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The Wikipedia article on [[Alternative Technology]] defines it as follows:

:Alternative technology is a term used by environmental advocates to refer to technologies which are more environmentally friendly than the functionally equivalent technologies dominant in current practice.

The Wikipedia article also notes that the major difference is that [[Appropriate Technology]] emphasises the importance of low cost and ease of maintenance for developing country applications, whereas Alternative Technology emphasises the environmental aspects, with less concern for cost and ease of use.

The term Alternative Technology was reportedly coined by Peter Harper, one of the founders of the Centre for Alternative Technology in North Wales in the 1970's. Harper also used the term Radical Technology. However, as noted in the Wikipedia article, when Alternative Technologies become widely adopted they may no longer be considered "alternative". An example is the widespread acceptance of the use of wind turbines to produce electricity.

==See also==
*[[Appropriate Technology]]
*[[Environmental Technology]]

==Links==
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternative_technology

[[Category:Appropriate Technology]]