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Saturday, June 26, 2010

How to Build Cheap Greenhouses

A greenhouse is a structure with a glass or plastic roof and frequently glass or plastic walls; it heats up because incoming visible solar radiation from the sun is absorbed by plants, soil, and other things inside the building. Glass is transparent to this radiation. The warmed structures and plants inside the greenhouse re-radiate this energy in the infra-red, to which glass is opaque, and that energy is trapped inside the glasshouse.

Here's a quick video on how to build a greenhouse, low cost and under budget by http://www.cheapgreenhouses.net

Friday, June 25, 2010

DIY Vertical-axis wind turbine



Vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWT) are a type of wind turbine where the main rotor shaft runs vertically. The advantages of this arrangement are that generators and gearboxes can be placed close to the ground, and that VAWT do not need to be pointed into the wind.

In the videos GREENPOWERSCIENCE demonstrates detailed steps of creating a DIY Vertical Axis Wind Turbine.

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Part 3.



Video credits: GREENPOWERSCIENCE

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

DIY EcoBirdfeeder

As an architect, Michelle's mission has always been to make thoughtful, sustainable design accessible to all. That's why, in 2002, she founded Michelle Kaufmann Designs, an award winning full service architectural design firm that specializes in eco-friendly, innovative, high quality design. Michelle's work now extends beyond her architecture and includes the world of everyday green living.

Michelle shows us how to creatively reuse disposable chopsticks to make a unique and lovely EcoBirdfeeder.

courtesy@ Michelle Kaufmann
DIY – Make A Bird Feeder Under 10 Minutes

Saturday, June 19, 2010

DIY-Plant a Potted Herb Garden

Tips on How to Plant a Potted Herb Garden.
It's container herb garden made easy this week on Six Minute Style.


Video Courtesy: Six Minute Style, Susan Doherty

Friday, June 18, 2010

How To Identify Eco-Friendly Products


Demonstration of "How To Identify Eco-Friendly Products".


Get started with the first step: Look for products with the least amount of packaging, and try to buy ones that indicate that they are packaged with biodegradable or recycled material.



For the complete guide, go to http://www.howcast.com/videos/217170-How-To-Identify-EcoFriendly-Products

DIY-Eco-Friendly Father's Day Photo Gift Box

How to make a creative father's day gift box using everyday household items and recyclable materials. The box itself can be reused as a container. Here's what you'll need to get started: a cylindrical can (mixed nuts, potato chips, etc), a photo, some cork sheet, and a piece of ribbon.



Credits @ http://www.shihomasuda.com/

Worlds Greatest Dad Coffee Mug Superman Father Day Gift

eco friendly and cool shopping bags

A look at the problems caused by plastic shopping bags. Features the reusable and designer bags that will replace plastic.

Credits: http://www.alternativeconsumer.com