I used to chop them up and mix with powder and cooks for chickens, ducks, pigs all the time when i was in the countryside in Vietnam, we grow up with these plants even thinking them was native for centuries lol, it even integrated into songs, poems.
@techtalk7018
@techtalk7018 2 жыл бұрын
My dad thought one was pretty in Mississippi and brought one to Louisiana for our pond it killed everything only poison and cold weather got ride of it. Awesome job girls!
@ToysToolsandTales
@ToysToolsandTales Жыл бұрын
@PRETTY GIRL from the looks of things it's just as uneducated as it sounds. Nothing about this makes since. I guess white ppl are spreading pretty flowers on swamp land so you have to buy from fish farms, I'm assuming. Not sure what else they be growing. Sugar cane been in the same spots for about 500 years. The world would of honestly be better if you never though! Opinions are like a**holes, almost everyone is one these days, or it went something like that. thanks for your opinion,
@rogersim40
@rogersim40 2 жыл бұрын
Never thought I'd see organic rugs made in my lifetime. People get more creative everyday.
@powershaktimaan
@powershaktimaan 2 жыл бұрын
Lol all third world countries have them, we have been using them since childhood
@vandykebeard2216
@vandykebeard2216 2 жыл бұрын
And they are cheap. We use them when we pray (it's a rug made from grass used specially in prayers and offerings). You can buy them even from Thailand/S.E. Asian countries too. I think Thailand is now selling a lot of these rugs, bags, carpets made from grasses.
@brucedownunda7054
@brucedownunda7054 2 жыл бұрын
"The problem is the solution " - Bill Mollison
@erlanggahadinata5543
@erlanggahadinata5543 2 жыл бұрын
"Problem is opportunity"
@cleucifernandes9198
@cleucifernandes9198 2 жыл бұрын
Maravilhosos trabalhos. Eu não sabia que com aguapés dava pra fazer tantas coisas lindas😍😍😍 Parabéns
@FabioMarcineli
@FabioMarcineli 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like the perfect plastic substitute we need so much
@slewone4905
@slewone4905 2 жыл бұрын
packaging material. It' takes up a lot of room, but have very little mass.
@Call-me-Al
@Call-me-Al 2 жыл бұрын
Plastic is humidity proof, this is very much not and will mold. It's a useful cardboard packing fillers alternative for sure, but it's going to rot the same way cardboard does (likely more so) so it isn't a plastic alternative.
@stapitgetsamhelp7248
@stapitgetsamhelp7248 2 жыл бұрын
These Hyacinths were also weave by the locals of Pasig in the Philippines as one of the many livelihood programs of the city government.
@bluebird2472
@bluebird2472 2 жыл бұрын
What a great idea. I love the products they are making. It's great they can use these invasive Plants like this.
@Anmolnegi-yw7hg
@Anmolnegi-yw7hg 2 жыл бұрын
We study about dangers and evasive nature of water hyacinth in school as it is also considered a huge problem in india ,though I have never actually seen one in my life till now as they g don't grow
@natashaorr1596
@natashaorr1596 2 жыл бұрын
We have some in austin Texas! Although they don’t tend to over grow, maybe because of cattle not really sure.
@dv9239
@dv9239 2 жыл бұрын
I live in Hyderabad they are present in every single lake here
@--Paws--
@--Paws-- 2 жыл бұрын
All these solutions are so smart; the floating mats turned into farms is my favorite.
@davidyasss3484
@davidyasss3484 2 жыл бұрын
It took me months to get duckweed out of my aquarium, since I have other floating plants. Can't imagine what's it's like to eliminate this species.
@slewone4905
@slewone4905 2 жыл бұрын
I can't keep duckweed alive in mine. You must have a lot of light on yours.
@davidyasss3484
@davidyasss3484 2 жыл бұрын
@@slewone4905 I do actually. White and blue LEDs, on for 12 hours a day. The duckweed was a pain to get rid of!
@istoppedlaughing5225
@istoppedlaughing5225 2 жыл бұрын
Duckweeds can be use as fish food,it contains good amounts of protein.
@h.s.6269
@h.s.6269 2 жыл бұрын
That reminded me of pond snails that snuck into my aquarium as eggs on plants I didn't wash well enough. I fought that invasion for nearly 2 years before accepting defeat and tearing it down and throwing away all the decor and plants. The fish loved eating the smushed snails but wouldn't go for them while they were alive. It was such a nonstop hassle and always messed with the water perimeters...
@johnjdumas
@johnjdumas 2 жыл бұрын
I use it for mulch on my potted plants. Win-Win. I use 1/2 every two weeks. then it grows back.
@sasachiminesh1204
@sasachiminesh1204 Жыл бұрын
Have to say this series is the most relevant stuff on KZbin, both justice-forming and economically solid, a real model for our future. So many entrenched issues are being addressed on this channel in workable plans.
@henrygrey346
@henrygrey346 2 жыл бұрын
We had this problem with Hyacinths in Fiji. It was brought under control with the introduction of a certain "grass carp."
@CSWRB
@CSWRB 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I had water hyacinths in my pond and I really loved them. People kept telling me to put grass carp in the pond so the hyacinths didn’t take over, so I did and they ate every single hyacinth, all my water lilies and all my other pond plants. I’ve tried killing the carp, but they keep breeding. The carp were supposed to be sterile, but obviously they weren’t. I wish so much I had the water littles back and could get rid of the carp.
@S85B50Engine
@S85B50Engine 2 жыл бұрын
Those plants are a PITA here in South America. They come all the way from Brazil through the Parana river into the Rio de La Plata and they get everywhere.
@MONIENGLISHBD
@MONIENGLISHBD 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for revealing my country. 🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩
@fidelcatsro6948
@fidelcatsro6948 2 жыл бұрын
where to buy hyacinth products?
@karlad4082
@karlad4082 Жыл бұрын
Those bags/rugs are so gorgeous! What a creative and intelligent way to make lemonade out of the lemons life has given you 😊 What an amazing work these women are doing 👌🏼
@maxmays3412
@maxmays3412 2 жыл бұрын
Fascinating story. And, great editing and production on this video!
@amysanchez3699
@amysanchez3699 2 жыл бұрын
Like so many of these videos, the innovators need way more support. The woven purses and rugs are amazing! She needs a bigger place and better equipment so the hyacinths don't grow faster than she can use them.
@randomq7419
@randomq7419 2 жыл бұрын
Wow those products are so aesthetically eye pleasing
@bmanpura
@bmanpura 2 жыл бұрын
3:37 something is wrong with the captioned subtitle at KZbin, it's showing {"capPropFontEdit:false ...}" and other codes. Might be a problem in the subtitle file. As it's softsubbed, repair and replace is probably a viable option. Thanks for the very interesting video btw - it's a problem in my nation as well. Glad to know there are solutions to this.
@oldmanfromscenetwentyfour8164
@oldmanfromscenetwentyfour8164 2 жыл бұрын
Great idea, very imaginative! I'd buy a few of those rugs and baskets. They're beautiful.
@heathergustafson4237
@heathergustafson4237 2 жыл бұрын
Super good ideas on the recycling of this weed
@axem.8338
@axem.8338 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing woman who is actually doing something to empower other women.
@asoncalledvoonch2210
@asoncalledvoonch2210 2 жыл бұрын
Like we've never seen.or heard that shit a million times OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN.... Bunch of 🦜 repeating ANYTHING that sounds good. It's old.
@TheFrogInYourClosetWatchingYou
@TheFrogInYourClosetWatchingYou 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a scam... How are the women getting $300 a product???
@arifulhasan210
@arifulhasan210 2 жыл бұрын
Really wonderful! An idea can change everything, when we try for a positive outcome.
@migmagingenieria
@migmagingenieria 2 жыл бұрын
What a beauty!!! Great job!!!! Congratulations and thanks a lot for sharing!!!!!!
@michaelfoort2592
@michaelfoort2592 2 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see an extended list of useful products made from water Hyacinth. Composting seems obvious.
@ziaarastu7519
@ziaarastu7519 Жыл бұрын
These plants can also be used to make organic fertilizer.
@nicky9589
@nicky9589 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic idea, well done. VERY happy to see such resourcefulness.
@Shahrezad1
@Shahrezad1 2 жыл бұрын
This is just brilliant. That's what went through my head through this whole video.
@carlagarrett8584
@carlagarrett8584 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like there are lots of great reasons for this plant, we should be looking into that biofuel possibility.
@ForestFire369
@ForestFire369 2 жыл бұрын
I wondered about these plants, they're even invasive in the 25sqft pond in my yard. 😓
@---iv5gj
@---iv5gj 2 жыл бұрын
as other commentors hv said, feed them to cattle!
@fidelcatsro6948
@fidelcatsro6948 2 жыл бұрын
Glyphosate perhaps😜
@Call-me-Al
@Call-me-Al 2 жыл бұрын
Another commenter said they introduced grass carp into their pond and they completely eliminated the water hyacinth (but was not able to eliminate the grass carp afterwards) so that's a potential solution if you've either got a way to get rid of grass carp or you want to keep grass carp.
@thomassaunders7963
@thomassaunders7963 2 жыл бұрын
I love Insider channels, I can watch it sober drunk or high and it’s amazing all the time, imma get me some rugs
@woocheongan1437
@woocheongan1437 Жыл бұрын
Species invasion is really a headache, but through the video, I am amazed at their creativity, the technology of weaving plants into objects is really amazing, and the exquisiteness that can be sold is shocking.
@idaida1002
@idaida1002 2 жыл бұрын
Hope the world see this and start selling it all around the world 🔥
@mariaofarrell7tsavororite12-7
@mariaofarrell7tsavororite12-7 2 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful plant ! It can be used to make useful things ! Can also be used to naturally filter and clean toxic water esp. water high arsenic. Can be used to improve sewer water and can also be used as food and fertilizer ! 👍
@Call-me-Al
@Call-me-Al 2 жыл бұрын
So it sucks up arsenic well, yet you still recommend it for food?
@wikiwoof9590
@wikiwoof9590 Жыл бұрын
I’m seriously impressed with these women making a company and these others making these businesses to try and cull the plants
@denvernonis4127
@denvernonis4127 2 жыл бұрын
beautiful , innovative thinking . hope all 50 countries around the world could follow your footsteps . Certainly this waste management initiative is remarkable , bring families an extra income . many look at this plant as a pest/waste . Its good to see you putting them in to good use . all the best
@shane49520
@shane49520 2 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't that be awesome if a large fashion company were to help expand this business and help grow the economy for these Women.
@jimboswe
@jimboswe 2 жыл бұрын
IKEA sells some products made from woven water hyacinth and there are probably other big companies as well that does the same. From what I've read, these finished products are not suitable in the environment they grow due to the high humidity. But they are perfect for export to other markets. So it's nice big companies can help them sell these products made from an invasive plant.
@PACMANnot
@PACMANnot 2 жыл бұрын
Not saying that small businesses don't exploit their workers, but large mega corps and mainstream designers would 100% exploit them. Sure they could make a bigger impact on the spread, but at what cost to the people?
@articmars1
@articmars1 2 жыл бұрын
Large fashion companies would turn them into slaves and the quality wouldn't be the same. Let them earn a decent living by keeping the greedy bastards out of the pic.
@Urza.
@Urza. 2 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking they would need to keep growing it for stock making the situation worse or the same
@christypham3386
@christypham3386 2 жыл бұрын
These water hyacinths grow all over river in Vietnam as well. We don’t farm them. It grows like weed. The villagers in our country use them to weave baskets, hand fans, sleeping mats, bags, etc. The stalks can be used to make soup as well. I agree with one of the lady, if we make use for it, we are creating a demand. In the future who knows what happen. Just like how it came to our country and now the weed is taking over.
@Tangerinetaco
@Tangerinetaco 2 жыл бұрын
Those bags and mats are gorgeous! 💚
@foliagecove355
@foliagecove355 2 жыл бұрын
This is actually so amazing 👏 👏👏
@crazykeejan6981
@crazykeejan6981 2 жыл бұрын
In India the leaves ,and stems are eaten. Nowdays many people are also manufacturing sanitary pads , and toilet paper to help India's sanitation crisis. Water hyacinath in tribal areas is also being made into clothing and is used as a alternative to jute fiber. Hyacinath is also now being used to feed buffalo and cattle when fooder is not available , and of course they are made into baskets. This plant is very useful but it is unused even though there is so much available.
@fidelcatsro6948
@fidelcatsro6948 2 жыл бұрын
🐱👍🏿
@Gomnia
@Gomnia 2 жыл бұрын
Where can i buy her products to help them ?
@CJ_222
@CJ_222 2 жыл бұрын
unfortunately being in that location I don't think they have access to internet nor convenient shipping methods so therefore I don't think it would be order-able.
@teamzoey3923
@teamzoey3923 2 жыл бұрын
@@CJ_222 am from der n we have internet, iono if dey have online order but we so have access 2 it
@shahanasharmin5011
@shahanasharmin5011 2 жыл бұрын
this seems like an amazing way to deal with it!! bravo!
@kittothekat427
@kittothekat427 2 жыл бұрын
Very smart idea! I hope this takes off
@jkn8705
@jkn8705 2 жыл бұрын
I would love to purchase one of those rugs! Is there a website or link where we can support the cause? I think this is wonderful! The definition of "making lemonade out of lemons." 😍
@TiaMoshii
@TiaMoshii 2 жыл бұрын
There is a link in the description.
@jeanbarden7509
@jeanbarden7509 2 жыл бұрын
Rok-hak women’s handicraft
@tommyphamtran
@tommyphamtran 2 жыл бұрын
I used to have a large fish pond in my yard, we grew the hyacinths on the water and it was always so beautiful when it bloomed.
@thespacetime
@thespacetime 2 жыл бұрын
The expert looks like shes really good with herbs and plants and weeds.
@jasondomican1991
@jasondomican1991 2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely adore the flexibility of humans! We are so creative! ❤️
@turcenoarthurjamil4364
@turcenoarthurjamil4364 2 жыл бұрын
it just amazes me how us Humans can make use of something we thought useless, human mind is just amazing.
@drpk6514
@drpk6514 2 жыл бұрын
Develop a harvesting boat and use them as fodder. Also, it makes great material for making fertiliser. One of the easiest ways to control it is by using triploid Grass Carp. They eat them away.
@starcrib
@starcrib Жыл бұрын
Excellent Commentary and Video Production 👏🏻 🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿
@jim1550
@jim1550 2 жыл бұрын
Great video B.I. THIS is why I subbed!
@Blake22022
@Blake22022 2 жыл бұрын
It's like it grows a saltwater variety and soaks up our entire ocean
@rainmind
@rainmind 2 жыл бұрын
If it grows exponentially, turn it into food or fuel. There's ever enough of those two.
@nathanielscreativecollecti6392
@nathanielscreativecollecti6392 2 жыл бұрын
I love seeing people develop creative productive solutions hard life problems.
@MasLegimin
@MasLegimin 2 жыл бұрын
That is art.. beautiful work
@andreafumagalli4217
@andreafumagalli4217 2 жыл бұрын
The grand tour vibes ❤️
@sombitmukhuti2660
@sombitmukhuti2660 2 жыл бұрын
What ?
@seabear3072
@seabear3072 2 жыл бұрын
Was looking for this comment 👍
@andreafumagalli4217
@andreafumagalli4217 2 жыл бұрын
@@sombitmukhuti2660 search on Amazon prime video
@Ruan_Wanvi
@Ruan_Wanvi 2 жыл бұрын
These goods made from the plant are exported to Japan, where I live, and are quite pricey. And they should be considering the effort these ladies put into turning something unwanted into beautiful crafts.
@maddie9185
@maddie9185 2 жыл бұрын
I am glad that they are finding creative ways to work with the problem and still find ways to benefit from it.
@thekhuonhonofficial
@thekhuonhonofficial 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Cambodia, there are amazing methods hand made tools in our society,,,
@redbarchetta8782
@redbarchetta8782 2 жыл бұрын
Well done ladies. Let's hope it makes a difference.
@naly202
@naly202 2 жыл бұрын
If the 4 women took home the rug they're working on, they could teach their kids and could finish the rug much faster. Kids love doing handicraft.
@debriley4918
@debriley4918 Жыл бұрын
So very awesome ! Thanks for sharing!! Classic adaptation of the human spirit 🥰
@NGOUNKOSA
@NGOUNKOSA 2 жыл бұрын
This products can keep over 10 years and still beautiful 😍❤️
@samanthamatuszak1201
@samanthamatuszak1201 2 жыл бұрын
It's hard to watch this, and not be able to do anything. I'd honestly love to travel there and help work with these amazing women.
@curtiskelly1242
@curtiskelly1242 2 жыл бұрын
Why not have paper making companies come in and take it all. It stops them from logging for a while and would make a positive difference.
@debracov4484
@debracov4484 2 жыл бұрын
Talents are awesome❤great job ladies.👍
@farmchannel1231
@farmchannel1231 2 жыл бұрын
Thank for promote Cambodia.
@blacklightredlight2945
@blacklightredlight2945 2 жыл бұрын
I wonder why they don't use big nets with hooks to drag them out of the local water.
@FelisTerras
@FelisTerras 2 жыл бұрын
Because these plants have roots; not just leaves and stems. And inbetween these roots there is other wildlife, such as native plants and fishes, which would then be uprooted and removed as well.
@wallacesouza2678
@wallacesouza2678 2 жыл бұрын
I'VE BEEN SEEING POST EVERYWHERE ABOUT FOREX TRADING AND CRYPTO CURRENCY, A LOT OF PEOPLE KEEP SAYING THINGS ABOUT THIS TRADING PLATFORMS PLEASE CAN SOMEONE LINK ME TO SOMEBODY WHO CAN PUT ME THROUGH..?
@montserratherrero782
@montserratherrero782 2 жыл бұрын
Trading with her is %100, she is legit and sure in trading unlike others.
@Simeonsaater
@Simeonsaater 2 жыл бұрын
Wow l'm just shock someone mentioned expert Mrs Olivera Jane okhumalo, I thought I'm the only one trading with her, She helped me recover what i lost trying to trade my self.
@marinefernandez3166
@marinefernandez3166 2 жыл бұрын
God bless the day i came across your number on KZbin. You are God sent ma'am always remain thankful to you.
@carolineknudsen5306
@carolineknudsen5306 2 жыл бұрын
@Anna Jensen Ohhh yeah I have her contact I have been trading with her also
@carolineknudsen5306
@carolineknudsen5306 2 жыл бұрын
@Anna Jensen Give her a call, or sms direct
@pwsunglass
@pwsunglass 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations. She is an inspiration
@philoctetes_wordsworth
@philoctetes_wordsworth 2 жыл бұрын
Great story. Thanks for this.🤗
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